Overview
The HPE Networking Instant On 1960 40p Gigabit CL4 8p Gigabit CL6 PoE 2p 10GBT 2p SFP+ 600W Switch (JL809A) is a smart-managed, stackable Gigabit access switch combining PoE and dual 10-Gigabit uplinks. With a 600W PoE budget split across Class 4 and Class 6 ports, it can power a large mix of access points, cameras, and video-enabled IP phones across all 48 ports, and belongs to the Instant On 1960 Series for growing businesses.
Key Features
- 48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports: 8 with Class 6 PoE and 40 with Class 4 PoE, plus 2x 10GBASE-T and 2x SFP+ 10GbE uplinks
- 600W total PoE budget (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt) supporting both Class 4 and Class 6 powered devices
- Stacking capability for scalable network growth
- Layer 2+ features and cloud, mobile app, or local web GUI management
- No recurring subscription or licensing fees – included industry-leading limited lifetime warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Networking Instant On Switch 40p Gigabit CL4 8p Gigabit CL6 PoE 2p 10GBT 2p SFP+ 600W 1960 (JL809A) |
| Ports | 48x RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T (8x Class 6 PoE + 40x Class 4 PoE); 2x SFP+ 10GbE; 2x RJ-45 autosensing 100/1000/10GBASE-T |
| PoE | 600W total, 8x Class 6 PoE ports + 40x Class 4 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt) |
| Maximum standalone switching capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Maximum stacking capacity | 80 Gbps |
| Throughput | 131 Mpps |
| Latency | 100 Mb: <4.4 µs; 1000 Mb: <2.2 µs; 10G: <1.1 µs |
| MAC address table | 16,000 entries |
| Processor / memory | Single-core ARMv7 Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz; 1 GB DDR3; 512 MB NAND flash; packet buffer 1.5 MB |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 18.85 x 17.42 x 1.73 in (40.27 x 44.25 x 4.395 cm) |
| Weight | 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 68.0 years |
| Operating environment | 0-40°C, up to 10,000 ft |
| Management | Instant On Cloud; web browser; SNMP manager |
| Warranty | Instant On limited lifetime warranty and support |
Product Details
- Part of the HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1960 – a smart-managed, stackable family comprising 24- and 48-port access switches (with PoE and non-PoE variants), a 12-port multi-gig PoE switch, and a 16-port 10-Gigabit aggregation switch.
- This is a genuine HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 Series switch, independently confirmed against HPE’s official Instant On 1960 Switch Series data sheet (model designation “JL809A” appears explicitly in the manufacturer’s ordering and specification tables).














