Aruba Instant On S5E26A#ABG | Instant On 1840 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch, 4p PoE+, 65W

Q: How many PoE ports does the Instant On 1840 8-port switch have?
A: The S5E26A provides 4 x Class 4 (IEEE 802.3at) PoE ports out of its 8 Gigabit ports, with a total PoE budget of 65W and up to 30W per port.

Q: Does this switch have SFP uplink ports?
A: No. The S5E26A variant of the Instant On 1840 has 8 Gigabit RJ-45 ports only, with no SFP or fibre uplink ports. If you need SFP uplinks, consider a larger model in the 1840 series.

Q: How is the Instant On 1840 managed?
A: It is managed via the Aruba Instant On mobile app (iOS/Android), the cloud-based web portal at portal.arubainstanton.com, or a local web GUI — no controller or specialist software is required.

Q: Is this switch suitable for powering access points and IP phones?
A: Yes. The 4 PoE+ ports support Class 4 devices including Aruba Instant On Access Points, IP phones, IP cameras, and IoT sensors. The switch also automatically prioritises PoE power to Aruba Instant On APs.

Q: Can I buy the Instant On 1840 S5E26A in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. iptrading.com.au stocks the HPE Networking Instant On S5E26A and ships across Australia. Contact our team for volume pricing, availability, or bundle options.

Q: Is the Instant On 1840 fanless?
A: Yes. The 1840 8-port model features a fanless design, making it completely silent and well-suited for office desktops, reception areas, or any noise-sensitive environment.