What is the switching performance of this switch?

Switching capacity is 379.2 Gbps with 282.1 Mpps forwarding rate, 760 Gbps backplane, and under 3.7 microseconds latency for 64-byte packets. Handles 64,000 MAC addresses for high-density enterprise traffic without bottlenecks[NetworkTigers][IOSouth].

Is this a Layer 3 or Layer 4 switch?

It is a Layer 4 managed modular switch with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features like IPv4/IPv6 OSPF, BGP, and policy-based routing. License-free software enables full functionality without extra costs[IOSouth][Blueskysystems].

What form factor does the HPE 5406 zl use?

Rack-mountable 6-slot chassis design with redundant power supply support. Ideal for data centers, accommodating modules for up to 96 ports in enterprise environments[Blueskysystems][NetworkTigers].

What management features are available?

Includes robust QoS, VLANs, sFlow, SNMP, RMON, web-based management, CLI, and Telnet. Advanced protocols like IPv6 BGP and OSPF support complex routed networks with license-free operation[IOSouth].

Can it support 10GbE expansion fully?

Yes, maximum of 32 10GbE ports via modules, plus 8 fixed 10GBASE-T and 8 SFP+. 760 Gbps backplane ensures non-blocking performance for aggregation[NetworkTigers].

J9866A - HP 5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch 8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports; 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots; 4 open module slots Switch

Name: J9866A - HP 5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch 8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports; 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots; 4 open module slots Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: J9866A

J9866A - HP 5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch 8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports; 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots; 4 open module slots Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch (SKU J9866A) is a Layer 4 managed modular chassis switch from the HPE 5400 zl Series, designed for enterprise deployments. It features a rack-mountable 6-slot chassis with 8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports, 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots, and 4 open module slots, supporting up to 32 10GbE ports or 96 autosensing 1GbE ports. Key performance includes 379.2 Gbps switching capacity, 282.1 Mpps forwarding rate, 64,000 MAC addresses, under 3.7 microseconds latency, and 760 Gbps backplane bandwidth. Management offers advanced Layer 2/3 features like IPv4 BGP, policy-based routing, IPv4/IPv6 OSPF, robust QoS, and license-free software. Ideal for enterprise edge, aggregation, and core switching in data centers or campuses, it ensures scalable, high-speed connectivity with redundant power support and flexible expansion.

379.2 Gbps switching, 282.1 Mpps forwarding rate
8x10GBASE-T ports, 8x10GbE SFP+ slots, 4 expansion
760 Gbps backplane, <3.7μs latency @64-byte
64,000 MAC addresses, up to 32x10GbE ports
IPv4/IPv6 OSPF, BGP, policy routing, license-free
Rack-mount 6-slot chassis, redundant power support

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J9866A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
EMC	FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A
Model	5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch
Safety	IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
Product Line	HPE 5400 zl Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 4 Managed Modular Switch
Backplane Bandwidth	760 Gbps
Management Features	Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set; IPv4 BGP; policy based routing; IPv4/IPv6 OSPF; robust QoS; license-free software

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Best for

Enterprise Core Switching
Supports up to 32 10GbE ports and 379.2 Gbps switching capacity with 760 Gbps backplane, enabling high-performance backbone connectivity for large-scale enterprise networks.
Data Center Aggregation
8x10GBASE-T and 8xSFP+ ports with low 3.7μs latency handle high-bandwidth server aggregation, supporting 282.1 Mpps forwarding for efficient traffic management.
Campus Edge Deployment
Rack-mountable 6-slot chassis with advanced L2/L3 features like OSPF and BGP provides flexible expansion up to 96 1GbE ports for campus edge routing.
Branch Office Core
License-free software and robust QoS ensure policy-based routing and IPv6 support, ideal for reliable core operations in SMB branch offices.

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Latency	Under 3.7 microseconds for 64-byte FIFO packets
Forwarding Rate	282.1 Mpps
MAC Address Table	64,000 addresses
Switching Capacity	379.2 Gbps
Maximum Port Support	Supports maximum of 32 10GbE ports or 96 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports or 96 mini-GBICs or combination

Max Wattage	330W (with PoE modules)
Power Supplies	2 redundant hot-plug

Depth	44.5 cm
Width	44.45 cm
Height	17.78 cm (7 U)
Weight	14.1 kg (31.1 lbs)
Rack Units	7 RU
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 6-slot chassis

Humidity	15% to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C

USB Port	1x USB Type A
Console Port	1x RJ-45 serial
Ethernet Ports	8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports; 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots; 4 open module slots

HP 5406 8p 10GBASE-T 8p 10GbE SFP+ v2 zl Switch 8 RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports; 8 10GbE SFP+ transceiver slots; 4 open module slots Switch

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