The HPE FlexFabric 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ (JC772-61201) is an enterprise-class Layer 3 managed network switch designed for campus and data center deployments. This 1U rack-mountable switch delivers 176 Gbps total switching capacity with 112 million packets per second forwarding rate across 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 QSFP+ 40 Gigabit uplink ports. The switch supports full IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) with 740W total power budget, enabling simultaneous power delivery to 48 endpoints including IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras. Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities include OSPF, BGP, RIP, and static routing with support for VLAN segmentation, ACLs, and port mirroring. The dual redundant power supply design and dual fan configuration ensure high availability for mission-critical network infrastructure. Management options include web GUI, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, and Telnet for flexible integration into existing enterprise management systems. With 128,000 MAC address table entries and support for 16,000 IPv4 routing entries, this switch scales efficiently for large enterprise networks.
48-Port PoE+ L3 Managed Switch.
1280Gbps / 112Mpps switching capacity.
48x GbE + 4x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks.
740W PoE+ budget, 30W per port.
1U rack-mount, dual PSU/fans.
OSPF, BGP, RIP routing protocols.
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Manufacturer part #
JC772-61201
Brand
HPE
Condition
Refurbished
ARP Support
Yes - Address Resolution Protocol
Device Type
Switch - 48 Ports - Layer 3 - Managed - Stackable
IGMP Support
Yes - Internet Group Management Protocol for multicast
QoS Features
8 priority queues, traffic shaping, rate limiting
VLAN Support
Yes - IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
VRRP Support
Yes - Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
IS-IS Routing
Yes - IS-IS and IS-ISv6 support
Spanning Tree
Compatible systems
The HPE FlexFabric 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ is compatible with major enterprise server platforms from Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Cisco UCS. Supports VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and major Linux distributions. Standard Ethernet NICs and 40GbE QSFP+ infrastructure required for uplink connectivity.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750, R760, R770
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen and newer
Full support with latest BIOS and NIC drivers
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380, DL390, DL560, DL580
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus and Gen11
Native support with iLO 5 firmware
Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: SR650, SR670, SR750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: V2 and V3
XCC firmware v2.1+ required
Cisco UCS
Model: C240 M5, C240 M6, C480 M5
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: M5 and M6
Full compatibility with Cisco UCS fabric interconnects
Best for
Campus Network Distribution
Large enterprise campus networks requiring centralized switching with PoE+ power delivery to thousands of endpoints including IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras across multiple buildings and floors.
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740W total IEEE 802.3at PoE+ - 30W maximum per port
Maximum Power Rating
260 watts
Physical Characteristics
Enclosure Type
Rack-mountable 1U - 19 inch EIA standard
Environmental
Cooling
2 x redundant hot-swap fans - Front to Rear airflow
Interface/Ports
Ports
48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 + 4 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ fiber uplink ports
USB Ports
1 x USB 2.0 port
Management Ports
1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management port, 1 x RJ-45 serial console port
Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density data center deployments using the switch as a top-of-rack aggregation point with 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks to core infrastructure, supporting east-west traffic between server racks and storage systems.
Branch Office Consolidation
Multi-site enterprise branch offices consolidating network infrastructure with Layer 3 routing capabilities, eliminating the need for separate routers and reducing operational complexity across distributed locations.
VoIP and Unified Communications
Enterprise voice over IP deployments leveraging 740W PoE+ budget to power IP phones, conference systems, and wireless handsets while maintaining QoS prioritization for voice traffic across all 48 ports.
Virtualization Infrastructure
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V environments requiring high-performance switching with low-latency Layer 3 routing, supporting virtual machine migration and live vMotion traffic between hypervisor hosts.
Network Segmentation and Security
Enterprise security deployments utilizing VLAN segmentation, ACL-based traffic filtering, and port mirroring for network monitoring, intrusion detection, and compliance with security policies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total PoE power budget and how many devices can be powered simultaneously?
The switch provides 740W total PoE+ power budget compliant with IEEE 802.3at standard, delivering up to 30W per port. This enables simultaneous power delivery to all 48 ports, supporting full deployment of IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and network printers without requiring separate power supplies or additional electrical infrastructure.
What switching capacity and forwarding performance does this model deliver?
The switch delivers 1280 Gbps total non-blocking switching capacity with 112 million packets per second forwarding rate and sub-4 microsecond latency. This ensures wire-speed performance across all 48 Gigabit and 4 QSFP+ 40GbE ports simultaneously, with no packet loss or performance degradation under heavy enterprise traffic loads.
What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported for inter-VLAN communication?
The switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing including OSPF, BGP, RIP v1, RIP v2, RIPng, and static IP routing. With 16,000 IPv4 routing entries and 8,000 IPv6 entries, it scales efficiently for large enterprise networks, eliminating the need for separate routers in campus deployments.
How does this switch provide redundancy and high availability?
The switch features dual redundant hot-swap power supply units and dual redundant hot-swap fan modules, eliminating single points of failure. It supports stacking capabilities allowing multiple units to be managed as a single logical device with redundant uplinks for fault tolerance and load balancing.
What management and monitoring capabilities are available?
Management options include web GUI, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, and Telnet. Advanced features include port mirroring for network monitoring, VLAN segmentation, ACL-based traffic filtering, RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, and QoS with 8 priority queues for traffic prioritization.
Is this switch compatible with existing enterprise network infrastructure?
Yes, the switch supports standard Ethernet protocols including IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3z, and 802.3ae. The 4x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports connect to core switches and data center infrastructure. It integrates with enterprise management systems via SNMP and supports industry-standard routing protocols.
What is the physical form factor and power consumption?
The switch is a 1U rack-mountable device with 19-inch EIA standard width, fitting efficiently in standard data center racks. Maximum power rating is 260 watts. Dual redundant power supplies and front-to-rear airflow design ensure efficient cooling in high-density rack environments.
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