HP V1910-24G / 3Com U 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch JE006A Thread

[Patrick]

The HP V1910-24G (model number JE006A) is also known as the 3Com Baseline Switch 2928 SFP Plus model number 3CRBSG2​893. Same switch but they come with both labels. 3Com was purchased by HP in 2010 and since the brand has been folded into HP.

Observed Power Consumption
Using the Extech 380803 power analyzer, I saw the following:

• 8.5w AC cable in and unit on only.
• 1.6w for first LAN connected port
• 0.5-0.6w for each additional idle port

Noise
The HP V1910-24G does have a fan, even in the non-PoE version. That fan is louder than I had expected. I will measure this with the Extech soon.

Nuances
The mini-GBIC SFP ports can also be used alongside (not instead of) all 24 RJ45 ports. So this is really a 28 port gigabit switch.
The status LEDs for each port are on the right side of the unit. So the link and activity lights do not light up on the port itself.

Default Login / Default Password
root with no password also need to complete the captcha

Pricing
Searching for the HP V1910-24G (JE006A) turns up even new or lightly used units for sub $300 these days. This is a full width device so look to ensure you get rackmount ears with the unit.

Quick Specs from HP for V1910-24G Switch (JE006A)

Ports	24 RJ-45 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T) 4 SFP 1000 Mbps ports Supports a maximum of 24 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 1000BASE-X SFP ports, or a combination
Dimensions	6.3(d) x 17.4(w) x 1.7(h) in. (16 x 44.2 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)
Weight	6.8 lb. (3.08 kg)
Memory and processor	ARM @ 333 MHz, 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM; packet buffer size: 512 KB
100 Mb Latency	< 5 µs
1000 Mb Latency	< 5 µs
Throughput	up to 41.7 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	56 Gbps
Routing table size	32 entries
MAC address table size	8192 entries
Voltage	100-240 VAC
Maximum power rating	31.5 W

 

[Jeggs101]

Reading online these sound reliable.

 

[RimBlock]

The 1910-24g is nice but probably worth noting 1810-24g offers much the same for less money. The 1810-24g is web managed only but is far my most popular seller. They have also recently been refreshed with a v2.

RB

 

[Patrick]

The 1910-24g is nice but probably worth noting 1810-24g offers much the same for less money. The 1810-24g is web managed only but is far my most popular seller. They have also recently been refreshed with a v2.

RB

I got the first V1910-24G for $225. Seems rediculously little differentiation between the 1810-24G and the V1910-24G. The V2 1810-24G is down to 22W though.

 

[sboesch]

I see that this guy has 7 of these. This is definitely on my watch list.

 

[MiniKnight]

I see that this guy has 7 of these. This is definitely on my watch list.

PoE so prob hotter/ louder. Not good for a DC where you pay for power. But for IP cam at home great deal.

 

[Aluminum]

I got the first V1910-24G for $225. Seems rediculously little differentiation between the 1810-24G and the V1910-24G. The V2 1810-24G is down to 22W though.

The 1810 is fanless though, which can a big deal for some home users. Its make or break for my combined office/media room for sure, though I probably went farther than most to set that up quiet.

I know a couple guys who had big WAF problems even with basement setups due to the combined fan noises of everything in the rack going too far at night.

 

[nitrobass24]

Well the 1910 is more of an L3 Lite, whereas the 1810 is a Layer2 Switch.

The 1910 handles Static IPv4 L3 Routing, ARP, DHCP Relay. Also supports additional security features such as 802.1x and RADIUS authentication.

 

[RimBlock]

I got the first V1910-24G for $225. Seems rediculously little differentiation between the 1810-24G and the V1910-24G. The V2 1810-24G is down to 22W though.

Great price.

The 1910 also has compatibility with Intelligent Management Center allowing multiple units to be managed from one application.

The 1810 is a great entry level business switch giving access to a number of technologies that home users may wish to use (LACP / VLan for example) and the 1910 is a step above offering more enterprise features.

The PoE versions are beasts. I sold a 48 port unit to a client with multiple network cameras on his residential property They are deep, hot and heavy. I am holding another 8 port unit for him for the setup of a WiFi mesh network.

I am considering another 1810 but an 8G this time for a dedicated SAN network. Either that or buying your two 10GbE cards and finding another cheap (haha) dual port GbE .

RB

 

[Patrick]

Added default password. Updating firmware now and then putting in shipping containers.

 

[Biren78]

Got one. Very beastly switches.

 

[Toddh]

We use one of these at the NOC along side a 2910 which is a true HP switch and not a 3Com. The 1910 has lighter traffic but it has been flawless since we put it in about a 1 1/2 years ago. Surprisingly it has most of the features the 2910 does which is considerably more expensive. In fact I would say you can manage more of the features from the gui of the 1910 than the 2910. The 2910 advanced features are managed from cli. Definitely more statistics to track packets and errors from the gui of 1910. The 2910 being a heavier duty unit, but only worth it if you have a lot of traffic.

Over all I would say you cant beat the 1910 when it comes to bang for the buck.

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[autowidget]

I've been scouring ebay and don't know if I'm looking at the right products.

Can someone recommend a CHEAP SFP module that's compatible with the 1910's? I've got a 1910-24G and 1910-16G that I want to connect via the SFP ports.