Alternative to JW688-61001: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the JW688-61001 (JW688-61001 - HP Aruba 7030 8x 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Branch Controller) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the JW688-61001
| SKU | JW688-61001 |
|---|---|
| Product | JW688-61001 - HP Aruba 7030 8x 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Branch Controller |
| Current price | $1,173.68 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View JW688-61001 › |
Alternatives to JW688-61001
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
HPE R8N87-61001 Aruba 6000 24G-Class4-PoE-4SFP 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 4-Ports SFP 1-Ports USB-C Console 1-Ports USB Type-A Host Layer 2 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switc
SKU: R8N87-61001
Price: $1,342.11
HPE JL806-61001 Aruba Instant On 1960-24G-2XGT-2SFP+ 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Smart-Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL806-61001
Price: $721.05
HPE JL808-61001 Aruba Instant ON 1960-48G-2XGT-2SFP+ 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL808-61001
Price: $1,073.68
HPE JL809-61001 Aruba Instant On 1960 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE (CL4 and CL6) 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL809-61001
Price: $1,955.79
HPE JL810-61001 HP JL810-61001 Aruba Instant On 1830-8G 8x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Layer 2 Smart-Managed GbE Network Switch
SKU: JL810-61001
Price: $221.18
HPE R8N87A#ABA Aruba 6000 24G-Class4-PoE-4SFP 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 4-Ports SFP 1-Ports USB-C Console 1-Ports USB Type-A Host Layer 2 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: R8N87A#ABA
Price: $1,109.16
HPE R8N89A#ABA Aruba 6000 12G-Class4-PoE-2G/2SFP 12-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ 2-Ports SFP 2-Ports 1GbE Base-T 1-Ports USB-C Console 1-Port USB Type-A Layer 2 1U Rack Mount Gigabit Ethernet Manageab
SKU: R8N89A#ABA
Price: $1,221.05
HPE R8N87-61101 Aruba 6000 Series 24G-Class4-PoE-4SFP 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE + 4-Ports SFP + 1-Ports USB-C Console + 1-Ports USB Type-A Host Layer 2 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet
SKU: R8N87-61101
Price: $1,342.11
HPE JG898-61001 HP JG898-61001 FlexFabric 5700 Series 5700-32XGT-8XG-2QSFP+ 32 x RJ-45 Ports 10GBase-T + 8 x SFP+ Fixed Fiber Ports + 2 x QSFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Ne
SKU: JG898-61001
Price: $608.42
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.