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Compact white metal network switch with eight RJ45 ports and two SFP slots on the front

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1930 8p Gigabit PoE+ 2p SFP 124W JL681A#ABA

SKU CH-21Z6-0RA3N MPN JL681A#ABA

Smart-managed Gigabit switch with eight PoE+ RJ45 ports, two SFP uplinks and a 124 W power budget for small-business networks

  • Management typeSmart
  • Main ports8 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Buffer size1.5 MB
  • Total PoE power124 W
  • Max power draw150.2 W maximum, 11.7 W idle

Model 8G 2SFP PoE+ 124W

  • Smart-managed Layer 2+ switching simplifies network control
  • 124 W PoE+ budget powers eight devices from one switch
  • Eight Gigabit RJ-45 ports plus two SFP uplinks for flexible connectivity
  • Compact 4.39 cm height fits tight rack or desktop spaces
  • Low 11.7 W idle draw reduces ongoing energy costs

Compact 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch

The HPE Instant On 1930 delivers eight RJ45 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps plus two 1 GbE SFP uplinks in a fanless desktop chassis. A 124 W Class 4 PoE budget powers access points, cameras or phones without separate injectors. Smart-managed features include VLANs, QoS and SNMP for basic network control. Setup and monitoring are handled through the Instant On mobile app, cloud portal or local web GUI.

Suits small offices needing simple PoE

This model fits businesses that want silent, zero-touch deployment for fewer than ten wired devices and a single fibre uplink. It is not for networks that require 10 GbE uplinks, stacking, Layer 3 routing or more than eight powered ports. Buyers needing rack ears, redundant power supplies or CLI-based configuration should look at managed enterprise switches instead.

124 W PoE budget decides port density

The 124 W limit determines how many Class 4 devices can run simultaneously; eight ports drawing 30 W each would exceed the budget. Check each endpoint’s actual draw before committing to a full eight-port PoE load. The 1.5 MB buffer and 150.2 W maximum system draw are fixed by the hardware design.

How it compares

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Price $225.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE Instant On
Model nameSwitch 1930
Part numberJL681A#ABA
Memory
Buffer size1.5 MB
Connectivity
Management typeSmart
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
SNMP supportYes
Ports & slots
Main ports8 x RJ45 + 2 x SFP
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Total PoE power124 W
Max power draw150.2 W maximum, 11.7 W idle
Size & build
Product dimensions4.39 × 25.4 × 25.4 cm (1.73 in × 10 in × 10 in)
Product weight1.16 kg (7.21 lb)
Shipping weight3.46 kg
Package size500 × 368 × 140 mm

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Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect when the switch runs at its 150.2 W maximum power draw all day?

The unit draws 150.2 W at peak and 11.7 W idle; fan speed scales with load, so sustained PoE+ use will increase airflow noise and chassis temperature.

What cabling and SFP modules do I need to have on hand before the 8 RJ45 and 2 SFP ports become usable?

Provide Cat5e or better copper patch cords for the eight 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and compatible 1 GbE SFP transceivers with fibre patch leads for the two SFP uplinks.

Will my existing 10/100 Mbps access points and cameras negotiate correctly with the 1930's 1 GbE RJ45 ports and 124 W PoE+ budget?

Yes, each RJ45 port auto-negotiates down to 10 or 100 Mbps and delivers up to 30 W Class 4 PoE+ per port within the 124 W total budget.

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