What are the port configurations on the HPE JH178A?

The switch features 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports and 2 modular slots for expansion. It supports 40 GbE data rates, with additional RJ-45 console and out-of-band management ports, ideal for flexible ToR connectivity in data centers.

What is the performance capability of this switch?

It delivers 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and 1071 Mpps throughput, with a 288K MAC address table and jumbo frame support up to 9600 bytes. Cut-through architecture ensures low-latency forwarding for high-performance computing environments.

Does it support advanced management features?

Yes, includes IRF for stacking up to 9 units, SDN readiness with OpenFlow and VXLAN (4K tunnels), QoS, ACLs, sFlow, STP/RSTP/MSTP, and Energy Efficient Ethernet. These simplify operations and enhance scalability in enterprise networks.

What routing protocols are supported?

Supports Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and MPLS for Layer 3 routing. Combined with L2 features like VLAN, IGMP snooping, and DiffServ, it handles complex traffic in data center spines or aggregation layers effectively.

What are the physical and environmental specs?

Rack-mountable 1U form factor measures 17.32 x 18.98 x 1.72 in, with AC 120/230V input and included power supply (PoE not supported). Operates at 32°F to 113°F and 5-95% humidity, suitable for standard data center conditions.

Is this switch compliant with industry standards?

Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.1ae, 802.3ae, 802.1Q, 802.3az, and 802.1ab (LLDP). Ensures interoperability in mixed-vendor 40GbE environments with features like auto MDI/MDI-X and IPv6 support.

JH178A - HPE JH178A FlexFabric 5930 2x40GbE QSFP+ L3 Switch

Name: HPE JH178A FlexFabric 5930 2x40GbE QSFP+ L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JH178A
Price: 185 USD
Availability: InStock

Manufacturer part #	JH178A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	JH178A
Features	Flow control; layer 3 switching; layer 2 switching; DHCP support; VPN support; ARP support; VLAN support; auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X); IGMP snooping; Syslog support; port mirroring; DiffServ support; IPv6 support; High Availability; sFlow; Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support; Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support; Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support; Access Control List (ACL) support; Quality of Service (QoS); MLD snooping; STP Root Guard; Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD); Energy Efficient Ethernet; Management Information Base (MIB)
SDN Ready	Yes for future proofing networks
IRF Support	Yes for simplified network management
Product Line	FlexFabric 5930
Product Type	Switch - 2 ports - L3 - Managed

Manufacturer part #

JH178A

Brand

HPE

Condition

Refurbished

Model

JH178A

Features

Flow control; layer 3 switching; layer 2 switching; DHCP support; VPN support; ARP support; VLAN support; auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X); IGMP snooping; Syslog support; port mirroring; DiffServ support; IPv6 support; High Availability; sFlow; Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support; Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support; Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support; Access Control List (ACL) support; Quality of Service (QoS); MLD snooping; STP Root Guard; Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD); Energy Efficient Ethernet; Management Information Base (MIB)

SDN Ready

Yes for future proofing networks

IRF Support

Yes for simplified network management

Product Line

FlexFabric 5930

Product Type

Switch - 2 ports - L3 - Managed

RAM	2 GB
Flash Memory	1 GB
MAC Address Table Size	288K entries

Power Supply	Included
Input Voltage	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Not Supported

Dimensions	17.32 in x 18.98 in x 1.72 in (WxDxH)
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U

Operating Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 158°F
Operating Temperature	32°F to 113°F

Ports	2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ (uplink)
Data Rate	40 GbE

HPE JH178A FlexFabric 5930 2x40GbE QSFP+ L3 Switch

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