How many Switch Fabric Modules can the JC474-61201 chassis support?

The JC474-61201 chassis supports 2 Switch Fabric Module slots. These dedicated SFM positions are designed to host the switching fabric modules that handle data forwarding within the HP A9508-V system, allowing network designers to plan fabric performance and potential redundancy based on two available slots.

How many I O modules can be installed in the HP A9508-V JC474-61201 chassis?

This chassis provides 8 I O module slots. These slots accept compatible I O modules from the HP A9508-V ecosystem, enabling flexible configuration of network interfaces. The 8 available positions allow you to tailor overall port capacity and adjust your interface mix over time without changing the chassis.

Is the JC474-61201 a complete switch or just a chassis component?

The JC474-61201 is described as a chassis component for the HP A9508-V modular switch. It provides 2 SFM slots and 8 I O module slots but does not, by itself, constitute a fully populated switch. Additional Switch Fabric Modules and I O modules must be installed to create an operational switching system.

For what kind of environments is the JC474-61201 A9508-V chassis intended?

The JC474-61201 A9508-V chassis is categorized at the enterprise product level. Its modular design, with 2 SFM slots and 8 I O module slots, is intended for enterprise networks that require scalable switching infrastructure, structured fabric and interface separation, and the ability to adjust configurations as requirements evolve.

JC474-61201 - HP A9508-V Switch

Name: JC474-61201 - HP A9508-V Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JC474-61201
Price: 1308 USD
Availability: InStock

JC474-61201 - HP A9508-V Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP JC474-61201 A9508-V is a modular switch chassis designed for enterprise network deployments that require flexible fabric and interface expansion. This chassis provides dedicated support for 2 Switch Fabric Module slots, enabling separation of switching fabric from line interfaces. It also offers 8 I O module slots, allowing network teams to populate the chassis with a variety of interface modules to match their topology and capacity plans. As part of the HP A9508-V switch family, this chassis serves as the foundational hardware frame that houses SFMs and I O modules for building scalable switching infrastructures. The clear slot allocation for SFM and I O modules simplifies planning for redundancy, upgrades, and phased rollouts. This chassis oriented design gives IT teams a structured platform for consolidating multiple network connections and tailoring port density through the installed I O modules.

Modular HP A9508-V switch chassis design
2 dedicated Switch Fabric Module slots
8 slots for I O interface modules
Enterprise level chassis for A9508-V family
Supports flexible network interface expansion
Chassis only, accepts SFM and I O modules

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Featuring

Product Name
Manufacturer part #	JC474-61201
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	A9508-V
Series	A9500 Series
Enclosure	Chassis only, requires separate SFM and I/O modules
Part Class	Chassis component for modular network switch
Rack Units	14U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Modular switch chassis
Product Line	HP A9500 Series

Best for

Core switching
Suitable as a chassis foundation for enterprise core switching where 2 SFM slots and 8 I O module slots allow structured deployment of switching fabric and interface modules.
Modular upgrades
Useful in environments that plan staged expansion, as the 8 I O module slots allow incremental addition or replacement of interface modules without changing the chassis.
Redundancy planning
Supports architectures that separate switching fabric from interfaces, with 2 SFM slots and 8 I O module slots simplifying designs that require fabric and line module redundancy.
Network aggregation
Provides a chassis base for aggregating multiple network links by populating the 8 available I O module slots with appropriate interface modules in the HP A9508-V family.
Lab and staging environments
Well suited for test or staging setups that require flexible module configuration, leveraging the 2 SFM slots and 8 I O module slots for varied network scenarios.

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Product Type	Network switch chassis

Power Redundancy Support	Supports redundant power supply configuration when multiple PSUs are installed

Compatible Switch Platform	HP A9508 modular switch

Number of I/O Module Slots	8 I/O module slots

Hot-Swap Components Supported	Switch fabric modules and I/O modules are hot swappable

Redundant Components Supported	Support for redundant switch fabric modules

Number of Switch Fabric Module Slots	2 SFM slots

Forwarding Rate (System) - A9500 Series Reference	Up to 4288 Mpps forwarding rate in a fully configured A9508 chassis (series level reference, applicable to chassis when fully configured)

Power Consumption

Power Supply Configuration	Chassis supports plug-in power supply units (PSUs) for operation; power is supplied via dedicated PSU slots (PSUs not included with bare chassis configuration)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Management Interface Type - Chassis	Management provided via installed management and I/O modules (chassis provides slots for these modules)
Number of Total Expansion Module Slots	10 (2 switch fabric module slots and 8 I/O module slots)
Expansion Interface Types Supported by Chassis	Supports A9500 series I/O modules including 10/100/1000BASE-T, 10GE, and other Ethernet interface cards
Switching Capacity (System) - A9500 Series Reference	Up to 13.2 Tbps switching capacity in a fully configured A9508 chassis (series level reference, applicable to chassis when fully configured)