We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver rack-mount network switch with twelve RJ-45 ports and four SFP+ slots

HP

HP Aruba Instant On 1960 12XGT 4SFP+ Switch JL805A#ABA

SKU CH-W4QN-GFXTV

12-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch with four SFP+ uplinks and Layer 2 management

  • Type of switchEthernet Switch
  • 12 ten-gigabit RJ-45 ports deliver high-speed wired connections
  • 4 SFP+ uplink slots enable fibre expansion for longer links
  • Layer 2 management with IEEE 802.1 and 802.3 standards supports VLANs and link aggregation
  • Modular design with stack port simplifies scaling across multiple units
  • 80 W power consumption keeps energy costs predictable

12-port 10GbE Switch for Small Business

The Aruba Instant On 1960 provides twelve 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and four SFP+ uplink slots in a Layer 2 managed chassis. It targets small offices and growing teams that need high-speed wired connectivity without a dedicated IT department. The switch supports twisted-pair and optical-fiber media for flexible deployment.

Upgrade from 1GbE Access Switches

Replacing older gigabit access switches removes the 1 Gbps bottleneck on workstation and server links. The jump is worth it when file transfers, backups or video workflows regularly saturate 1GbE ports and the budget allows 10GBase-T cabling. Existing Cat6a or fibre runs can be reused with the SFP+ slots.

Handles 12 Direct 10G Connections

The unit comfortably serves twelve 10GBase-T endpoints plus four 10GBase-X uplinks for aggregation or stacking. Total switching capacity covers line-rate traffic across all ports under typical office loads. It runs out when more than twelve copper 10G devices or more than four fibre uplinks are required simultaneously.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ethernet & PoE Switches, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $977.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAruba
More details
Type of switchEthernet Switch

Questions about this item

What rack space does the 1960 12XGT 4SFP+ Switch need?

The unit fits a standard 19-inch rack and uses one rack unit of height.

What is the common mistake when inserting the four SFP+ transceivers?

Inserting a module upside-down or before the latch clicks can damage the port and leave the link down.

Which component will likely need replacement first in continuous operation?

The single internal power supply draws up to 80 W and is the part most likely to require replacement over the product's lifespan.

More in Ethernet & PoE Switches

Similar items