Is this a Layer 3 switch and what routing does it support?

Yes, it's a Layer 3 stackable switch with static routing, RIP, OSPF, and BGP support, plus 16,000 IPv4 and 8,000 IPv6 route entries, 128,000 MAC addresses, ideal for enterprise core and ToR routing.

What is the performance like for latency and throughput?

Offers ultra-low latency <1.5 µs for 64-byte packets at 10 Gb/s, 336 Gb/s switching capacity, and up to 250 million pps throughput, ensuring high performance for virtualized server traffic.

What power and form factor details are provided?

Dual power supplies standard (recommended JC680A, 100-240V AC), in a 1U rack-mountable chassis (17.32 x 18.11 x 1.72 in, 28.66 lbs), with USB and RJ-45 management ports for easy deployment.

What compliance standards does it meet?

TAA-compliant with UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2, FDA, NOM, RoHS, CISPR 32 Class A, and FCC CFR 47 Part 15 B Class A for safety and emissions in enterprise environments.

What management features are available?

Includes USB 2.0 port for file copy/management, RJ-45 serial console, out-of-band management port, and support for IEEE 802.1ab LLDP, 802.1AG CFM protocols for streamlined network operations.

JH038A - HPE 5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+ 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x 10GBASE-T ports; 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports Switch

Name: JH038A - HPE 5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+ 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x 10GBASE-T ports; 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JH038A
Price: 685 USD
Availability: InStock

JH038A - HPE 5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+ 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x 10GBASE-T ports; 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+ TAA-compliant Switch (SKU: JH038A) is a high-performance Layer 3 stackable switch designed for enterprise data centers. It features 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, 4 x 10GBASE-T ports, and 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports, delivering up to 336 Gb/s switching capacity and ultra-low latency under 1.5 µs for 64-byte packets. Supporting static routing, RIP, OSPF, and BGP, it handles complex Layer 3 routing in virtualized environments. The 1U rack-mountable chassis includes dual power supplies (recommended JC680A), USB management port, and compliance with UL 60950-1, RoHS, and FCC standards. Ideal for top-of-rack deployments in large enterprises, it supports IEEE protocols like 802.1ab LLDP and 802.3ah EFM, ensuring reliable convergence of Ethernet and storage traffic with high throughput up to 250 Mpps.

48x1GbE + 4x10GbE + 2x40GbE QSFP+ ports
336 Gb/s capacity, <1.5µs latency, 250 Mpps
Layer 3: RIP/OSPF/BGP, 128K MAC, 16K IPv4 routes
1U rack-mountable, dual redundant power supplies
TAA-compliant, RoHS, UL/FCC certified
USB/OOB management, IEEE 802.1ab/802.3ah support

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Manufacturer part #	JH038A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+
Product Line	HPE FlexFabric 5900 Switch Series
Product Type	Top-of-rack Ethernet switch
Ethernet Speed	1GbE copper ports; 10GbE copper ports; 40GbE fiber ports
Layer 3 Routing	Static routing; RIP; OSPF; BGP support
Supported Protocols	IEEE 802.1D MAC Bridges; IEEE 802.1ab LLDP; IEEE 802.1AG CFM; IEEE 802.3AH EFM
Management Interface	USB port for file copy and management

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Data Center Top-of-Rack
Provides high-density 48x1GbE ports with 4x10GbE and 2x40GbE uplinks for server access layer, supporting low-latency <1.5µs and 336Gb/s capacity in virtualized environments.
Enterprise Core Layer
Layer 3 routing with RIP, OSPF, BGP handles medium enterprise core traffic convergence, featuring 128K MAC table and 16K IPv4 routes.
Virtualized Server Farms
Ultra-low latency and high throughput up to 250Mpps support server-to-server traffic, with IEEE 802.1ab LLDP for efficient virtualization management.
High-Bandwidth Uplinks
2x QSFP+ 40GbE ports enable fiber uplinks for spine connectivity, paired with dual power supplies for reliable operation.

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Latency	< 1.5 µs (64-byte packets)
Throughput	Up to 250 million ps (64-byte packets)
Switching Fabric	336 Gb/s
MAC Address Table Size	128000 entries
Routing Table Size IPv4	16000 entries
Routing Table Size IPv6	8000 entries

Compliance Certifications	UL 60950-1; EN 60950-1/A11; IEC 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1; FDA 21 CFR Subchapter J; NOM; RoHS Compliance; CISPR 32 Class A; FCC CFR 47 Part 15 B Class A

AC Voltage	100 - 240 V ac
Power Supplies	2 power supplies standard (min=2 max=2); Recommended JC680A

Depth	46.0 cm (18.11 in)
Width	43.99 cm (17.32 in)
Height	4.37 cm (1.72 in)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable chassis

Max Heat Dissipation	887 BTU/hr (935.79 kJ/hr)
Acoustic Low-Speed Fan	43.6 dB
Acoustic High-Speed Fan	56.9 dB

Interface/Ports

USB Ports	1 USB 2.0
SFP+ Ports	4 fixed 1000/10000 SFP+ ports
QSFP+ Ports	2 QSFP+ 40-GbE ports
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x 10GBASE-T ports; 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports
Management Ports	1 RJ-45 out-of-band management port
Serial Console Ports	1 RJ-45 serial console port

HPE 5900AF 48G 4XG 2QSFP+ 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 4 x 10GBASE-T ports; 2 x QSFP+ 40GbE ports Switch

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