ARUBA ION 1960 48G 2XT 2XF BDL BDL 2X ARUBA ION 1960 48G 2XT 2X (74096769)

With a 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate, this bundle delivers two HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 switches, each equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 10GBase-T uplinks, and 2 10GbE SFP+ uplinks—ideal for high-density small business networks.

Overview

The HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 48G 2XT 2XF is a smart managed Layer 2+ switch designed for growing businesses that need reliable, high-performance connectivity. This bundle includes two identical switches, providing a total of 96 Gigabit ports and 8 10G uplinks, perfect for redundant core deployments or expanding network capacity. The switch supports static Layer 3 routing, up to 256 VLANs, and a 16,000-entry MAC address table, ensuring efficient traffic segmentation and forwarding.

What stands out

• 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 ports per switch for dense device connectivity.
• Dual 10G uplink options: 2 x 10GBase-T (RJ45) and 2 x 10GbE SFP+ for flexible high-speed backbone links.
• 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate for non-blocking performance.
• Cloud-managed via Aruba Instant On portal, plus local web UI and SNMP for flexible administration.
• Robust security with 802.1X, ACLs, and DoS protection; jumbo frame support up to 9KB.
• Rack-mountable 1U design with variable-speed fans and low 48.5 W max power consumption.

Technical details

• Switch type: Smart Managed Layer 2+
• Primary ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• Uplink ports: 2 x 10GBase-T (RJ45), 2 x 10GbE SFP+
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 130.95 Mpps
• PoE support: No
• Management: Aruba Instant On Cloud, Web UI, SNMP
• Layer support: Layer 2, Static Layer 3 Routing
• VLAN support: Up to 256 VLANs
• MAC address table size: 16,000 entries
• Jumbo frame support: Up to 9KB
• Rack mountable: Yes (1U)
• Power supply: Internal AC
• Input voltage: 100-240 VAC
• Max power consumption: 48.5 W
• Fans: Yes (Variable Speed)
• Security features: 802.1X, ACLs, DoS Protection
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Our verdict

For businesses needing scalable, high-throughput switching with 10G uplinks and intuitive cloud management, the Aruba Instant On 1960 bundle offers exceptional value and performance in a compact 1U form factor.