What ports does the HP Moonshot 45G Switch Module have?

It includes 45 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports, 6 x 10GbE uplink ports, 1 x RJ-45 console port, USB port, and stacking port. SFP/SFP+ slots are supported for expansions, enabling connectivity for up to 45 Moonshot cartridges per module.

Is the switch manageable, and what protocols are supported?

Yes, fully manageable with Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, QoS via CLI, SNMP, and sFlow. No license keys required. Rack-level stacking simplifies management domains when using dual modules in Moonshot chassis.

What Ethernet standards does it support?

Compliant with Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T. Provides low-latency performance for 1GbE downlinks and 10GbE uplinks, ideal for high-density cartridge-based computing.

What is the form factor and chassis compatibility?

Rack-mountable module for HP Moonshot 1500 chassis, dimensions 37 x 141 x 376 mm, weight 1.707 kg. Up to two modules pair with 6SFP uplink modules, requiring two 1200W PSUs and five fans.

Does it support redundant power?

No dedicated redundant power source on the module itself, but integrates with chassis-level hot-plug 1200W PSUs (at least two required). Dual modules provide traffic resiliency via isolation or stacking.

What are typical use cases for this switch module?

Optimized for data centers with Moonshot cartridges running Ubuntu/RHEL/SLES. Handles HPC, cloud virtualization via 45x1GbE ports and 10GbE uplinks, offering scalable, low-latency networking without expansion modules.

704656-001 - HP 704656-001 Moonshot 45G 45x1GbE Ethernet Switch Module

Name: HP 704656-001 Moonshot 45G 45x1GbE Ethernet Switch Module
Brand: HP
SKU: 704656-001
Price: 408 USD
Availability: InStock

704656-001 - HP 704656-001 Moonshot 45G 45x1GbE Ethernet Switch Module | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Moonshot 45G Switch Module (SKU 704656-001) is an enterprise-grade Ethernet switch module designed for the HP Moonshot 1500 chassis. It features 45 x 1GbE RJ-45 downlink ports for connecting cartridges, 6 x 10GbE uplink ports for high-speed aggregation, one RJ-45 console port, and support for USB and stacking. Compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards including 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T, it offers low-latency Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, QoS, and management via CLI, SNMP, sFlow without licenses. Rack-mountable form factor fits seamlessly into data center environments. Dual modules per chassis enable traffic isolation or stacking for resiliency. Ideal for high-density computing with ProLiant Moonshot cartridges featuring dual-port 1GbE NICs. Provides reliable connectivity for scale-out workloads in cloud, virtualization, and HPC use cases, ensuring efficient rack-level management and performance.

45x 1GbE downlink ports for cartridge connectivity
6x 10GbE uplinks for high-speed aggregation
Layer 2/3 routing, QoS, SNMP management
Rack-mountable for Moonshot 1500 chassis
IEEE 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet compliant
Dual modules for stacking/resiliency

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Featuring

Modular Expansion
Manufacturer part #	704656-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Moonshot 45G
USB Port	Yes
Manageable	Yes
Uplink Port	Yes
Product Line	Moonshot
Product Type	Ethernet Switch Module
Stacking Port	Yes
Ethernet Standard	Gigabit Ethernet; IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T

Compatible systems

Compatible with HP Moonshot chassis systems

HP Moonshot
Form factor: Blade/Cartridge
Designed for HP Moonshot systems

Best for

High-Density Data Centers
Connects 45 cartridges via 1GbE downlink ports in Moonshot 1500 chassis, with 6x10GbE uplinks for aggregation. Supports dual modules for traffic isolation.
HPC Workloads
Delivers low-latency Gigabit Ethernet with Layer 2/3 routing and QoS. Rack-level stacking simplifies management for compute-intensive tasks.
Cloud Virtualization
Manageable via CLI/SNMP/sFlow, compatible with Ubuntu/RHEL/SLES on cartridges. 45 ports ensure scalable connectivity without licenses.
Enterprise Networking
Rack-mountable with console/USB/stacking ports. IEEE 802.3 compliant for reliable 1GbE performance in scale-out environments.

SDRAM	2GB
Flash Memory	128MB

Switching Capacity	480 Gb/s
Throughput per 1G Port	1.5 mp/s (64-byte packets)
Throughput per 10G Port	14.8 mp/s

Typical Power	60 W
Redundant Source of Power	No

Weight	1.707 kg (3.76 lb)
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Chassis Height	4.3U

Network Ports	45 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Shared Status	SFP/SFP+ Slots Yes
Cartridge Slots	45
Console Management Port	1 x RJ-45 console port

HP 704656-001 Moonshot 45G 45x1GbE Ethernet Switch Module

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