Aruba Instant On 1960 12XGT 4SFP+ Managed Switch (JL805A)
10 Gbps aggregation and L2+ smart-managed administration, to clear bottlenecks between servers, storage and Gigabit access switches. Stackable up to 4 units under a single IP address.
10 Gbps speed on every port (100M/1G/10G)
L2+ smart-managed administration
Stackable up to 4 units, managed under a single IP address
Aruba Instant On 1960 12XGT 4SFP+ 10G aggregation switch (JL805A): 12 × 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports and 4 × 10G SFP+ to eliminate bottlenecks in SMBs deploying servers, network storage and Gigabit access switches. 10G ports: 12 × 10 Gbit/s copper ports (100M/1G/10G) over Cat 5/6a cable up to 100 m + 4 × 10 Gbit/s SFP+ fibre slots — 16 connections at 10G for voice, video conferencing and NAS without slowdowns. Management: L2+ smart-managed switch; stacking of up to 4 units managed through a single IP address. Aruba Instant On mobile app, cloud web portal or local web interface. Form factor: 19" 1U rack-mountable (35.05 × 44.25 × 4.4 cm, 4.3 kg). Key specs: 320 Gbit/s switching, 238 Mpps throughput, VLAN, ACL, IGMP snooping, 802.1X, SNMP, IPv6.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
What does the 1960 12XGT offer compared with a Gigabit switch?
Its 12 copper ports run at 10 Gbps (100M, 1G or 10G), not Gigabit: it is an aggregation switch, designed to connect servers, network storage and access switches without creating a bottleneck. Four 10G SFP+ slots complete the front panel.
What cable is needed to sustain 10 Gigabit over copper?
Category 5e to 6a cable, up to 100 m, according to our own listing for this switch. In practice, the higher the category, the more stable the 10-Gigabit link over distance — a point to check before counting on the 12 copper ports at full speed.
Can several 1960 switches be stacked so that only one needs managing?
Yes, up to four units, managed under a single IP address. The stack is configured and monitored as a single device, which simplifies operations when a site's aggregation layer needs more than 16 10-Gigabit links.
How is this aggregation switch managed?
Through the Aruba Instant On mobile app, the cloud portal or the local web interface, with an SNMP manager for monitoring. Management remains “smart-managed” Layer 2+: simpler than a core switch, with no command line.
How much electrical power does this 10-Gigabit model require?
130 W maximum at 100-127 V and 160 W at 200-220 V, compared with 60 to 80 W at idle depending on the voltage. 10 Gigabit over copper uses significantly more power than Gigabit: size the UPS accordingly.
What internal performance does this switch offer?
320 Gbps switching capacity and 238 Mpps forwarding rate: the 16 10-Gigabit links can all work at once. The processor is an ARMv7 Cortex-A9 clocked at up to 2 GHz depending on the model.
What segmentation and security features are available?
VLANs, access control lists, IGMP snooping for multicast, 802.1X port authentication, SNMP monitoring and IPv6 support. Enough to separate server, backup and workstation traffic on the same aggregation switch.
How much rack space does this switch take up?
44.25 × 35.05 × 4.4 cm and 4.3 kg: 1U in 19-inch format, but 35 cm deep, which rules out a narrow wall cabinet. Also allow the clearance needed to ventilate a 10-Gigabit chassis.
What exactly is a 10G aggregation switch used for?
To remove the bottleneck between Gigabit access switches and shared resources: servers, network storage, backup. Each floor switch uplinks at 10 Gbps instead of 1, which makes all the difference for heavy transfers and video conferencing.
Is the switch new, and where can I view its datasheet?
Yes, new equipment, with the invoice serving as the warranty document. The manufacturer's document details the Instant On 1960 series, its stacking capabilities and its management features: PDF datasheet.
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