In short
HPE Networking Instant On is HPE's small business range: 8 to 48-port switches (1830, 1930 and 1960, plus the newer 1840 and 1940), Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points and Secure Gateways, managed from the Instant On app with security included at no extra cost. Forever Systems, an HPE Networking Business Partner, can quote, supply and set it up.
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What Instant On is
HPE describes it as "simpler, smarter Wi-Fi from HPE Networking Instant On to accelerate your small business". Everything is set up and run from the Instant On mobile app or web portal, which HPE says manages "up to 125 APs and switches", and HPE adds that security "is included at no extra cost with Instant On". There is no HPE Aruba Networking Central or HPE Mist subscription to buy for Instant On in our catalogue.
It suits small offices, shops, surgeries and hospitality sites that want business features (VLANs, guest Wi-Fi, PoE) without running a controller or a subscription platform.
Instant On switch series
| Series | Ports and uplinks (HPE descriptions) | PoE budgets |
|---|---|---|
| Instant On 1830 | 8, 24 or 48 x 1G; 2 or 4 x SFP on 24/48-port | 65 W, 195 W, 370 W |
| Instant On 1930 | 8, 24 or 48 x 1G; 2 x 1G SFP on 8-port models, 4 x 10G SFP+ on 24/48-port models | 124 W, 195 W, 370 W |
| Instant On 1960 | 12 x 10GBASE-T with 4 x SFP+, or 24/48 x 1G with 2 x 10GBASE-T and 2 x SFP+; Class 6 PoE ports on PoE models | 370 W, 600 W |
The 24 and 48-port 1930 models have 10G SFP+ uplinks; the 1960 is the top of the range, with 10GBASE-T and SFP+ ports on every model and Class 6 PoE ports on the PoE models. The model table below lists every part number we have checked on HPE PartSurfer. HPE also lists the newer Instant On 1840 and 1940 switch series; their part numbers and specifications are confirmed at quote.
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Instant On access points and Secure Gateways
- Wi-Fi 6: AP21, AP22, AP22D and the outdoor AP27, several also sold as bundles with a power supply, and the AP22D in a 5-pack. HPE also lists the AP25; its part numbers are confirmed at quote.
- Wi-Fi 6E: AP32, tri-band, listed with a power supply.
- Secure Gateways: the SG2505P (5-port Smart Rate 2.5G with 64 W PoE+), which HPE introduces as "A cybersecurity solution for SMBs". Other Instant On gateway models are confirmed at quote.
Instant On models and part numbers
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| Part number | Model | Vendor description | Key specs | What you order with it | Status | Basket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL810A | Instant On 1830 8-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 8P GIGABIT 1830 | 8 ports | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL811A | Instant On 1830 8-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 8P GIGABIT CL4 POE 65W 1830 | 8 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 65 W budget | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL812A | Instant On 1830 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT 2P SFP 1830 | 24 ports; 2x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL813A | Instant On 1830 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT CL4 POE 2P SFP 195W 1830 | 24 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 195 W budget; 2x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL814A | Instant On 1830 48-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 48P GIGABIT 4P SFP 1830 | 48 ports; 4x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL815A | Instant On 1830 48-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 48P GIGABIT CL4 POE 4P SFP 370W 1830 | 48 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 370 W budget; 4x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL680A | Instant On 1930 8-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 8P GIGABIT 2P SFP 1930 | 8 ports; 2x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL681A | Instant On 1930 8-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 8P GIGABIT CL4 POE 2P SFP 124W 1930 | 8 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 124 W budget; 2x SFP | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL682A | Instant On 1930 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT 4P SFP+ 1930 | 24 ports; 4x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL683B | Instant On 1930 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT CL4 POE 4P SFP+ 195W 1930 | 24 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 195 W budget; 4x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL684B | Instant On 1930 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT CL4 POE 4P SFP+ 370W 1930 | 24 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+), 370 W budget; 4x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL685A | Instant On 1930 48-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 48P GIGABIT 4P SFP+ 1930 | 48 ports; 4x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL805A | Instant On 1960 12-port 10GBASE-T | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 12P 10GBT 4P SFP+ 1960 | 12 ports; 4x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL806A | Instant On 1960 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 24P GIGABIT 2P 10GBT 2P SFP+ 1960 | 24 ports; 2x 10GBT + 2x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL807A | Instant On 1960 24-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 20P GIGABIT CL4 4P GIGABIT CL6 POE 2P 10GBT 2P SFP+ 370W 1960 | 20 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+) + Class 6 (802.3bt), 370 W budget; 2x 10GBT + 