Aruba Instant On 1830 48-Port Gb | 24-Port Class 4 PoE Smart Switch (370W) - 48x 1G | 4X SFP | US Cord (JL815A#ABA)

I set this entry-level, layer-2 gigabyte switch up in a small office. It has built-in security features, excellent cloud-type connectivity, and an app for configuration and monitoring. Plus, it supports bridging. Its a quality-built, high-performing, and well-supported package. This switch is an excellent value for the price point.

This review is for the JL812A, the 24 port non-POE version. It is 1U size and includes rack mount hardware or rubber feet depending on your installation. Installation is straightforward. The unit automatically calls home and downloads updates. Once youve found the address for the unit you can access it from a web browser on your network. I did not download the associated Aruba app because I have different equipment across my network and rather than jump from app to app, I just keep is simple with browser access. There is a setup wizard that takes you through naming, password, DHCP, and SNTP. This product is designed for smaller environments that do not have dedicated IT personnel or complex network requirements. That said, there is a fair amount that you can do with this box. There are two SFP ports should you have special connectivity demands. I very much like the administrative interface. It is fast and very capable. I regard this as a semi-managed switch, one that can be set up very quickly by someone with minimal knowledge but with a number of options normally available for a managed switch. I will return to this review as I explore the unit further and if any problems crop up. One last note, the unit is modestly warm but not hot.

Have a small business and I was usually using an unmanaged switch and decided to ‘switch’ to this for a little more control. I didn’t want to pay monthly charges for a managed switch, so this really fit the bill. Now, I’ve worked with big companies, and this switch wouldn’t cut the mustard. It’s a basic managed switch. So if you are looking for enterprise level, avoid this. However, if you are a small business or home user who wants a little control and stats over your network, then this is your solution. Overall, great as a next step over unmanaged switches. I hope this review was helpful!

The version I got has POE available with plenty of power on tap for multiple POE access points and even a few security cameras. Its a simple layer 2 switch which is perfect for home or small office, as I dont need to manage the distribution on my home network. Aruba has been around a long time and is held in high regard in the I.T. community, and this switch certainly looks good, runs relatively quietly. Paired with a good router (Mikrotik in my case), and some good APs (Ubiquiti in my case), this is an integral part of a high-speed, reliable home or small office network. The rack mount ears install perfectly and the only real drawback was that the depth is quite a bit bigger than my other equipment and I had to adjust my wall-mount to accommodate the depth and had to purchase a right-angle power cable to reduce the amount it protrudes from the wall. Not a big deal, but the guts of these switches are surprisingly simple and a shallower depth could easily be done. This is intended for rack mounting, although it comes with some rubber feet you can install if you dont have a rack. Most racks can take the depth, but if you run an adjustable depth wall mount- keep that in mind. I think this is a great value in a high-quality piece of equipment. It always surprises me when people buy off-brand cheaper equipment when down-time can be potentially expensive and aggravating.

So far, Im delighted with this switch. Installation was an absolute breeze. Plug it in, and it works. The web interface is clear and simple. Note: theres no CLI. What you see is what you get. That said, lots of configuration options are available. If you have any network experience at all, you should have everything set up and forgotten in about 15 minutes. Also, Amazon had it on my doorstep in less than a day.

This is a solid HP-owned network device. The fan is very quite after initial power on and goes into silent mode for normal operation. I like that the serial number is on the back instead of on the bottom, plus the serial number has a QR code to scan. The mobile app is quick to install and found my device instantly after scanning the serial number QR code. Half of the ports are power over ethernet. Makes for a great home network device. Bonus: Has fiber optic slots for fiber connectors (not included). Note: After powering on, you will want to leave this thing on for 10 to 15 minutes after connecting an internet cable as it will auto download software and install it. You can see the status in the phone app. This is the foundation of my home network Im building for sharing printers, files, etc.

I got the switch to help manage my wired home network. I have been experiencing some slowing with a previous switch and wanted to give this one a try. Installation and connection was very easy everything you needed was in the box. It does seem like you have to connect to the Internet since the switch does have some software to download, How about that process happened fairly quickly. The process took me about 15 minutes to get everything connected and software download it switch has been working amazing. Im getting top speeds out of my wired devices which is excellent. I love the status lights on the front of the switch, Also the app is very informative about your connections.

This switch is initially configured via the cloud, but can be configured locally after the initial setup. I love that half the ports are POE. This allows IOT devices within the office run without the need to plug in another power source. The management software is easy to use and works very well It helps detect issues with devices and cables attached to the LAN and allows me to find and analyze heavy traffic devices. A great switch for a small to medium sized business. I am very happy with this switch. I give it 5 stars.

This switch works exactly as you would expect. It drops right into its spot, POE powers my AP and other POE devices, and I get full gigabit speed through it. What I am annoyed by is the app. To initially setup the switch you MUST use the app and creating an account. Being forced to setup network equipment through an app is kind of annoying. Its also annoying to me that I needed to scan a QR code thats on the back on the switch so once I had physically installed it into my rack and plugged in all the cables, I had to pull it all back out to get to the qr code. That qr code issue isnt always an issue, just in my case my space is so tight I cannot access the back of my rack. After setting it up I was able to manage the the switch locally and through the app which I guess is ok but then I had an outage and I was confused as to why. Traced the outage to the switch which I can only assume was a firmware update for the switch but I could never figure out why only the switch went down because as useful as the app claims to be, it doesnt tell you why the switch its managing went down. I can see the entire timeline of power events for the switch but not the reason why there was a power down event. Kind of annoying. Maybe my gripes are petty and small but I feel like if Im going to be forced to use an app to manage my switch, make it as powerful as locally managing it maybe? Anyways the switch works well so Im still giving it a 5/5 rating but waiting for the app to get better.

I was excited to get this new switch for my home network to connect my computers and wireless access points but there are some things you need to know. This switch is a very capable switch that will power up your POE cameras and access points with no problems. If you are running a flat network that just needs a switch to connect up everything is a great switch for what it is. The management is done though the cloud and it can analyze the traffic going though the switch and give you all the stats of the network down to the device that might new using a lot of data. The down side to this is it can then only be managed though the web portal and great for remote analyzing and diagnosing is a device is online or not. There is no place to set VLAN settings and while it is in cloud management mode there is no command line or able to SSH into the switch. All things must be done though the web portal and that is limited to what you can do. I would recommend this for a simple network topology as great for small localized business that need to have simple connectivity. Anything more advanced you will need to get another switch.