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Compact white metal box with eight RJ45 ports on the front

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On 1430 8-port Gigabit network switch R8R45A#ABA

SKU CH-KY87-PG3KP MPN R8R45A#ABA

An 8-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with plug-and-play simplicity and silent fan-less operation for small business networks

  • Management typeUnmanaged
  • Main ports8 x RJ45
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Management functionsAffordable, plug-and-play, unmanaged series for small busine
  • Buffer size2 MB
  • Layer support2

Model 8p Gigabit

  • Silent operation with fan-less design for quiet offices
  • Plug-and-play deployment requiring zero configuration or ongoing maintenance
  • Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces idle power to 1.7W
  • Eight Gigabit RJ45 ports at 10/100/1000Mbps for fast wired connectivity
  • Compact 13.8 x 15.7 x 3.7 cm footprint fits tight spaces

Plug-and-play 8-port Gigabit switch

The HPE Instant On 1430 delivers eight RJ45 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps for small businesses and home offices that need instant wired connectivity without configuration. Unmanaged Layer 2 operation means the switch forwards traffic automatically, so printers, access points and workstations come online the moment they are connected.

Fan-less thermals and low power draw

A fan-less chassis keeps the unit completely silent, making it suitable for desk or shelf placement in quiet offices. Maximum consumption reaches 12 W while idle power sits at 1.7 W, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces usage further during low-traffic periods.

Compact metal build with desktop footprint

The enclosure measures 13.8 x 15.7 x 3.7 cm and weighs 0.59 kg, fitting easily on a shelf or wall-mount bracket without blocking adjacent outlets. Eight front-facing RJ45 ports keep cables tidy, and the operating range of 0 °C to 40 °C covers typical indoor environments.

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Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE Instant On
Model name1430
Part numberR8R45A#ABA
Memory
Buffer size2 MB
Connectivity
Management typeUnmanaged
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Main ports8 x RJ45
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Max power drawMaximum: 12 W Idle: 1.7 W
Size & build
Product dimensions13.8 × 15.7 × 3.7 cm (5.43 in × 6.18 in × 1.46 in)
Product weight0.59 kg (1.3 lb)
Shipping weight0.86 kg
Package size267 × 201 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C to 40 °C, 32 °F to 104 °F

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 8-port Instant On 1430 switch and what step is often missed?

Place the switch on a flat surface or mount it with the included brackets, connect the power adapter, then link devices to the eight RJ45 ports; the step often missed is verifying each link LED lights at 1000 Mbps to confirm Gigabit negotiation.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1430 switch need over time?

The fan-less design eliminates moving parts, so no internal cleaning or fan replacement is required; only the external power adapter may need replacing if it fails after extended use.

What limit appears first when the 1430 switch runs under sustained full load?

The 12 W maximum power draw and 2 MB packet buffer are the first constraints; sustained wire-speed traffic on all eight ports can fill the buffer before thermal limits at 40 °C are reached.

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