Aruba Instant On 1920S 28-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch (JL815A)

The Aruba Instant On 1920S JL815A is a 28-port Gigabit Ethernet smart managed switch designed for small and medium businesses seeking reliable, high-performance networking. With 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 2 x 10GBase-T RJ45 uplinks, and 2 x 10GBase-X SFP+ slots, this switch delivers robust connectivity and flexibility for growing networks. It supports Layer 2+ and Layer 3 Lite features, including static IP routing, VLANs, and QoS, all manageable via the Aruba Instant On mobile app, cloud portal, or web GUI.

Advantages

This switch offers a cost-effective solution for businesses requiring high-speed uplinks and advanced management without complexity. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for open office environments. The 128 Gbps switching capacity and 95.23 Mpps forwarding rate provide ample performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. With a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, it fits seamlessly into standard server racks.

Suitable for

• Small to medium-sized businesses needing a reliable core or distribution switch
• Office environments requiring silent, fanless operation
• Networks with mixed Gigabit and 10 Gigabit uplink requirements
• Deployments where cloud or app-based management is preferred

Key specifications

• 28 ports: 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45, 2 x 10GBase-T RJ45, 2 x 10GBase-X SFP+
• Switching capacity: 128 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 95.23 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Static IP routing: 32 routes
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9K bytes
• Management: Aruba Instant On mobile app, cloud portal, web GUI
• Power consumption: 29.5 W max
• Heat dissipation: 100.7 BTU/hr
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this switch with Aruba Instant On access points and use the cloud portal for centralized management. Ensure proper ventilation in the rack to maintain operating temperature. The switch supports up to 9K jumbo frames, which can improve throughput for large data transfers.