What are the key port specifications of the HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+?

It features 40 fixed 1000/10000 SFP+ ports for 1/10GbE connectivity, 2x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, 1x RJ-45 serial console, 1x RJ-45 out-of-band management port, and 1x USB 2.0. This configuration supports high-density ToR deployments with flexible transceiver options.

What is the switching performance?

Delivers 960 Gbps switching capacity and 714.2 Mpps forwarding rate with cut-through architecture. Latency is less than 1.5 microseconds for 64-byte packets, and it supports a 128,000-entry MAC address table, ensuring non-blocking performance for demanding data center traffic.

Does it support network virtualization?

Yes, via HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) for virtualization and two-tier networks, with convergence time under 50 msec. This reduces management complexity and enables spine/leaf configurations, ideal for scalable enterprise data centers.

What management features are available?

Includes out-of-band management port, web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, sFlow (RFC 3176), NETCONF, Python scripting, DHCP auto-configuration, NTP/SNTP, and hitless ISSU/patching. Multiple configuration files and auto-config options streamline operations.

What power and form factor details?

1RU rack-mountable fixed chassis with empty power supply slots (filler modules included), supporting redundant hot-swap supplies and reversible airflow for efficiency. Advanced power management optimizes consumption in data center environments.

Is it suitable for data center bridging?

Yes, supports IEEE 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control (PFC), DCBX, QoS flow classification (MAC/IP/port/VLAN), queue scheduling (SP, WDRR, WFQ), ECN, and WRED, enabling lossless Ethernet for converged storage and server traffic.

5700-40XG-2QSFP+ - HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch

Name: 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ - HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 5700-40XG-2QSFP+

5700-40XG-2QSFP+ - HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch (JG896A, SKU 5700-40XG-2QSFP+) is a 1RU Layer 2/3 access switch designed for server access layer (ToR) in enterprise data centers, supporting virtualized applications and server-to-server traffic. It features 40 fixed 1000/10000 SFP+ ports and 2x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, delivering 960 Gbps switching capacity and 714.2 Mpps forwarding rate with less than 1.5 microseconds latency for 64-byte packets. The cut-through, non-blocking architecture ensures high performance. Management options include out-of-band port, web GUI, CLI, SNMP, sFlow, NETCONF, Python scripting, and DHCP auto-configuration. HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) enables virtualization with <50 msec convergence. Quality of Service supports flow classification, queue scheduling, ECN, WRED, and Data Center Bridging with PFC and DCBX. It offers reversible airflow, hitless ISSU, and supports redundant hot-swap power supplies. Fixed configuration chassis complies with TAA variant (JG897A).

960 Gbps capacity, 714.2 Mpps forwarding rate
40x 10GbE SFP+ ports + 2x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
<1.5 μs latency for 64-byte packets
IRF virtualization with <50ms convergence
Hitless ISSU and Python scripting support
QoS with SP/WFQ, DCB PFC for lossless traffic

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	5700-40XG-2QSFP+
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	5700-40XG-2QSFP+
Airflow	Reversible airflow support
Part Number	JG896A
Architecture	Cut-through and non-blocking
Product Line	HPE FlexFabric 5700 Series
Product Type	Layer 2/Layer 3 Access Switch
Configuration	Multiple configuration files support; auto-configuration via DHCP, NETCONF, Python scripting
Virtualization	Hewlett Packard Enterprise Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) for virtualization and two-tier networks; IRF convergence time <50 msec

Compatible systems

HPE FlexFabric 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is a Layer 2/3 access switch for enterprise data center deployments; compatible with HPE ProLiant server infrastructure and third-party systems via standard Ethernet connectivity

HPE ProLiant DL/ML Series
Model: Various
Form factor: Rack-mount servers
Generation: Gen8 and later
Designed as access layer switch for HPE ProLiant server deployments in data centers

Best for

Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Ideal for server access layer in enterprise data centers with 40x 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, providing 960 Gbps capacity and <1.5μs latency for high-density server connectivity.
Virtualized Environments
Supports HPE IRF for virtualization and two-tier networks with <50 msec convergence, enabling simplified management and scalable spine/leaf configurations.
Server-to-Server Traffic
Delivers cut-through architecture with 714.2 Mpps forwarding rate and DCB features like PFC for low-latency, lossless traffic in virtualized applications.
High-Performance Computing
128,000 MAC address table and QoS with SP/WFQ scheduling ensure efficient handling of demanding workloads in 1RU form factor.

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Forwarding Rate	714.2 Mpps (million packets per second)

Quality of Service	Flow classification (source/destination MAC, IP, port, protocol, VLAN); queue scheduling (SP, WDRR, WFQ, SP+WDRR, SP+WFQ); ECN and WRED support

Switching Capacity	960 Gbps

Deployment Use Case	Server access layer (ToR) for enterprise data centers; virtualized applications and server-to-server traffic

Supported Protocols	SNMP v1, v2c, v3; sFlow (RFC 3176); NETCONF; Python scripting; DHCP auto-configuration

Data Center Bridging	IEEE 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control (PFC) and DCBX support

MAC Address Table	128,000 entries
Network Time Protocol	NTP and Secure NTP (SNTP) support

Power Management	Advanced chassis power management; reversible airflow for lower power consumption

Software Updates	Hitless ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) and hitless patching

Power Supplies	Comes with power supply slots empty; filler modules provided as accessories; supports redundant hot-swap power supplies

Form Factor	1RU (1 rack unit) standalone switch
Chassis Type	Fixed configuration (non-modular)

Interface/Ports

USB Ports	1x USB 2.0
Port Density	40-port 10GbE in 1RU form factor
Uplink Ports	2x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
Network Ports	40x 1000/10000 SFP+ ports (fixed)
Management Ports	1x RJ-45 serial console port; 1x RJ-45 out-of-band management port
Management Interface	Out-of-band management port; web-based GUI; CLI

HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch

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