What is the switching performance?

Provides 192 Gbps nonblocking switching capacity, 142.9 Mpps throughput, and 3.2 µs latency at 1 Gbps. Includes full-duplex support, flow control, rate limiting, and hardware-based wire-speed ACLs, ensuring low-delay performance for enterprise aggregation.

Is it a Layer 3 switch and what management features?

Yes, it's a Layer 3 managed switch with IP routing, IGMP snooping, spanning tree protocol (RSTP/MSTP), QoS, multicast support, port mirroring, and link aggregation. Runs Comware OS with OpenFlow 1.3 for SDN, plus separate data/control paths for enhanced security.

What is the physical form factor?

1U rack-mountable design measures 44 cm W x 30 cm D x 4.36 cm H, weighs 4.5 kg. Black chassis with AC input 100-240V, typical power 115W, heat dissipation 392 BTU/h, suitable for standard 19-inch racks in data centers.

What are ideal deployment scenarios?

Suited for edge/aggregation in large enterprise/campus networks or SMB cores. 48 ports handle high-density access, 4 SFP for uplinks, 192 Gbps capacity supports multiservice convergence with IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack and IRF stacking for resiliency.

Does it support stacking or expansion?

Yes, stackable via IRF with high-bandwidth CX4/SFP+ options. Two extension slots allow up to 4 modular 10GbE ports for uplinks. Supports 10G connectivity, broadcast storm control, and smart link failover in 50 ms.

0235A24X - HP A5500-48G EI 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 autosensing ports Switch

Name: 0235A24X - HP A5500-48G EI 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 autosensing ports Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 0235A24X

0235A24X - HP A5500-48G EI 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 autosensing ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP A5500-48G EI Switch (SKU: 0235A24X) is a Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise environments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 autosensing ports and 4 x SFP mini-GBIC slots for flexible uplinks, plus a console management port and uplink port. With a nonblocking 192 Gbps switching capacity, 3.2 µs latency at 1 Gbps, and 142.9 Mpps throughput, it supports high-performance Layer 2/3/4 switching. Management capabilities include QoS, multicast support, IP routing, IGMP snooping, spanning tree protocol, and flow control. The 1U rack-mountable form factor (44 x 30 x 4.36 cm, 4.5 kg) suits data centers and campus networks. Ideal for edge or aggregation layers in large enterprises or SMB cores, it provides resilient connectivity, separate data/control paths for security, and IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support. Compatible with Comware OS for advanced SDN features like OpenFlow 1.3.

48x Gigabit Ethernet ports with autosensing
4x SFP combo slots for flexible uplinks
192 Gbps nonblocking switching capacity
Layer 3 managed with IP routing & QoS
3.2 µs low latency, 142.9 Mpps throughput
1U rack-mountable enterprise form factor

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Manufacturer part #	0235A24X
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	A5500-48G EI
IPv6 Support	Hardware support for IPv6
Product Line	A5500
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Speed	Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T
Management Capabilities	Layer 3 managed

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Enterprise Edge Switching
Delivers robust Layer 3 routing and 48 Gigabit ports with 192 Gbps capacity for high-density access in large networks. Supports QoS and ACLs for secure traffic prioritization.
Campus Aggregation
4 SFP slots and dual-personality ports enable flexible uplinks to core switches. Nonblocking architecture ensures wire-speed performance with low 3.2 µs latency.
SMB Core Layer
Layer 3 managed features like IP routing and IGMP snooping handle demanding applications. 1U form factor fits compact deployments with stackable IRF support.
Data Center Access
192 Gbps throughput and 142.9 Mpps support multiservice convergence. Separate data/control paths enhance reliability for convergent networks.

Height	1U
Form Factor	1U rack mountable

SFP Ports	4 x SFP (mini-GBIC) slots
Uplink Port	Yes
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 autosensing ports
Expansion Slots	2 port expansion module slots
Console Management Port	Yes

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