HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1940 48-Port Gigabit Class 4 PoE, 4-Port SFP+ 370W — S4A34A

HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1940 S4A34A

is a 48-port Gigabit managed PoE switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses that require reliable wired connectivity, Power over Ethernet, and high-speed network uplinks.

The switch provides 48 × Gigabit Ethernet ports with Class 4 PoE for connecting and powering devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, IP cameras, and other network equipment. It offers a total 370W PoE power budget, providing sufficient power capacity for multiple PoE devices across the network.

For high-speed network aggregation, the S4A34A includes 4 dedicated SFP+ ports, supporting up to 10GbE uplink connectivity with compatible SFP+ transceivers. This makes it suitable for connecting the switch to servers, storage systems, core switches, or other high-bandwidth network infrastructure.

The Instant On 1940 series is part of HPE’s SMB-focused networking portfolio and supports managed networking capabilities with cloud-based and local web management, allowing businesses to configure and monitor their network without the complexity of traditional enterprise switching. HPE describes the Instant On platform as a smart-managed Layer 2+ switching solution for SMB deployments.

The S4A34A is the 48-port PoE configuration, while S4A33A is the corresponding 48-port non-PoE model.

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