HPE JG960A Managed Switch – 24-Port Gigabit, 4×10GbE SFP+

What It Is

The HPE JG960A is a managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch from the HPE 1950 series, model 1950-24G-2SFP+-2XGT. It is designed for enterprise local area network deployments requiring web-based management and high-speed uplink connectivity. The unit combines 24 Gigabit copper ports with dual 10G uplink options for flexible network integration.

Technical Details

• Product series: JG
• Switch type: Managed (Layer 2)
• Access technology: Ethernet
• Connector types: RJ-45, SFP
• Cable type: Twisted pair
• LAN ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Base-TX (RJ-45)
• Uplink ports: 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-TX (RJ-45)
• SFP+ ports: 2 x 1G/10G SFP+
• Additional ports: 2 x 1G/10G RJ-45 (combo with SFP+)
• Ethernet protocols: IEEE 802.3a, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
• IPv6 support: Yes
• PoE support: No
• PoE+ support: No
• 3G/4G modem support: No

Configuration & Options

• The switch ships with 24 fixed Gigabit RJ-45 ports and 4 uplink interfaces (2 x RJ-45 and 2 x SFP+).
• Uplink ports support 1G and 10G speeds, allowing connection to fiber or copper backbone links.
• Web-based management interface is available for configuration and monitoring.
• No PoE or PoE+ modules are supported; the unit requires external power for connected devices.
• The unit is rack-mountable (19-inch form factor).

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for indoor enterprise environments, such as server rooms, network closets, or office distribution points. It operates as a Layer 2 access or aggregation device in wired Ethernet networks, supporting IPv6 for modern network addressing. The unit is suitable for installations requiring high-bandwidth uplinks without PoE power delivery, relying on standard twisted-pair cabling for end-device connections.