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Silver metal 1U rackmount switch with 24 RJ45 ports and two SFP slots on the front

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On 1830 24-port Gigabit 2 SFP network switch JL812A#ABA

SKU CH-K2EX-MKY7E MPN JL812A#ABA

Smart-managed Gigabit Layer 2 switch with 24 RJ45 ports and two 1G SFP uplinks, cloud or app managed for small-business networks

  • Management typeSmart
  • Main ports24 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Buffer size1.5 MB
  • Layer support2
  • Temperature rangeOperating temperature 0-40 °C, 0-10,000 ft

Configuration 24 Ports Gigabit 2 x SFP

  • Smart-managed Layer 2 switch simplifies deployment for small businesses
  • 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports plus 2 SFP uplinks eliminate traffic bottlenecks
  • Fan-less design runs silently in acoustically sensitive environments
  • Mobile app and cloud portal enable remote or onsite management
  • Compact 21.59 x 44.30 x 4.39 cm form factor fits tight spaces

Product Purpose

The HPE Instant On 1830 is a smart-managed Layer 2 switch with 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports and two 1G SFP uplinks. It targets small businesses that need an affordable, easy-to-deploy network foundation without Power over Ethernet.

Thermal Noise Power

This 24-port non-PoE model operates without a fan, so it adds no audible noise to acoustically sensitive spaces. The unit draws only the power required for switching, with no PoE budget to satisfy, and runs within a 0-40°C operating temperature range.

Sustained Load Behaviour

A 1.5 MB packet buffer absorbs short traffic bursts across the 24 copper ports and two fiber uplinks. Smart management via the mobile app, cloud portal or local web GUI provides ongoing visibility and control during continuous operation.

How it compares

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Price $167.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE Instant On
Model name1830
Part numberJL812A#ABA
Memory
Buffer size1.5 MB
Connectivity
Management typeSmart
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
SNMP supportYes
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Main ports24 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Size & build
Product dimensions21.59 × 44.3 × 4.39 cm (8.5 in × 17.44 in × 1.73 in)
Product weight2.49 kg (5.5 lb)
Shipping weight1.45 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 127 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature 0-40 °C, 0-10,000 ft

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 1830 switch with its 21.59 x 44.30 x 4.39 cm chassis in a rack?

Mount the supplied brackets to the 2.49 kg unit, slide it into the rack, secure the front screws, then verify the rear brackets are fastened so the switch cannot shift.

What maintenance will the 1.5 MB buffer and fan-less design need over time?

No internal filters or moving parts exist; only occasional dust removal from the vent slots and firmware updates via the Instant On app or cloud portal are required.

Which limit appears first when all 24 RJ45 ports run at 1000Mbps continuously?

The 1.5 MB buffer fills before the 2 x SFP uplinks saturate, so sustained wire-speed traffic on every copper port will queue frames in the buffer first.

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