How is this device categorized for procurement and inventory?

This device is categorized under routers, specifically as a multi-service router, and is further identified as an HP A-MSR50-40 chassis. These category details allow procurement and asset management teams to correctly assign it to routing infrastructure within inventory and financial systems.

What SKU should be used when ordering this router?

The correct SKU for this HP A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router is 0235A297. Using this SKU ensures that procurement systems, purchase orders, and internal catalogs reference the exact router variant intended, reducing the risk of part mismatches during ordering and deployment.

Who is the manufacturer of the A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router?

The A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router is manufactured under the HP brand. This branding allows organizations already standardized on HP networking hardware to align this chassis with their existing tooling, support arrangements, and internal design standards.

Is this unit a chassis-based router?

Yes, this product is identified as an HP A-MSR50-40 chassis within the router category. The chassis designation indicates that it belongs to a specific hardware family, which is useful for planning rack layouts, documenting infrastructure, and coordinating with any associated components defined for the A-MSR50-40 series.

0235A297 - HP 0235A297 A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router

Name: HP 0235A297 A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router
Brand: HP
SKU: 0235A297

0235A297 - HP 0235A297 A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router 0235A297 is part of HP’s A-MSR50-40 chassis family, designed as a multi-service router platform for professional networking environments. As a dedicated router, it is suitable for organizations seeking structured routing capabilities within their infrastructure. The model designation clearly identifies it as an A-MSR50-40 variant, allowing alignment with existing standards and documentation. This unit is categorized under routers, in the multi-service router segment, which helps IT teams standardize equipment classification for asset tracking and lifecycle management. Its HP branding supports compatibility planning within HP-centric deployments. While specific performance metrics, interface types, and power consumption values are not provided in the available data, the chassis-based multi-service designation indicates a focus on routing functionality rather than end-user features. Procurement teams can use the SKU 0235A297 for accurate ordering, internal cataloging, and integration into bill of materials and configuration records.

HP branded A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router chassis
Classified as a multi-service router in routers category
Specific model identification as HP A-MSR50-40
Unique SKU 0235A297 for precise procurement
Chassis-based design within A-MSR50-40 family
Clear router classification for asset tracking

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	0235A297
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	HP A-MSR50-40
Series	HP A-MSR50 Series Multi-Service Router
Rack Units	1U
Technology	Modular multi-service enterprise router
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Modular chassis router
Flash Memory	256 MB
Product Line	HP A-MSR50 Series

Best for

Enterprise routing
Suitable for enterprise environments that require a dedicated multi-service router chassis, identified as the HP A-MSR50-40 for consistent network design and documentation.
Branch routing
Applicable for branch or remote locations where a standardized HP A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router chassis is preferred for network routing roles.
Standardized fleets
Useful for organizations building standardized router fleets, using the HP A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router 0235A297 as a common chassis reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exact model of this HP router?

The router is the HP A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router, identified as part of the A-MSR50-40 chassis family. This specific designation helps network teams match documentation, configuration templates, and spares with the correct hardware platform across their environment.

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Routing Type	Multi-service modular router chassis

HP Part Number	0235A297

Vendor / Brand	HP

Use Case Target	Large enterprise branches, regional offices, and medium-sized enterprises

Operating System	HP Comware software

HP Orderable Part	JD433A

Maximum IPSec VPN Tunnels	Up to 10,000 IPSec VPN tunnels

Supported Routing Protocols	Comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 routing

Integrated Security Features	Embedded hardware encryption accelerator for IPSec VPN

Multiple Service Module Types Supported	SIC, DSIC (double-width SIC), FIC, DFIC (double-width FIC)

IPSec VPN Encryption Throughput	Up to 28 Gbps

Input Voltage	110 V AC to 220 V AC input

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Expansion Slot Type	FIC and Smart Interface Card (SIC)
Management Interface	Comware-based managed router platform
WAN and LAN Connectivity	Scalable high-performance WAN and LAN connectivity
Ethernet Interface Support	Ethernet LAN and WAN interfaces with integrated LAN switching
Interface Module Types Supported	SIC, MIM, FIC

HP 0235A297 A-MSR50-40 Multi-Service Router