What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance of HPE JL864-61101?

The HPE FlexFabric 5901AF JL864-61101 offers 336Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 250Mpps forwarding rate. Latency measures 5µs for 1Gbps ports and 1.2µs for 40Gbps, enabling non-blocking wire-speed performance across all 48x1G + 4x10G + 2x40G ports in high-density data center ToR roles.

What port configuration does the 5901AF provide for uplinks and downlinks?

It includes 48x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 downlink ports for servers/endpoints, 4x 1/10GbE SFP+ flexible uplinks, and 2x 40GbE QSFP+ for spine/core connectivity. Management via RJ-45 console, mini-USB, and USB-A supports easy CLI access and file transfers.

Does it support Layer 3 routing and stacking protocols?

Yes, supports OSPFv2/v3, BGP-4, ISIS, RIPng, VRRP, static routes with 16K IPv4/8K IPv6 entries. Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) enables virtual stacking of up to 10 units as one logical switch for simplified management and high availability.

What advanced features aid data center deployments?

Features ZTP for zero-touch setup, ISSU for hitless upgrades, OpenFlow for SDN, Ethernet OAM, MSTP/RSTP loop protection, LACP aggregation, IGMP/MLD snooping, QoS/CoS, ACLs, and 9216-byte jumbo frames, optimizing virtualization and multicast traffic.

How is power and cooling managed in rack environments?

1U chassis with front-to-rear airflow and dual hot-plug PSU slots for 1+1 redundancy (PSUs optional). Energy-efficient fans with 2 trays ensure reliable cooling in standard data center cabinets alongside cable management support.

What management and security options are available?

Secure management via SNMPv1/2c/3, SSHv2, Telnet, Syslog, NTP, TFTP. Authentication with RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X; security via ACLs, broadcast storm control, DHCP relay/snooping, proxy ARP, and STP loop guard for robust enterprise protection.

JL864-61101 - HPE 5901AF 48-Port Switch Switch

Name: JL864-61101 - HPE 5901AF 48-Port Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL864-61101
Price: 1492 USD
Availability: InStock

JL864-61101 - HPE 5901AF 48-Port Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5901AF JL864-61101 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch designed for data center top-of-rack (ToR), enterprise access, and campus aggregation environments. Featuring 48x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 downlink ports, 4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, and 2x 40GbE QSFP+ for spine connectivity, it provides 336Gbps switching capacity and 250Mpps forwarding rate with ultra-low latency of 5µs at 1Gbps and 1.2µs at 40Gbps. Advanced features include IPv4/IPv6 routing (16K/8K entries), 110K MAC table, jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, OSPFv2/v3, BGP-4, ISIS, RIP, VRRP, IRF stacking for virtual chassis, OpenFlow for SDN, ISSU for zero-downtime upgrades, ZTP for automated provisioning, QoS, ACLs, MSTP/RSTP, LACP, IGMP snooping, and Ethernet OAM. The 1U rack-mountable chassis supports optional 1+1 redundant hot-plug PSUs, front-to-rear airflow, 2GB SDRAM, 1GB flash, and comprehensive management via SNMPv3, SSHv2, CLI. Ideal for dense server connectivity, virtualized workloads, and scalable fabrics reducing OpEx through simplified management and high reliability.

336Gbps switching capacity with full line-rate forwarding.
250Mpps throughput and 5µs latency at 1Gbps ports.
48x Gigabit RJ-45 plus 4x10G SFP+ and 2x40G QSFP+ ports.
110K MAC addresses and 16K IPv4 routes supported.
IRF stacking and OpenFlow SDN for scalable fabrics.
Front-to-rear airflow with optional 1+1 PSU redundancy.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL864-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5901AF 48-Port Switch
Standards	IEEE 802.1D/Q/p/w/s/ad, 802.3x/ae/ah/ag/ab
IPv4 Routes	16,000 entries
IPv6 Routes	8,000 entries
Jumbo Frames	9216 bytes
Product Line	FlexFabric
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Advanced Features	IRF Stacking, OpenFlow SDN, ISSU, ZTP, DCB

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant/Synergy ecosystems; broad SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver support; IRF stacks with same-series switches.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360/380
Form factor: 2U/1U Rack
Generation: Gen10/11
Direct ToR connectivity via 1G/10G/40G for server uplinks.
HPE Synergy
Model: Any
Form factor: Composable
Generation: Current
Aggregation layer for frame fabrics.

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Data Center Top-of-Rack
Connects dense server farms with 48x1G ports and high-speed 40G uplinks for low-latency east-west traffic in virtualization clusters.
Enterprise Access Layer
Provides Gigabit access for workstations, VoIP, and printers in wiring closets with VLAN segmentation, 802.1X, and QoS prioritization.
Campus Aggregation
Aggregates floor switches via 10G/40G uplinks supporting L3 routing, IRF stacking for resilient multi-switch fabrics.
SDN Deployments
OpenFlow-enabled for software-defined networking integration, enabling dynamic flow control and centralized orchestration.

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Latency	5µs (1Gbps); 1.2µs (40Gbps)
Forwarding Rate	250 Mpps
Switching Capacity	336 Gbps

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