What is the switching performance?

Provides 2560 Gbps routing/switching capacity, up to 1440 Bpps throughput, and >0.6 µs latency for 40GbE. Cut-through architecture ensures low-latency, non-blocking operation across all ports with 12 MB packet buffer.

Does it support network operating system flexibility?

Yes, Intel x86 CPU with ONIE bootloader allows installation of compatible independent NOS like Cumulus Linux, enabling choice of software for customized Layer 2/3 features including VXLAN virtualization.

What is the form factor and redundancy?

1U rack-mountable with 2 standard redundant power supplies and 5 front-to-back fan trays. Typical power consumption is 267W AC, supporting high availability in datacenter environments.

What are ideal deployment scenarios?

Suited for ToR switches connecting 10/40GbE servers or spine interconnects in high-performance data centers. High port density and low latency support demanding apps with L2/L3 forwarding and 64000 IPv4 routes.

What airflow direction does JL313A use?

AC Back-to-Front airflow via 5 fan trays, matching standard datacenter cooling. Note JL314A variant offers Front-to-Back if needed for specific rack configurations.

JL313A - HP HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch Switch

Name: JL313A - HP HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JL313A

JL313A - HP HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch (JL313A) is a 1U rack-mountable Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch designed for datacenter top-of-rack (ToR) or spine deployments. It features 32 fixed QSFP+ ports supporting up to 32x 40GbE connections or 96x 10GbE via splitter cables with 8x 40GbE uplinks. Equipped with an Intel x86 CPU and ONIE for flexible NOS installation, it delivers 2560 Gbps switching capacity, >0.6 µs 40GbE latency, and 1440 Bpps throughput. Standard configuration includes 2 power supplies and 5 front-to-back fan trays. High port density and low latency suit demanding applications, with VXLAN support for L2/L3 network virtualization. Ideal for high-performance cloud data centers requiring line-rate L3 switching and wire-speed forwarding across 40GbE/10GbE server or spine interconnects.

32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, breakout to 96x10GbE
2560 Gbps capacity, >0.6 µs low latency
x86 CPU with ONIE for flexible NOS
2 redundant PSUs, 5 fan trays standard
1U rack-mount for high-density ToR/spine
VXLAN L2/L3 for network virtualization

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL313A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch
Technology	High 40GbE port density and low latency for demanding applications; VXLAN L2 & L3 for network virtualization
Product Line	HPE Altoline 6941 Switch Series
Product Type	Open Networking Ethernet Switch with x86 processor and ONIE support
VLAN Support	4,096 VLAN IDs

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Processor	Intel x86 CPU

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Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Supports 32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports for line-rate L2/L3 switching to 10GbE/40GbE servers in compact 1U form factor with low 0.6 µs latency.
Spine Layer
Provides 2560 Gbps capacity and 1440 Bpps throughput for 40GbE spine interconnects, enabling scalable datacenter fabrics.
Network Virtualization
VXLAN L2/L3 support on x86 processor with ONIE allows flexible NOS for virtual overlays in high-density 40GbE environments.
High-Density 10GbE
Breakout to 96x 10GbE ports using splitter cables with 8x 40GbE uplinks for dense server connectivity.

Voltage	90 - 264 VAC
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Idle Power	267 W
Power Supplies	2 Power Supplies Standard (min=2 max=2)
Maximum Power Rating	315 W

Rack Units	1U - Height
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount

Fan Trays	5 Front to Back Fan Trays Standard (min=5 max=5)
Airflow Direction	Front-to-back

Console Port	1 RJ-45 serial console port
Network Ports	32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports (min=0 max=32 QSFP+ Transceivers)
Management Port	1 RJ-45 out-of-band management port

HP HPE Altoline 6941 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch Switch

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