ARUBA ION 1960 48G 2XT 2XF BDL BDL 2X ARUBA ION 1960 48G 2XT 2X (74096768)

Small to medium businesses needing high-density Gigabit connectivity with 10G uplinks will find the Aruba Ion 1960 48G 2XT 2XF bundle an ideal core or distribution solution. This bundle includes two Aruba Ion 1960 48G switches, each equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two 10GBASE-T ports, and two 10G SFP+ ports, enabling fast and reliable network expansion across multiple wiring closets or floors.

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports per switch
• 2 x 10GBASE-T and 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports per switch
• Smart managed Layer 2+ with static Layer 3 routing
• 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate
• 16,000 MAC address table entries and up to 256 VLANs
• Jumbo frame support up to 9KB
• Internal AC power supply (100-240V)
• 1U rackmount form factor

Why choose it

This bundle provides redundancy and scalability for growing networks. Each switch offers robust security with 802.1X, RADIUS, ACLs, DHCP snooping, and ARP protection, while QoS ensures smooth voice and video traffic. Cloud management via Aruba Instant On or local web GUI simplifies deployment and monitoring.

Ideal use cases

• High-density office workgroups requiring Gigabit to the desktop
• Aggregation layer for connecting access switches over 10G uplinks
• Small campus networks needing reliable core switching
• Businesses expanding to multiple IDFs or remote sites

Good to know

No PoE support—use external power injectors if needed. The bundle includes two identical switches, each with a 1,000,000-hour MTBF. Rack mounting hardware is included; management is via Aruba Instant On cloud or local web GUI.