What port types does the HPE FlexFabric 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ support?

The switch features 48 converged SFP+ ports supporting 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel simultaneously, plus 4 dedicated 40GbE QSFP+ ports for uplinks. This enables unified fabric connectivity for Ethernet, FCoE, and traditional SAN environments on a single platform.

What is the maximum switching capacity and throughput?

The switch delivers 1280 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 952 Mpps throughput. This ensures wire-speed performance across all ports simultaneously, supporting high-density data center deployments without performance degradation or packet loss.

Does this switch support IPv6 and advanced routing protocols?

Yes. The 5900CP supports full IPv6 with 8,000 IPv6 routing table entries and advanced protocols including OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, MPLS, RIPng, and IS-ISv6. It also supports VRRP, BFD, and ECMP for enterprise-grade network resilience and multi-path load balancing.

What management and security features are included?

Management options include SNMP 1/2c/3, SSH/SSH2, Telnet, CLI, and TFTP. Security features include RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, ACL support, and comprehensive QoS capabilities. The Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) simplifies multi-switch management and reduces operational complexity.

What is the physical form factor and power requirements?

The switch is a 1U rack-mountable device measuring 43.99cm (W) x 65.99cm (D) x 4.37cm (H) and weighing 13kg. It operates at 0-45°C with 10-90% humidity (non-condensing). Specific power consumption details are available in the detailed datasheet.

How does IRF technology benefit network operations?

Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) reduces management complexity by 88% by allowing multiple switches to operate as a single logical unit. It delivers sub-50ms convergence time for automatic failover, simplifying network design and reducing operational overhead for IT teams managing large deployments.

Is this switch suitable for FCoE convergence environments?

Yes. The 5900CP is specifically designed for converged data center environments. Its 48 converged ports support simultaneous Ethernet and Fibre Channel operation, enabling unified fabric for FC, iSCSI, and SAN connectivity while reducing cable complexity and total cost of ownership.

JH036-61001 - HPE 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch

Name: JH036-61001 - HPE 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JH036-61001
Price: 578 USD
Availability: InStock

JH036-61001 - HPE 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+ is a converged, top-of-rack data center switch delivering 48 fixed 1000/10000 SFP+ ports with 4 QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports. This managed Layer 3 switch provides 1280 Gbps routing/switching capacity and 952 Mpps throughput, supporting FCoE convergence for FC, iSCSI, and SAN environments. With 288K MAC address table entries and support for IPv4/IPv6 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP-4, and IS-IS, it enables enterprise-grade network resilience. The 1U rack-mountable design includes Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology for simplified management with sub-50ms convergence time. Advanced features include VLAN support, QoS, ACL, Data Center Bridging, and comprehensive remote management via SNMP, SSH, and CLI. Ideal for high-density virtualized data centers requiring flexible port density and scalable network architecture.

48x10GbE SFP+ ports + 4x40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
1280 Gbps switching capacity, 952 Mpps throughput
FCoE convergence for unified FC/Ethernet fabric
Advanced routing: OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv6
IRF technology with <50ms convergence time
1U form factor, 288K MAC table, 2GB RAM

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Featuring

IPv6 Routing Table Entries
Manufacturer part #	JH036-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5900CP-48XG-4QSFP+
Idle Power	200 W
Product Line	HP 5900CP
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Maximum Power	260 W
Switching Capacity	1280 Gbps
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
IPv4 Routing Table Entries	16000

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Best for

Data Center Switching
Top-of-rack deployment with 1280 Gbps switching capacity and 952 Mpps throughput supports high-density virtualized environments requiring low-latency, high-performance interconnects.
FCoE Convergence
48 converged ports supporting 1/10GbE and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel enable unified fabric for FC, iSCSI, and SAN connectivity, reducing cable complexity and TCO.
Enterprise Campus Networks
Advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, MPLS) with 16K IPv4 and 8K IPv6 routing table entries support complex multi-site deployments with redundancy.
High-Availability Infrastructure
IRF technology reduces management overhead by 88% while delivering sub-50ms convergence time, ensuring business continuity for mission-critical applications.
Cloud and Service Provider Networks
Scalable architecture with VLAN, QoS, ACL, and Data Center Bridging support enables multi-tenant environments and service differentiation.

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RAM	2 GB SDRAM
Flash Memory	512 MB

MAC Address Table Size	288K entries

Management & Protocols

Routing Protocol	OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, static IPv6 routing, RIPng, IS-ISv6, BGP-4+, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP 1, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, TFTP, CLI

AC Voltage	100 - 240 V ac

Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Interface/Ports

USB Port	1 x USB 2.0
SFP+ Ports	48 x 1 Gigabit / 10 Gigabit / 4 Gb Fiber Channel / 8 Gb Fiber Channel SFP+
QSFP+ Ports	4 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+
Console Port	1 x serial (console) RJ-45
Network Ports	48 x 10GbE SFP+; 4 x 40GbE QSFP+
Management Port	1 x management (LAN) RJ-45

Depth	65.99 cm
Width	43.99 cm
Height	4.37 cm
Weight	13 kg

Humidity Range Operating	10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C - 45 °C

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