What is the form factor of the HP A-MSR20-40 JF228A router?

The HP A-MSR20-40 Multi-Service Router JF228A is described as an MSR20-40 modular 1U rack-mount router. This means it occupies a single rack unit in a standard equipment rack, enabling dense installations in network rooms or data centers while keeping a consistent mechanical footprint across deployments.

Which vendor brand does the JF228A router belong to?

The JF228A router is branded as a Hewlett Packard Enterprise product. Its full designation is HP A-MSR20-40 Multi-Service Router under the HPE brand. This makes it suitable for organizations that standardize on HPE networking and prefer to keep routing, switching, and related infrastructure within a single vendor ecosystem.

How is the HP A-MSR20-40 JF228A positioned in terms of product level?

The HP A-MSR20-40 Multi-Service Router JF228A is specified with an enterprise product level. This positioning indicates it is intended for use in business and organizational networks that require stable, centrally managed routing platforms, rather than entry-level or home use scenarios.

How can procurement teams uniquely identify this MSR20-40 router?

Procurement and asset management teams can uniquely identify this router using its SKU JF228A along with the model name HP A-MSR20-40 Multi-Service Router. Referencing both the SKU and the MSR20-40 designation helps avoid confusion with other HPE routers or different MSR series configurations.

JF228A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JF228A MSR20-40 multi-service router

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JF228A MSR20-40 multi-service router
Brand: HPE
SKU: JF228A
Price: 628 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise HP A-MSR20-40 Multi-Service Router JF228A is an enterprise-class modular 1U rack-mount router designed for professional network environments. As part of the MSR20-40 family, it is positioned for multi-service routing in demanding enterprise scenarios. The router belongs to the routers category, specifically enterprise multi-service routers, making it suitable for organizations that standardize on modular branch or edge routing platforms. Its 1U rack-mount form factor supports efficient equipment rack utilization in data centers or wiring closets. The MSR20-40 modular architecture provides flexibility for network design, allowing IT teams to tailor the router to specific deployment requirements based on supported modules and services. With Hewlett Packard Enterprise branding, it aligns with environments that already use HPE infrastructure and management practices. The JF228A identifier helps procurement teams accurately specify and track this particular MSR20-40 configuration in their asset and purchasing systems.

Enterprise HP A-MSR20-40 multi-service router platform
MSR20-40 modular 1U rack-mount router design
Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded solution
SKU JF228A for precise procurement tracking
Enterprise product level for business networks
Suited to routers, enterprise multi-service category

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Product Type
Manufacturer part #	JF228A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	MSR20-40
Series	MSR20 series
Mounting	Rack-mountable 1U
SIC Slots	4 SIC slots
Part Class	Enterprise branch router
Technology	Wired
Device Type	Router
Product Line	HP A-MSR20 series

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Branch routing
Suitable for branch environments that require an enterprise multi-service router, using the MSR20-40 modular 1U rack-mount platform for standardized deployments.
Edge aggregation
Fits enterprise edge roles where a multi-service router is required and a modular MSR20-40 1U rack-mount design aligns with existing routing standards.
Rack-based network cores
Designed as a 1U rack-mount router, appropriate for network racks in data rooms where compact enterprise routing is needed using MSR20-40 modular hardware.
Standardized enterprise platforms
Useful for organizations standardizing on Hewlett Packard Enterprise HP A-MSR20-40 multi-service routers across sites, identified by SKU JF228A for consistent procurement.
Multi-service infrastructure
Applicable where an enterprise multi-service routing platform is required and the MSR20-40 modular 1U rack-mount design fits architectural guidelines.

LAN Ports	10/100 LAN ports
USB Ports	1 USB port
WAN Ports	2 FE WAN ports

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JF228A MSR20-40 multi-service router

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