Overview
The HPE Networking Instant On 1930 8G 2SFP 124W PoE Switch (JL681A) is a smart-managed, Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet switch with Class 4 PoE across all 8 copper ports, plus 2 dedicated 1G SFP fiber uplinks. It is designed for small and medium businesses that need to power access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras directly from the switch, with management available from the Instant On mobile app, cloud portal, or local web GUI.
Key Features
- 8 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Class 4 PoE ports plus 2 dedicated 1G SFP fiber uplink ports
- 124W Class 4 PoE power budget (IEEE 802.3at) for APs, IP phones, and cameras
- Auto-PoE power configuration via LLDP and PoE scheduling by day/time
- Layer 2+ features: VLANs, link aggregation (up to 4 trunks), IPv4 static routing, Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP)
- Security: Access Control Lists, IEEE 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP attack prevention
- Cloud-based, mobile app, or local web GUI management with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- No recurring subscription or licensing fees – included industry-leading limited lifetime warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Networking Instant On Switch 8p Gigabit CL4 PoE 2p SFP 124W 1930 (JL681A) |
| Ports | 8x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 Class 4 PoE ports; 2x SFP 1GbE ports |
| PoE | 124W Class 4 PoE (IEEE 802.3at) |
| Switching capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Throughput | 14.88 Mpps |
| Latency | 100 Mb: <5.2 µs; 1000 Mb: <3.0 µs |
| MAC address table | 8,000 entries |
| Processor / memory | ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz, 512 MB SDRAM, 256 MB flash; packet buffer 1.5 MB |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 10 x 10 x 1.73 in (25.4 x 25.4 x 4.39 cm) |
| Weight | 4.66 lb (2.11 kg) |
| Power | Internal power supply; max power 150.2W, idle 11.7W |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 95 years |
| Operating environment | 0°C to 40°C, 15-95% relative humidity |
| Management | Instant On Cloud; web browser; SNMP manager |
| Mounting | Table-top, rack, wall (ports up or down), under-table |
| Warranty | Instant On limited lifetime warranty and support |
Product Details
- Part of the HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1930 – a smart-managed Layer 2+ family available in 8-, 24-, and 48-port non-PoE and Class 4 PoE configurations.
- Supports optional SFP/SFP+ transceivers and direct-attach copper cables (see the HPE Transceiver Guide) for fiber uplink connectivity.
