What are the switching performance specs?

Delivers 224 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 166.6 Mpps throughput (up to 167 Mpps). Features include jumbo frame support up to 12,288 bytes and IGMP snooping for multicast optimization in high-traffic environments.

How many ports and what types does it have?

Includes 48 x 1GbE PoE+ RJ-45 ports, 4 x fixed Gigabit SFP slots, 2 x fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports, and 2 expansion module slots. Also has 1 RJ-45 console port for management.

Does it support stacking and resiliency?

Yes, IRF enables physical stacking up to 9 units managed as one virtual switch with single IP. Dual power supplies and features like VRRP, Smart Link (50ms failover), and DLDP enhance high availability.

What management and L3 features are available?

Managed Layer 3 switch with HP IMC interface, multi-level QoS, OAM, CFD. Supports IPv6, static/RIP/OSPF routing, MPLS, ACLs, OpenFlow 1.0/1.3 for SDN readiness.

What are the physical dimensions and power specs?

1U rackmount form factor: 43.7 mm H x 439.9 mm W x 460 mm D, 10.5 kg weight, grey color. Power: 195W typical, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz input.

JG542-61001 - HP 5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI Switch

Name: JG542-61001 - HP 5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JG542-61001
Price: 2032 USD
Availability: InStock

JG542-61001 - HP 5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP 5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI Switch (SKU: JG542-61001) is a managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch from the HP 5500 HI Series, designed for enterprise edge and core deployments in data centers, large campuses, and metro Ethernet networks. It features 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 ports with a 1440W PoE budget using dual power supplies, 4 fixed Gigabit SFP ports, 2 fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports, and 2 expansion module slots for up to six 10GbE uplinks. Delivering 224 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 166.6 Mpps throughput, it supports IPv6, static/RIP/OSPF routing, MPLS, ACLs, and Energy Efficient Ethernet. IRF stacking enables up to 9 units under single IP management. QoS with multi-level support, OAM, and CFD ensure reliable performance. The 1U rackmount unit measures 43.7 x 439.9 x 460 mm, weighs 10.5 kg, and uses 195W typical power at 100-240V AC.

1440W PoE+ budget across 48 Gigabit ports
224 Gbps switching, 166.6 Mpps throughput
4 SFP + 2 SFP+ slots, 2 expansion modules
IRF stacking up to 9 units for resiliency
L3 routing: IPv6, OSPF, MPLS, ACLs
1U rackmount, managed via HP IMC

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JG542-61001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI
Stackable	Physical stacking up to 9 units
Technology	IPv6 support; Static & RIP Routing; OSPF; MPLS; ACLs; Energy Efficient Ethernet
Switch type	Managed
Product Line	HP 5500 HI Switch Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Switch layer	L3
MAC Address Table	IGMP snooping supported

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Center Edge
Supports high-density Gigabit connectivity with 48 PoE+ ports and 224 Gbps non-blocking switching for edge layer traffic aggregation. IRF stacking up to 9 units provides resilient virtual fabric.
Large Campus Networks
Powers IP phones, APs, and cameras via 1440W PoE+ budget across 48 ports. L3 routing with OSPF and IPv6 ensures scalable, secure segmentation.
Metro Ethernet
2 SFP+ and 4 SFP slots enable 10GbE uplinks and fiber connectivity. MPLS and OpenFlow support SDN-ready multiservice deployment.
SMB Core
Physical stacking and dual power supplies deliver high availability. Managed via HP IMC for simplified operations in smaller networks.

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Management Interface	HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)	PoE+ with 1440W total budget

Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes; Multi-level QoS; OAM; CFD

Throughput	166.6 Mpps; up to 167 million pps
Switching Capacity	224 Gbps non-blocking architecture
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3at, 802.3u

AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	195 W

Depth	460 mm
Width	439.9 mm
Height	43.7 mm
Weight	10.5 kg
Form Factor	1U rackmount
Rack mounting	Yes
Colour of product	Grey

Interface/Ports

Console port	1 x RJ-45 console port
Ethernet Speed	48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports
SFP module slots quantity	4 SFP slots
SFP+ module slots quantity	2 SFP+ slots
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	48 x 1GbE Copper RJ-45 ports

HP 5500-48G-PoE+-4SFP HI Switch