How many Gigabit ports does the HPE 870 JG723A provide?

The appliance is classified as a 12-port Gigabit appliance. This means it offers twelve Gigabit-capable network interfaces for connecting access switches, servers, or other network devices. The defined 12-port configuration helps in planning capacity and determining how many appliances are required per site or wiring closet.

What uplink options are available on the HPE 870 JG723A?

According to the category description, the HPE 870 Unified Wired-WLAN Appliance JG723A includes 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks. These are 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP plus interfaces used to connect toward core or aggregation switches. They allow high-bandwidth upstream connectivity and flexibility in choosing appropriate SFP plus transceivers.

Is the HPE 870 JG723A suitable for enterprise deployments?

The product level for the HPE 870 Unified Wired-WLAN Appliance JG723A is specified as Enterprise. This indicates it is intended for larger or more complex environments that require structured, scalable network designs. The combination of unified wired-WLAN capabilities, 12-port Gigabit configuration, and 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks aligns with typical enterprise requirements.

How should the HPE 870 JG723A be positioned in a network design?

Based on its description as a unified wired-WLAN appliance and 12-port Gigabit appliance with 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks, the HPE 870 JG723A is typically positioned at the access or aggregation layer. It connects multiple downstream devices on its Gigabit ports and uses the 10GbE SFP plus uplinks to connect to core or distribution switches.

JG723A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JG723A 12-port appliance

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JG723A 12-port appliance
Brand: HPE
SKU: JG723A
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

JG723A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JG723A 12-port appliance | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE 870 Unified Wired-WLAN Appliance JG723A is an enterprise network security and firewall device designed as a unified wired-WLAN appliance. Classified as a 12-port Gigabit appliance with 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks, it supports environments that require both wired and wireless LAN integration in a single platform. As an enterprise-level solution, this appliance is positioned for organizations standardizing on unified access infrastructure. Its 12-port Gigabit configuration provides multiple network interfaces suitable for core or aggregation roles, while the 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks offer high-bandwidth connectivity to upstream switches or data center networks. The product falls under the Network Security and Firewall Devices category, aligning it with deployments where secure, centrally managed connectivity is important. With its unified wired-WLAN appliance design and enterprise classification, the HPE 870 JG723A fits structured, scalable campus or branch network architectures.

Unified wired-WLAN appliance design
12-port Gigabit appliance configuration
4x 10GbE SFP plus uplink interfaces
Enterprise-level network security device
Suitable for unified access architectures
Designed for enterprise network environments

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JG723A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	870 Unified Wired-WLAN Appliance
Form Factor	Rack-mount
Product Line	HPE 870 Unified Wired-WLAN Appliance
Product Type	Unified Wired-WLAN appliance
Usage Environment	Large enterprise wireless networks
Failover Redundancy	Sub-second failover redundancy
Fast Roaming Support	Fast roaming for wireless clients
IPv4 and IPv6 Support	Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

Best for

Enterprise campus
Suited to enterprise campus networks needing a unified wired-WLAN appliance with 12-port Gigabit connectivity and 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks to aggregate traffic.
Branch office LAN
Appropriate for branch offices standardizing on a single unified wired-WLAN appliance, using the 12 Gigabit ports and 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks for reliable connectivity.
Unified access infrastructure
Fits organizations designing unified access infrastructure where wired and WLAN services are consolidated on a 12-port Gigabit appliance with 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks.
Secure network edge
Applicable at the secure network edge, leveraging its role as a network security and firewall device and its 12-port Gigabit configuration with 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks.
Aggregation layer
Can be used at the aggregation layer to consolidate wired-WLAN traffic over 12 Gigabit ports with 4x 10GbE SFP plus uplinks toward core switches.

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Quality of Service Features	Advanced QoS

Default Supported Access Points	256 APs

Maximum Supported Access Points	1536 APs

Maximum Users Local AAA Authentication	3000 users

Maximum Users Local Portal Authentication	6000 users

Centralized Throughput	40 Gbit/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

SFP Ports	12 SFP 100/1000 Mb/s ports
RF Management	Comprehensive RF management
SFPPlus Ports	4 SFP+ 10GbE ports
SFP Port Standards	IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X; IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX
RJ45 Port Standards	IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
Serial Console Port	1 RJ-45 serial console port
LAN Ports Description	12x 1 GbE ports; 12x 1 GbE SFP ports; 4x 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports
Dual-Personality Ports	8 dual-personality ports
RJ45 Autosensing Ports	12 RJ-45 autosensing 100/1000 ports
RJ45 Port Duplex Modes	100BASE-TX half or full; 1000BASE-T full only
SFPPlus Port Standards	10GBASE-ER; 10GBASE-LR; 10GBASE-SR; 10GBASE-LRM
Energy Efficient Ethernet	IEEE 802.3az support
Front Panel Ports Summary	12 RJ-45 100/1000; 12 SFP 100/1000; 4 SFP+ 10GbE on front panel
Out-of-Band Management Port	1 RJ-45 out-of-band management port
Supported Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11n; IEEE 802.11ac
Maximum Supported Wireless Clients	30,000 clients

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