Managed Switch Aruba Instant On 1960 24G 2XGT 2SFP+

Aruba Instant On 1960 managed switches are fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit switches designed for small and growing businesses. The JL806A#ABB model provides 24 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports, two 10GBASE‑T (2xGT) and two SFP+ uplinks, a 1U rack‑mountable chassis and a switching capacity of 128 Gbit/s. The switch supports L2+ features, common Ethernet standards and a MAC address table sized for expanding networks, making it suitable for voice, video and other bandwidth‑heavy applications while allowing local or cloud-based management.

Advantages

The Aruba Instant On 1960 24G 2XGT 2SFP+ delivers high‑speed connectivity with four 10GbE uplink ports for aggregation to servers or other switches and dual 10GBASE‑T ports for 10GbE over Cat6a cabling up to 100 m. As a managed L2+ switch it supports VLANs, 802.1X authentication, access control lists and DOS protection to segment and secure traffic. Stackable cloud-managed operation via the Instant On mobile app or web portal enables unified management of up to four switches while automated discovery and configuration simplify deployment.

Suitable for

• Small and growing office networks requiring 24 Gigabit access ports
• Environments needing 10GbE uplinks for servers, storage or other switches
• Voice and video conferencing deployments
• Rack‑mounted wiring closets and compact server rooms

Key specifications

• Model: Aruba Instant On 1960 24G 2XGT 2SFP+ (JL806A#ABB)
• Switch type: Managed L2+
• Ports: 24 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ‑45
• Uplinks: 2 x 10GBASE‑T (10GbE over Cat6a), 2 x SFP+
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3az, 802.1p, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.1D, 802.1AX, 802.3z
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Color: White

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19" rack using the included mounting kit or place it on a flat surface. Connect access devices to the 24 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports and use the 10GBASE‑T or SFP+ uplinks to aggregate to servers, storage or other switches. Access management locally through the web GUI or remotely with the Aruba Instant On mobile app and cloud web portal. Use VLANs, ACLs and 802.1X to define network segmentation and authentication policies, and configure stacking in the cloud portal to manage up to four Instant On 1960 switches as a single unit.

Recommendations

For optimal 10GbE performance use Cat6a cabling for 10GBASE‑T links and ensure proper airflow in the rack. When deploying in environments with IP phones or cameras, plan PoE budget accordingly (select PoE-capable 1960 models if needed). Regularly back up configurations via the cloud portal or local export and keep firmware updated to maintain security and stability.