What ports does the HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI Switch have?

It features 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3at) with Auto-MDIX and duplex flexibility, plus 4 shared SFP expansion slots. Two additional interface slots support GbE/10GbE modules for uplink expansion, accommodating up to 4 SFP transceivers.

Is this switch TAA-compliant?

Yes, the HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI is explicitly TAA-compliant, meeting trade agreement standards. It also complies with UL 60950-1, EN 60825, IEC 60950-1, and CAN/CSA safety certifications for government and enterprise procurement.

What management features are available?

Includes console management port, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for centralized management, multiple configuration files on dual flash images, complete session logging for troubleshooting, and advanced QoS for traffic prioritization in convergent networks.

Does it support IPv6?

Yes, full IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support with hardware acceleration provides seamless migration paths. Combined with Layer 2/3 capabilities, it handles modern enterprise traffic efficiently.

What is the form factor and deployment suitability?

1U rack-mountable (4.36 x 44 x 30 cm) designed for edge, aggregation, or core layers in large enterprise/campus networks or SMB cores. Dual power supplies available for high availability.

What PoE capabilities does it offer?

IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on all 24 ports delivers up to 30W per port, supporting IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras. Maximum PoE budget reaches 370W, with options for dual supplies enhancing resiliency.

JG252A - HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant Switch

Name: JG252A - HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JG252A
Price: 992 USD
Availability: InStock

JG252A - HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant Switch (SKU: JG252A) is a Layer 2/3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch from the HPE 5500 EI Series, designed for enterprise networks. It features 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports and 4 shared SFP expansion slots, with 2 interface slots supporting GbE and 10GbE modules for flexible uplinks. TAA-compliant with IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support, it delivers high-performance switching, enterprise-scale MAC learning, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, IEEE 802.3x flow control, and up to 1024 trunk groups. Management includes SNMP v1/v2c/v3, console port, multiple configuration files, session logging, and advanced QoS for convergent networks. Rack-mountable 1U form factor suits edge, aggregation, or core deployment in large enterprises or SMBs. Dual power supplies enhance availability; Comware 5/7 OS provides robust security and reliability.

24x Gigabit PoE+ ports + 4 shared SFP slots
2 expansion slots for GbE/10GbE modules
Layer 2/3 with jumbo frames to 9216 bytes
Up to 1024 trunks, IEEE 802.3x flow control
SNMP v1-3, advanced QoS for convergence
TAA-compliant, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support

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Featuring

MAC Address Table
Manufacturer part #	JG252A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant
Technology	TAA-compliant; IPv4/IPv6 dual stack support
Product Line	HPE 5500 EI Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 2/3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SNMP Support	SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 for centralized device management
Session Logging	Complete session logging for audit and troubleshooting
Operating System	Comware 5 or Comware 7 Linux-based firmware

Compatible systems

Enterprise Layer 2/3 managed switch compatible with HPE ProLiant infrastructure; supports Comware 5 and 7 firmware

HPE ProLiant DL/ML/BL server series
Model: Various
Form factor: Rack-mount
Generation: Gen8 and later
Enterprise network infrastructure switch compatible with HPE ProLiant server deployments

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Powers PoE+ devices like IP phones and APs with 24 Gigabit ports and IEEE 802.3at support, ideal for access layer with OAM per IEEE 802.3ah for link monitoring.
Aggregation Layer
Supports GbE/10GbE expansion via 2 slots and 4 shared SFP ports, enabling high-capacity uplinks with up to 1024 trunk groups for campus aggregation.
SMB Core
Delivers Layer 2/3 switching with jumbo frames to 9216 bytes and advanced QoS for reliable core performance in small-to-medium businesses.
Campus Networks
TAA-compliant with IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack and SNMP management ensures secure, scalable deployment across large enterprise campuses.

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Network Deployment	Designed for large enterprise and campus networks (edge/aggregation layer) or SMB core layer; robust switching with security and reliability

Quality of Service	Outstanding QoS with latest traffic prioritization technologies for convergent networks

Management Interface	Console management port; centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management

Configuration Storage	Multiple configuration files stored to flash image; dual flash images for independent primary and secondary OS files

Compliance Certifications	UL 60950-1; EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1; EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2; IEC 60950-1; CAN/CSA standards; TAA-compliant

Network & Communication

OAM Support	Ethernet operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) per IEEE 802.3ah; detects data link layer problems
Flow Control	IEEE 802.3x back pressure to reduce congestion in heavy traffic
Trunk Support	Up to 1024 trunk groups with up to 16 members per trunk; static or dynamic groups
Switching Capacity	High-performance Layer 2/3 switching with multilayer reliability
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9216-byte frame size for improved large data transfer performance

Power Supplies	Dual power supplies available on all-fiber model for highest availability

Form Factor	Rack-mountable; designed for edge, aggregation, or core layer deployment
Mounting Type	Rack-mount configuration

Interface/Ports

Network Ports	24 x RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports; 4 x shared SFP expansion slots
Expansion Slots	2 interface slots for modular expansion; supports GbE and 10GbE expansion capability
Port Media Type	Auto-MDIX; 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX half or full duplex; 1000BASE-T full duplex only

HPE 5500-24G-PoE+ EI TAA-compliant Switch