2x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL808A | Instant On 1960 48-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 48P GIGABIT 2P 10GBT 2P SFP+ 1960 | 48 ports; 2x 10GBT + 2x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| JL809A | Instant On 1960 48-port | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SWITCH 40P GIGABIT CL4 8P GIGABIT CL6 POE 2P 10GBT 2P SFP+ 600W 1960 | 40 ports; PoE Class 4 (PoE+) + Class 6 (802.3bt), 600 W budget; 2x 10GBT + 2x SFP+ | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S1T15A | Instant On AP21 | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON ACCESS POINT BUNDLE WITH PSU DUAL RADIO 2X2 WI-FI 6 (RW) AP21 | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| R4W02A | Instant On AP22 | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON INDOOR ACCESS POINT 2X2 WI-FI 6 (RW) AP22 | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S1U76A | Instant On AP22D | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON ACCESS POINT DUAL RADIO 2X2 WI-FI 6 (RW) AP22D | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S0J34A | Instant On AP22D | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON ACCESS POINT BUNDLE WITH PSU DUAL RADIO 2X2 WI-FI 6 (RW) AP22D | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S1U81A | Instant On AP22D | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON ACCESS POINT DUAL RADIO 2X2 WI-FI 6 5-PACK (RW) AP22D | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S1T37A | Instant On AP27 (outdoor) | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON OUTDOOR ACCESS POINT DUAL RADIO 2X2 WI-FI 6 (RW) AP27 | Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S1T29A | Instant On AP32 (Wi-Fi 6E) | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON ACCESS POINT BUNDLE WITH PSU DUAL RADIO TRI BAND 2X2 WI-FI 6E (RW) AP32 | Wi-Fi 6E; 2x2 | No subscription listed | Current | |
| S0G34A | Instant On SG2505P | HPE NETWORKING INSTANT ON SECURE GATEWAY 5-PORT SMARTRATE 2.5G POE+ 64W SG2505P | 5 ports; PoE+ (class not stated), 64 W budget | No subscription listed | Current |
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Instant On or Aruba CX?
| HPE Networking Instant On | HPE Aruba Networking CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small sites with up to a few switches and access points | Multi-floor offices, campuses and multi-site estates |
| Management | Instant On app or web portal | AOS-CX locally, HPE Aruba Networking Central or (supported models) HPE Mist |
| Subscription | None in our catalogue; security included at no extra cost (HPE) | Central Foundation or Advanced per switch, chosen at quote |
| Uplinks | 1G and 10G | 10G, 25G, 50G and 100G |
| Access points | Instant On Wi-Fi 6 and 6E models | HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 models |
If a site is likely to grow past a handful of devices or needs central policy across sites, start with Aruba CX and HPE Aruba Networking access points.
Replacing older Instant On models
HPE has ended sales of the Instant On 1430 switches (R8R44A to R8R50A, last orders between 30 Apr and 31 Aug 2026), the AP11, AP17 (31 Jan 2026 in Europe) and AP11D, AP12, AP15 (31 Jan 2025), and selected 1930 "A" switches (31 Jan 2024). You might consider the 1830 for 1430 switches and the AP21, AP22 or AP25 for older access points (our suggestion; we match ports and PoE at quote).
How to order
How ordering works. Press Add next to a part number and it goes into your basket; where the hardware needs a subscription, you pick the tier and term in the same step. Add accessories, then View basket and Request a quote. We check every line, quantity and term against your plans and come back with a personalised quote by email. Nothing is charged online. We can also design, supply, stage, install and configure the switches as a project, with the scope confirmed at quote (see network installation).
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How we can help with your network
Forever Systems can design, supply, stage, install and configure the network around the hardware you buy here, as a project or one step at a time.
- Design: we look at your sites, users and existing kit and size the switches, wireless and firewalls to fit
- Supply: every order gets a personalised quote by part number, with the subscriptions and support each product needs
- Stage: we can pre-configure and label equipment before it reaches site
- Install: we can rack and mount switches, access points and firewalls on site
- Configure: VLANs, wireless, firewall policy, VPNs and management platforms set up and documented at handover
Scope is confirmed at quote, so you only pay for the parts of the project you need.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aruba Instant On the same as HPE Networking Instant On?
Yes. HPE now sells the range as HPE Networking Instant On; it was formerly Aruba Instant On.
Does Instant On need a subscription?
Instant On is managed from the Instant On app or web portal, and HPE says security is included at no extra cost. There is no Central or Mist subscription to order with it in our catalogue.
How many devices can the Instant On app manage?
HPE says the app manages up to 125 access points and switches.
Which Instant On switch has 10G uplinks?
The 24 and 48-port Instant On 1930 models and every 1960 model have 10G SFP+ uplinks (the 8-port 1930 models have 1G SFP). The 1960 adds 10GBASE-T ports, including a 12-port all-10G model (JL805A).
What replaced the Instant On 1430?
HPE has ended sales of the 1430 switches. The Instant On 1830 is the closest current series; we match port count and PoE at quote.
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