HP JF231A A-MSR50-60 enterprise router base unit

Name: HP JF231A A-MSR50-60 enterprise router base unit
Brand: HP
SKU: JF231A

MPN: JF231A·By: HP

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Product overview

The HP A-MSR50-60 enterprise branch modular router base unit, SKU JF231A, is designed as a modular multi-service router platform for demanding branch environments. As a base unit, it provides a foundation for building customized routing solutions aligned with specific enterprise requirements. The modular design supports multi-service deployments, allowing organizations to tailor interfaces and services as needed. Positioned for enterprise branch use, it fits into architectures where scalability and structured expansion are priorities. Networking ports and interfaces are determined by the modular configuration selected for the A-MSR50-60 platform. Power consumption characteristics follow the design of this enterprise-grade modular router base unit. This product entry focuses on the base hardware platform, which serves as the core routing component within a broader HP A-MSR50-60 deployment in branch and distributed enterprise scenarios.

Enterprise branch modular router base unit design
Modular multi-service router platform
HP A-MSR50-60 model identification
SKU JF231A for precise asset tracking
Enterprise-level product categorization
Supports configurable branch deployments

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JF231A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	A-MSR50-60
Series	MSR50-60
Mounting	Rack-mountable
FIC Slots	6 FIC slots
Frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Part Class	Modular expansion base unit
Rack Units	4U
Target Use	Branch offices; regional offices; medium to large enterprises
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Chassis Type	Router chassis
Flash Memory	512 MB Compact Flash
Product Line	HP A-MSR50 Multi-Service
Product Name	HP A-MSR50-60 Multi Service Router
Product Type	Modular multi-service router
Security Features	Stateful firewall, ACLs, and IPSec encryption
Status Indicators	LED indicators for power and system status
Routing Table Size	100000 entries
Application Use Case	Large branch offices, regional offices, and enterprise deployments
System Memory (Maximum)	1 GB DRAM
Supported VPN Technologies	IPsec VPN and GRE
Routing Engine Architecture	Multicore routing processor with distributed services architecture
Supported Layer 3 Protocols	IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, RIP
Forwarding Performance (IMIX)	up to 1 Mpps
System Memory (Default Installed)	512 MB DRAM
Forwarding Performance (64-byte packets)	up to 2 Mpps

Performance

MTBF	200,000 hours
Lifecycle Status	Product in support life-cycle (MSR50 Series including JF231A)
Throughput (Routing)	up to 1 Gbit/s

Power Consumption

Input Voltage	100 to 240 VAC
Power Supply Type	Internal AC power supply
Maximum Power Consumption	200 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

LAN Ports	Wired LAN supported
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0 host port
Network Type	Wired LAN
Console Ports	1 RJ-45 console port and 1 mini USB console port
WAN Port Type	Ethernet RJ-45
AC Input Connector	Standard IEC AC power connector
Management Features	IMC Intelligent Management Center; command line interface
Management Protocols	SNMP, CLI, web-based management
MAC Address Table Size	Not specified as switch; routing table size 100000 entries
Voice Interface Support	Supports voice FIC modules for converged voice and data
Expansion Slots Description	6 expansion slots for Flexible Interface Cards (FICs)
Network Management Interfaces	Out-of-band management via dedicated console; in-band via Ethernet interfaces

Compatible systems

No explicit system or OS compatibility information found for HP JF231A beyond general enterprise router use

Best for

Enterprise branches
Suitable for enterprise branch environments where an A-MSR50-60 enterprise branch modular router base unit can serve as the core routing platform.
Modular routing deployments
Designed as a modular multi-service router base unit, enabling configurations that align with changing routing and service requirements.
Multi-service network consolidation
Applicable where a modular multi-service router base unit is needed to consolidate multiple network services on a single A-MSR50-60 platform.
Scalable branch infrastructure
Useful in branch networks that require a scalable base unit to support additional modules and interfaces over time.
Standardized enterprise platforms
Fits organizations aiming to standardize on an HP A-MSR50-60 enterprise branch modular router base unit across multiple locations.

Frequently asked questions

What type of product is the HP JF231A A-MSR50-60?

The HP JF231A is an A-MSR50-60 enterprise branch modular router base unit. It is positioned in the router category as a modular multi-service platform, intended to serve as the core base hardware for branch routing deployments where additional modules and services will be added as needed.

Is the HP A-MSR50-60 JF231A suitable for enterprise branch environments?

Yes, the A-MSR50-60 JF231A is described as an enterprise branch modular router base unit. This indicates it is intended for deployment in enterprise branch scenarios where a structured, modular routing platform is required to support a range of network services and configurations.

What does it mean that the A-MSR50-60 JF231A is a modular multi-service router?

Being a modular multi-service router means the A-MSR50-60 JF231A base unit is designed to host multiple services through modular components. Organizations can select and add appropriate modules to the base unit to support the specific routing and service functions needed at each site.

How should procurement teams reference this router in documentation?

Procurement teams should reference the router using both its model and SKU: HP A-MSR50-60, SKU JF231A. This combination clearly identifies the enterprise branch modular router base unit in internal standards, asset registers, and purchasing documentation.

What role does the base unit designation play in planning deployments?

The base unit designation indicates that the JF231A provides the core A-MSR50-60 platform without pre-defined interface or service configurations. This helps teams plan which additional modules or services must be specified and ordered to meet the requirements of each branch deployment.

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Manufacturer part #

JF231A

Brand

Condition

New

Model

A-MSR50-60

Series

MSR50-60

Mounting

Rack-mountable

FIC Slots

6 FIC slots

Frequency

50 to 60 Hz

Part Class

Modular expansion base unit

Rack Units

Target Use

Branch offices; regional offices; medium to large enterprises

Form Factor

Modular chassis

Chassis Type

Router chassis

Flash Memory

512 MB Compact Flash

Product Line

HP A-MSR50 Multi-Service

Product Name

HP A-MSR50-60 Multi Service Router

Product Type

Modular multi-service router

Security Features

Stateful firewall, ACLs, and IPSec encryption

Status Indicators

LED indicators for power and system status

Routing Table Size

100000 entries

Application Use Case

Large branch offices, regional offices, and enterprise deployments

System Memory (Maximum)

1 GB DRAM

Supported VPN Technologies

IPsec VPN and GRE

Routing Engine Architecture

Multicore routing processor with distributed services architecture

Supported Layer 3 Protocols

IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, RIP

Forwarding Performance (IMIX)

up to 1 Mpps

System Memory (Default Installed)

512 MB DRAM

Forwarding Performance (64-byte packets)

up to 2 Mpps

MTBF

200,000 hours

Lifecycle Status

Product in support life-cycle (MSR50 Series including JF231A)

Throughput (Routing)

up to 1 Gbit/s

Input Voltage

100 to 240 VAC

Power Supply Type

Internal AC power supply

Maximum Power Consumption

200 W

LAN Ports

Wired LAN supported

USB Ports

1 USB 2.0 host port

Network Type

Wired LAN

Console Ports

1 RJ-45 console port and 1 mini USB console port

WAN Port Type

Ethernet RJ-45

AC Input Connector

Standard IEC AC power connector

Management Features

IMC Intelligent Management Center; command line interface

Management Protocols

SNMP, CLI, web-based management

MAC Address Table Size

Not specified as switch; routing table size 100000 entries

Voice Interface Support

Supports voice FIC modules for converged voice and data

Expansion Slots Description

6 expansion slots for Flexible Interface Cards (FICs)

Network Management Interfaces

Out-of-band management via dedicated console; in-band via Ethernet interfaces