JH378A - HPE JH378A FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch

Name: HPE JH378A FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JH378A

JH378A - HPE JH378A FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+ Front-to-Back AC Bundle (JH378A) is a modular Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch designed for enterprise data center fabric deployments. This 1RU rack-mountable unit features two 40GbE QSFP+ ports with two expansion module slots for scalability, supporting up to 16 additional QSFP+ ports per module bundle. The switch includes redundant hot-swap AC power supplies and front-to-back airflow design for efficient thermal management in high-density environments. Built-in management capabilities include web-based interfaces, CLI, and SNMP for seamless integration into existing network infrastructure. The modular architecture enables flexible port configurations, making it suitable for high-speed interconnects, storage area networks, and virtualized environments requiring reliable 40GbE fabric connectivity.

2x 40GbE QSFP+ ports with 2 expansion slots
Dual redundant hot-swap 650W AC power supplies
1RU front-to-back airflow design for dense racks
Layer 3 managed switching with CLI, Web UI, SNMP
Modular architecture scales to 18 QSFP+ ports
Hot-swap modules and components for zero-downtime maintenance

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Featuring

Switch Architecture
Manufacturer part #	JH378A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+
Interfaces	2 x 40Gbit LAN QSFP+ , 1 x serial (console) RJ-45 , 1 x management RJ-45 , 1 x USB 2.0 Type A
Product Line	HPE FlexFabric 5930 Switch Series
Product Type	Modular Ethernet Switch; Layer 3 managed switch
Product Status	RETIRED/OBSOLETE; no longer available for sale
Power Redundancy	Yes
Jumbo Frame Support	10000 bytes

Compatible systems

JH378A is a fabric module component for HPE FlexFabric 5930 modular switch systems; not a standalone switch

HPE FlexFabric 5930
Model: 5930 Modular Chassis
Form factor: Modular switch fabric module
Generation: 5930 Series
JH378A is a 2-slot 2QSFP+ fabric bundle module for FlexFabric 5930 chassis

Best for

Data Center Fabric
Deploy as core or aggregation layer switch in virtualized data centers requiring high-speed 40GbE connectivity. The modular 2-slot design with expandable QSFP+ ports supports dynamic scaling of fabric infrastructure.
Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Provides dedicated 40GbE fabric for SAN environments with redundant power supplies and hot-swap capabilities ensuring continuous availability for mission-critical storage traffic.
High-Speed Interconnect
Enables low-latency, high-bandwidth connections between compute clusters and storage systems using 40GbE QSFP+ technology with Layer 3 routing capabilities.
Virtualized Environments
Supports hypervisor clusters and virtual machine migrations with front-to-back airflow design optimized for dense rack deployments and redundant AC power for uptime assurance.

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Routing/switching capacity	1.44 Tbps

RAM	4 GB SDRAM
Flash Memory	1 GB

MAC Address Table Size	288K entries

Management & Protocols

Routing Protocol	OSPF, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-2, BGP, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv3, static IPv6 routing, RIPng, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP 1, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, SSH

Input Voltage	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Supply Type	AC power supply; redundant hot-swap capable

Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Expansion Slots	2 (total) / 2 (free)

QSFP+ Ports	2x QSFP+ ports; 40GbE capable
Port Configuration	Front-to-back (FB) airflow design
Management Interface	Web-based management; CLI; SNMP

Latency	1 µs (64-byte packets)
Throughput	1071 Mpps

Depth	66 cm
Width	44 cm
Height	4.42 cm
Weight	18 kg

Humidity Range Operating	10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Max Operating Temperature	45 °C
Min Operating Temperature	0 °C

What is the maximum port density achievable with the HPE FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot configuration?

The 2-slot chassis supports two native 40GbE QSFP+ ports plus two expansion module slots. Each module accommodates 8 QSFP+ ports, enabling maximum configurations of 18 total 40GbE ports (2 native + 16 from two 8-port modules). This provides flexible scaling from baseline 2-port to full 18-port fabric capacity.

Does the JH378A bundle include power supplies and cooling components?

Yes, the Front-to-Back AC Bundle (JH378A) includes dual 650W AC power supplies with automatic failover and front-to-back fan trays for thermal management. All components are hot-swap capable, allowing replacement without service interruption or chassis shutdown.

What management protocols are supported for remote administration?

The FlexFabric 5930 supports web-based GUI management, command-line interface (CLI) via SSH/Telnet, and SNMP for network monitoring integration. An RJ-45 serial console port provides out-of-band management access independent of network connectivity for emergency troubleshooting.

Is this switch suitable for virtualized data center environments?

Yes, the Layer 3 managed architecture supports VLAN segmentation, advanced routing, and QoS policies essential for virtual machine migrations and multi-tenant environments. The 1RU form factor and redundant components optimize for high-density virtualized deployments.

What transceiver options are compatible with the QSFP+ ports?

The QSFP+ ports support both direct-attach copper (DAC) cables for short-distance connections and optical transceivers for longer-distance fabric links. HPE FlexNetwork X240 and compatible third-party QSFP+ transceivers are supported for flexible cabling strategies.

Can modules be added or replaced without downtime?

Yes, the modular architecture supports hot-swap installation and removal of expansion modules without service interruption. This enables dynamic fabric reconfiguration and capacity scaling while maintaining continuous network operation and service availability.

HPE JH378A FlexFabric 5930 2-Slot 2QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch

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