On the 1st May 2024, Aruba announced that, thanks to their exciting partnership with Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, the company would henceforth be known as ‘HPE Networking Instant On’. Described as ‘combining the strength and reputation of the HPE brand with the laser focus and simplicity of Aruba Instant On’ by Shannon Byrne, vice president of global SMB marketing at HPE, the rebrand provided even greater scope for high-speed, reliable and budget-friendly marketing equipment for SMBs, backed by HPE’s experience and reputation as a long-time industry leader.
To underscore this partnership, HPE Instant On have released a brand-new portfolio of access points and network switches featuring the new branding, and including the all-new cutting-edge hardware and software features on which the Instant On brand’s reputation has been built; WiFi 6 and 6E access points, mesh technology for eradicating dead-zones, network switches with true-stacking, and more!
Access Points
The Instant On brand has long-since been a byword for quality and reliability in access points, and HPE Networking Instant On’s latest collection is no different; each of the three newly-released access points - The AP21, the AP22D, and the AP32 - all sport WiFi 6 or WiFi 6E technology for significantly increased throughput and traffic handling over their WiFi 5 counterparts.
Featuring a compact and unobtrusive design, tight security measures like built-in firewalls and WPA2/WPA3/OWE authentication for secure WiFi access and the easy and intuitive setup that Instant On is known for so widely, these new access points promise reliability, speed and effortless efficiency at a budget-friendly price point for small and medium businesses.
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Network Switches
HPE Networking’s Access Points are only part of the story; also on offer are a new line of L2+ network switches in the 1960 range. These switches can deliver both high-speed and dependable network connectivity and, in some cases, a total of 370W Class 6 PoE to any connected devices, facilitating easy installations, high data throughput and bullet-proof network security for any connected devices.
As the newest parts of HPE Networking Instant On’s line, these 1960 switches also support true stacking for the very first time; a function whereby multiple switches can be interconnected and behave as a single unit, at once simplifying installations and network maintenance, and offering instant and seamless scalability to ensure your network can grow with your business.
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| JL807A | JL808A | JL809A |
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Instant On 3.0
In addition to these exciting new additions to the Instant On portfolio, HPE Networking is in the process of deploying HPE Networking Instant On 3.0 - an overhaul to the remote management interface that supports each of HPE’s access points and switches, prioritising at-a-glance overviews of network health, improved configuration granularity, detailed information about clients, networks, devices and applications directly from the home screen, and much more!
This revamp of the management interfaces provides easier provisioning, monitoring and management of your HPE network than ever before, with additional security and quality-of-life features that’ll keep your network reliable, fast and secure.
Conclusion
HPE Networking Instant On’s rebrand has already made progress towards stamping its mark on the industry, with the newest additions to the portfolio promising higher throughputs, easier interfaces, tighter security and a richer feature-set than ever before; supported by the newest access points and switches, you can ensure that your network is as scalable and versatile as your business needs, with a seamless installation process, and price point to suit any budget.
The new HPE Networking Instant On networking equipment is currently in stock at NetXL; upgrade your network today!
