Move more traffic without adding complexity. The HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1960 12-Port 10Gb Aggregator is built for environments that need dense copper aggregation and flexible fiber uplinks in a compact, rack-ready design. With 12x 10GBase-T ports and 4x SFP+ slots, it gives IT teams the port mix to connect high-performance endpoints, aggregate access switches, and extend the network cleanly into distribution layers. Smart-managed Layer 2+ control keeps day-to-day administration straightforward while still supporting the segmentation and traffic handling expected in serious business networks. This is the kind of switch that fits where performance matters but operational overhead must stay low: branch cores, wiring closets, and edge aggregation points that cannot afford bottlenecks. Compared with lower-cost access switches, this model is built for sustained 10 Gb throughput and uplink flexibility, reducing the need to replace hardware as demand grows. It is a practical choice for teams standardizing on Instant On management while still demanding enterprise-grade connectivity density.