The HPE FlexFabric 5700-32XGT-8XG-2QSFP+ (JG898A) is a high-density, ultra-low-latency top-of-rack switch designed for enterprise data centers. It delivers 960 Gbps switching capacity with 714.2 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting 32 x 10GbE RJ-45 ports, 8 x 10G SFP+ ports, and 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports. The switch features sub-1.5 microsecond latency for 64-byte packets, 128,000 MAC address table entries, and 9 MB packet buffer. It supports Layer 2 and light Layer 3 switching with HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) virtualization, reducing management complexity by up to 88 percent. Ideal for server access layer deployments, it operates in a compact 1U form factor with dual power supply slots and supports jumbo frames up to 10 KB, FCoE, and advanced QoS features.
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Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Ideal for server access layer deployments in large and medium-sized enterprise data centers. The 32 x 10GbE ports support high-density server connectivity while 2 x 40G QSFP+ uplinks provide backbone bandwidth for demanding virtualized applications.
Server-to-Server Traffic
Optimized for east-west data center traffic with 960 Gbps switching capacity and <1.5µs latency. Supports 128,000 MAC addresses and 9 MB packet buffer for efficient handling of intensive workloads without performance degradation.
Virtualized Environments
HPE IRF stacking reduces management complexity by 88 percent with <50 msec convergence time. Supports FCoE, LACP link aggregation (128 groups of 16 ports), and advanced QoS for multi-tenant virtualized deployments.
High-Bandwidth Applications
714.2 Mpps forwarding rate and 40GbE-to-10GbE splitter cable compatibility enable scaling of bandwidth-intensive applications. Supports jumbo frames up to 10 KB and weighted fair queuing for priority traffic management.
Storage Area Networks (SAN)
FCoE support including Fibre Channel Forwarder (FCF), transit, and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) enables converged infrastructure. 8 x 10G SFP+ ports provide flexible connectivity for storage and server interconnects.
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Physical Characteristics
Depth
46 cm (18.11 in)
Width
43.99 cm (17.32 in)
Height
4.37 cm (1.72 in)
Dimensions
4.37 x 43.99 x 46 cm (1.72 x 17.32 x 18.11 in)
Rack Units
1U
Form Factor
1U Rack Mountable Switch
Interface/Ports
Ethernet Ports
32 x 10G Base-T RJ-45 ports; 8 x 10G SFP+ ports; 2 x 40G QSFP+ ports
Console/Management Ports
RJ-45 console port; USB port for file transfer; Management Ethernet port
Out-of-band Management Port
1x RJ-45
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum switching capacity and latency of the HPE 5700-32XGT-8XG-2QSFP+?
The switch delivers 960 Gbps switching capacity with a forwarding rate of 714.2 Mpps. Latency is less than 1.5 microseconds for 64-byte packets, ensuring ultra-low-latency performance critical for real-time applications and high-frequency trading environments. This non-blocking architecture supports simultaneous wire-speed transmission across all ports.
How many servers can this switch support with its port configuration?
The switch provides 32 x 10GbE RJ-45 ports for direct server connections, plus 8 x 10G SFP+ ports for additional flexibility. With 40G QSFP+ ports configurable as four 10GbE ports each via splitter cables, the effective capacity scales to 48 x 10GbE connections. This supports 32-48 high-performance servers in a single top-of-rack deployment.
Does this switch support stacking and redundancy?
Yes, the switch supports HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking, which reduces management complexity by 88 percent and delivers sub-50 millisecond convergence time. It includes dual power supply slots (1 minimum required) for redundancy. IRF enables virtual stacking of multiple switches as a single logical unit for simplified management and rapid failover.
What management and protocol features are included?
The switch supports Layer 2 and light Layer 3 switching with advanced QoS (802.1p, STP, RSTP, MSTP), LACP link aggregation (128 groups of 16 ports), BFD, ECMP, and FCoE for converged infrastructure. It includes RJ-45 console port, USB port, and out-of-band management port. MAC address table supports 128,000 entries with 9 MB packet buffer.
Is this switch suitable for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) deployments?
Yes, the switch provides full FCoE support including Fibre Channel Forwarder (FCF), transit, and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) capabilities. This enables converged infrastructure consolidation, allowing storage and data traffic on the same network. The 8 x 10G SFP+ ports provide flexible connectivity for storage area network integration.
What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?
The switch is a compact 1U rack-mountable device with dimensions of 4.37 x 43.99 x 46 cm (1.72 x 17.32 x 18.11 inches). It features dual power supply slots with 2 GB SDRAM, 512 MB flash, and 9 MB packet buffer. Maximum power rating is 162-175W with idle power consumption of 90-115W, depending on configuration.
Can the 40G QSFP+ ports be used as 10GbE connections?
Yes, each 40G QSFP+ port can be configured as four 10GbE ports using 40GbE-to-10GbE splitter cables. This provides flexibility for mixed-speed deployments and future scalability. The switch supports jumbo frames up to 10,000 bytes on both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit ports for optimized throughput.
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