The HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1940 delivers secure, affordable, smart-managed Gigabit Layer 2 switching with static routing for growing small and midsize businesses. Designed to support future-ready network architecture, it simplifies deployment and day-to-day operations through the Instant On Cloud Portal or mobile app, giving administrators an easy way to set up, monitor, and manage 1940 switches while maintaining consistent end-to-end network support.

Maximize your HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1940 | What's New

• Advanced smart-managed Layer 2+ switching with 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G connectivity options for higher-performance SMB and mid-market deployments
• Built-in static routing and wire-speed inter-VLAN connectivity help optimize local traffic and reduce dependency on the core firewall for internal traffic flows
• Select models deliver HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports up to 10G and Class 6 PoE support to power next-generation Wi-Fi, advanced cameras, and demanding IoT devices
• Advanced security includes TPM 2.0, TACACS+, AAA authentication and accounting, management access controls, ACLs, and stronger device integrity protections
• Cloud, mobile, and local management are enhanced by Direct Ops Commands, SNMP read-only cloud access, and richer diagnostics for faster troubleshooting
• Always On PoE, Quick PoE, LED control, and improved performance with faster CPU and boot times help reduce downtime and simplify operations

Advanced performance and control for growing networks

• HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1940 is designed for businesses that have outgrown basic access switching and need higher throughput, richer controls, and stronger security.
• The series spans flexible 8-, 24-, and 48-port access models plus aggregation options to support a wider range of wired architectures.
• Select models add HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports and 10G uplinks to support newer Wi-Fi, high-throughput endpoints, and bandwidth-intensive applications.
• Built-in static routing enables efficient inter-VLAN traffic handling directly at the edge to improve local performance.

Enterprise-grade security and smarter operations

• HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1940 helps reduce risk with TPM 2.0, TACACS+, AAA authentication and accounting, ACLs, and stronger management access controls.
• Direct Ops Commands, richer diagnostics, and SNMP read-only cloud access help IT teams troubleshoot and integrate operations more effectively.