Is this switch rack-mountable and what are its dimensions?

Yes, it's a 1U rack-mountable switch with height of 1.7 inches and width of 26 inches, fitting standard 19-inch racks. Mounting brackets are provided near ports and power supplies, ideal for dense ToR installations in enterprise environments.

What management features does it support?

As a Layer-3 managed switch, it offers CLI, SNMP, Web GUI, plus advanced features like VXLAN VTEP for overlays, OpenFlow for SDN, and unified VEPA/IMC for virtual-physical management. This ensures scalability in virtualized data centers.

What is the form factor and product level?

It's a 1U rack-mountable enterprise-level switch from the HPE FlexFabric 5930 Series, suited for large data center ToR or medium enterprise core layers. Provides ultra-low latency and wire-speed performance for high-throughput needs.

Does it support virtualization and SDN?

Yes, with VXLAN VTEP OVSDB for virtualized environments and OpenFlow for SDN compatibility. High-density 40GbE ports support spine/ToR connectivity, making it future-proof for cloud-first architectures.

What are the key resiliency features?

Includes DCB for converged networking, FC/FCoE support, IRF stacking for simplified management, and TRILL for multi-path bridging. These enhance reliability in 24/7 data center operations with redundant power options.

JH178-61001 - HPE FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+ 24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports; 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports Switch

Name: JH178-61001 - HPE FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+ 24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports; 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JH178-61001
Price: 905 USD
Availability: InStock

JH178-61001 - HPE FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+ 24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports; 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+ (SKU JH178-61001) is a Layer-3 managed Gigabit Ethernet network switch from the enterprise-grade FlexFabric 5930 Switch Series. It features 24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports for high-speed copper connectivity and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-density uplink aggregation. Designed as a 1U rack-mountable unit with dimensions of 1.7 inches height and 26 inches width, it suits top-of-rack (ToR) deployments in large enterprise data centers or core layers in medium-sized enterprises. Key capabilities include cut-through switching with ultra-low latency, VXLAN VTEP support for virtualized environments, and OpenFlow for SDN compatibility. This configuration supports spine-and-leaf architectures, unified management of virtual and physical networks via VEPA and IMC, and resiliency features like DCB, FC/FCoE, IRF, and TRILL. Ideal for server access layers requiring wire-speed performance and scalability.

24x 1G RJ45 + 2x 40GbE QSFP+ for ToR access
1U rack-mountable, 1.7in H x 26in W chassis
Layer-3 managed with VXLAN VTEP & OpenFlow SDN
Ultra-low latency cut-through wire-speed switching
Supports DCB, FCoE, IRF for resiliency
Unified VEPA/IMC management for virtual/physical nets

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Manufacturer part #	JH178-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+
Product Line	FlexFabric 5930 Switch Series
Product Type	Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Supported Protocols	IRF, OSPF, BGP, MPLS

Network & Communication

Latency	0.7 μs
Forwarding Rate	1440 Mpps

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Data Center Top-of-Rack
Deploys 24x 1G RJ45 ports for server connectivity and 2x 40GbE QSFP+ for spine uplinks in high-density environments.
Server Access Layer
Provides Layer-3 managed Gigabit Ethernet with ultra-low latency cut-through switching for large enterprise server farms.
Virtualized Environments
Supports VXLAN VTEP for efficient overlay networks, leveraging 40GbE ports for scalable virtualization.
Medium Enterprise Core
Offers 1U rack-mount form factor with OpenFlow SDN support for core switching in smaller data centers.

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Max Wattage	720W
Power Supplies	2 redundant hot-plug
Power Supply Type	Hot-plug

Depth	487 mm
Width	26 Inches
Height	1.7 Inches
Weight	16.4 kg
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Mounting Type	Rack-mountable

Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C

USB Ports	1
Console Port	1
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports; 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
Expansion Slots	4
Management Port	1 x OOB

HPE FlexFabric 5930 24x Ports 10/100/1000Base-TX + 2x QSFP+ 24 x 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 ports; 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports Switch

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