Keep high-density edge networks organized, powered, and ready for growth. The HPE Networking Instant On 1960 48-Port Gb Smart-managed Layer 2+ Ethernet Switch combines 48 Gigabit PoE ports with 2 x 10GBase-T and 2 x SFP+ uplinks, giving you the port mix needed for modern branch and campus access layers. This is the kind of switch you choose when the closet is doing real work: phones, access points, cameras, and other powered endpoints all competing for space and power. With a 600 W PoE budget, you can support a substantial endpoint count without adding external injectors or fragmenting the design across multiple smaller switches. Layer 2+ control and smart-managed operation give IT teams the visibility and segmentation they need without pushing into the complexity of a full enterprise chassis. Stackable architecture helps simplify expansion and standardize deployment across sites, while the 10G uplinks provide the bandwidth headroom needed when access traffic starts to climb. For organizations that want a serious access switch with room to scale, the 1960 delivers the port density, uplink flexibility, and power budget that justify its place in a production network.