JL684A 48-Port PoE+ Smart Switch with 10G SFP+ Uplinks
Product Overview
The Aruba JL684A is the Aruba Instant On 1930 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch, a smart-managed Layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet switch built for small and medium businesses (SMBs). It delivers 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4 10G SFP+ uplinks, providing a powerful combination of high port density, PoE support, and cloud-enabled management—ideal for growing office networks, hospitality, and retail.
Product Details
The JL684A provides 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with Class 4 PoE+, delivering up to 370W total power budget for access points, IP phones, and security cameras. With 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports, it ensures high-speed backbone or server connectivity. The switch supports both local GUI management and cloud-based Aruba Instant On mobile/web app, offering easy deployment, monitoring, and updates.
Product Features
48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+
370W total PoE power budget
4 SFP+ uplinks supporting 1G/10G speeds
Layer 2+ switching with static routing
Web GUI and Aruba Instant On cloud management
VLANs, ACLs, STP, IGMP snooping, port mirroring
Fan-cooled for reliable thermal performance
Secure login and access control (802.1X, DHCP snooping)
Rack-mountable 1U metal chassis
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | JL684A |
| Series | Aruba Instant On 1930 Series |
| Data Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (PoE+) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ |
| PoE Budget | 370W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.9 Mpps |
| Layer Support | Layer 2+ (Static Routing) |
| Management | Cloud (Aruba Instant On), Web GUI |
| Mounting Options | 1U Rackmountable |
| Fan | Yes |
| Dimensions | 44.25 x 32 x 4.39 cm |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE Budget | Uplink Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL684A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 10G |
| JL683A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 195W | 10G |
| JL681A | 24 x 1G (No PoE) | 4 x 10G SFP+ | N/A | 10G |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Ports | Uplinks | PoE Budget | Managed Type | Switching Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL684A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | Smart-managed | 176 Gbps |
| JL685A | 48 x 1G (No PoE) | 4 x 10G SFP+ | N/A | Smart-managed | 176 Gbps |
| JL682A | 24 x 1G (No PoE) | 4 x 10G SFP+ | N/A | Smart-managed | 128 Gbps |
