What is the exact port configuration of the HPE JG296A?

The HPE 5920AF-24XG features 24 x 10GbE SFP+ ports supporting both 1GbE and 10GbE transceivers, plus 1 x RJ-45 console/management port. All ports deliver full wire-speed non-blocking performance with flexible media support for multimode/singlemode fiber and direct-attach copper cabling.

Does this switch support stacking for higher port density?

Yes, Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology enables stacking up to 9 switches managed as a single logical device. This provides simplified management, faster failover convergence under 50ms, and linear scaling of port count and switching capacity for large data center fabrics.

What Layer 3 routing protocols are hardware-accelerated?

Full media-speed L3 routing supports OSPF, BGP-4, RIP v1/v2, IS-IS for IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack with OSPFv3, BGP4+, RIPng, IS-ISv6. Features 16K IPv4 routes, ECMP multipath, and VRRP redundancy without CPU involvement.

How does the deep buffer architecture benefit data center deployments?

3.6GB shared packet buffers absorb microbursts common in server-to-server traffic, preventing tail drops during congestion. Dynamic per-port allocation ensures fairness while handling incast scenarios in virtualized environments far better than shallow buffer competitors.

What management interfaces are available?

Comprehensive management via HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC), industry-standard CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, and web GUI. Supports OpenFlow 1.3 for SDN controller integration and sFlow for network monitoring.

Is this switch suitable for spine-leaf architectures?

Yes, optimized for leaf role in spine-leaf with TRILL fabric support, low-latency 10GbE to servers, and BGP/OSPF for ECMP to spine. IRF stacking scales leaf capacity while maintaining single management plane.

JG296A - HPE JG296A 5920AF-24XG 24x10GbE SFP+ L3 Data Center Switch

Name: HPE JG296A 5920AF-24XG 24x10GbE SFP+ L3 Data Center Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JG296A
Price: 115 USD
Availability: InStock

JG296A - HPE JG296A 5920AF-24XG 24x10GbE SFP+ L3 Data Center Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5920AF-24XG Switch (JG296A) is a high-performance top-of-rack (ToR) solution designed for demanding data center environments. Featuring 24 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, it delivers 480 Gbps switching capacity and up to 367 Mpps throughput with ultra-low latency under 1.5 µs for 64-byte packets. The switch includes 3.6 GB deep packet buffers to handle bursty traffic and congestion in loss-sensitive applications. Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities support IPv4/IPv6 dual stack routing including OSPF, BGP, RIP, and IS-IS, along with advanced features like TRILL, OpenFlow for SDN, and Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) stacking up to nine units for simplified management and high availability. Ethernet link aggregation supports 128 groups of 16 ports with LACP, while VLAN support extends to 4,096 VLANs with mapping and guest VLAN capabilities. Rack-mountable in 1U form factor, it supports redundant hot-plug power supplies and advanced QoS with flow control, providing resilient fabric for business agility. Ideal for high-density 10GbE data center deployments requiring low latency, high scalability, and software-defined networking support. Management options include Intelligent Management Center (IMC), CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, and RMON.

480Gbps switching, 367Mpps throughput.
24x10GbE SFP+ low-latency ports.
3.6GB deep packet buffers.
L3: OSPF, BGP, IPv6 routing.
IRF stacking up to 9 switches.
1.5µs latency 64-byte packets.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JG296A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Management	IMC, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, RMON, Web GUI
Device Type	Switch - 24 x 10GbE SFP+ - Managed - L3 - Stackable
Layer 2 Features	4K VLANs ¦ STP/RSTP/MSTP ¦ 802.3ad LAG (128 groups) ¦ ARP proxy
Advanced Features	IRF stacking (9 units), OpenFlow, TRILL, QoS, Jumbo Frames 9KB
Layer 3 Protocols	OSPF, BGP-4, RIP, IS-IS, VRRP, ECMP, IPv6 dual-stack

Storage

Memory	2 GB SDRAM ¦ 512 MB Flash

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant/Synergy data center servers with standard 10GbE infrastructure compatibility.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10
10GbE server connectivity via FlexFabric adapters
HPE Synergy
Model: 480 Gen10
Form factor: Blade Chassis
Generation: Gen10
Composable fabric interconnect
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R740
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 14th Gen
Standard 10GbE networking

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density server connectivity in rack deployments with 10GbE to servers, low-latency east-west traffic using IRF stacking and TRILL for spine-leaf architectures.
Software-Defined Networking
OpenFlow support for SDN controllers like OpenDaylight or ONOS, enabling programmable network virtualization and dynamic traffic engineering in cloud environments.
High-Performance Computing
HPC clusters requiring ultra-low latency under 1.5µs and 3.6GB deep buffers for bursty MPI traffic, InfiniBand gateway connectivity via 10GbE SFP+.

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