Hpe networking instant on switch series 1940 is an advanced smart-managed layer 2 switch series built for growing smb environments that need higher performance, stronger security, and greater flexibility at the edge. Available in 8-, 24-, and 48-port access models plus aggregation options, the series combines gigabit, hpe smart rate multi-gigabit, 10g uplinks, and static routing to support demanding voice, video, data, and ai-ready workloads. Administrators can deploy and manage the series through the instant on cloud portal, mobile app, or local web gui, while features such as direct ops commands, snmp read-only cloud access, and enhanced diagnostics simplify operations. Tpm 2.0, Tacacs , aaa authentication and accounting, acls, and management access controls strengthen protection, while select models add class 6 poe, hpe smart rate ports up to 10g, and faster hardware performance to support modern wireless and iot infrastructure.What is new supporting point:built-in static routing and wire-speed inter-vlan connectivity help optimize local traffic and reduce dependency on the core firewall for internal traffic flowsselect 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 devicesadvanced security includes tpm 2.0, Tacacs , aaa authentication and accounting, management access controls, acls, and stronger device integrity protectionscloud, mobile, and local management are e...