What port configuration does the HPE JL864-61001 provide?

The HPE FlexFabric 5901AF JL864-61001 features 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for access, 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ fixed uplinks, and 2 x 40G QSFP+ ports for spine/core connectivity. This mix supports high-density Gigabit endpoints with scalable 10G/40G aggregation in data center ToR deployments.

Is the JL864-61001 suitable for data center top-of-rack use?

Yes, its 1U rack-mountable form, 48x1G downlinks, and 40G QSFP+ uplinks make it ideal for ToR in virtualized data centers. Comware OS enables VXLAN, EVPN, and L3 routing for overlay fabrics, handling east-west traffic at wire speed with low latency.

What management features does this switch offer?

Layer 3 managed via HPE Comware OS with CLI, Web GUI, and RESTful APIs. Supports OSPF, BGP, VRRP, QoS, ACLs, MACsec encryption, and sFlow for monitoring, providing enterprise-grade control for complex networks.

What power and cooling options are available?

Dual hot-pluggable power supplies ensure redundancy, with modular fan trays for front-to-back airflow. Typical power draw supports high port density in standard 19-inch racks without additional cooling requirements.

Does it support network virtualization?

Yes, Comware OS includes VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, and MPLS for overlay networks. Combined with 40G QSFP+ ports, it scales multi-tenant cloud environments and SDN fabrics effectively.

What is the switching capacity of the 5901AF?

Non-blocking architecture delivers full wire-speed forwarding across 48x1G + 4x10G + 2x40G ports, optimized for aggregate throughput in L3 environments without bottlenecks.

JL864-61001 - HPE JL864-61001 5901AF 48x1G 4x10G+2x40G L3 Switch

Name: HPE JL864-61001 5901AF 48x1G 4x10G+2x40G L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL864-61001
Price: 2070 USD
Availability: InStock

JL864-61001 - HPE JL864-61001 5901AF 48x1G 4x10G+2x40G L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5901AF (JL864-61001) is a high-performance, fixed-port Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise and data center environments. Featuring 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for high-density access connectivity, it includes 4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ ports and 2 x 40GBase-X QSFP+ ports for flexible high-speed uplinks to aggregation or core layers. Rack-mountable in a compact 1U chassis with dual hot-pluggable power supplies and fan trays, it ensures high availability and simplified management via HPE Comware operating system. Ideal for top-of-rack deployments, it supports advanced routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, along with robust QoS, security features including ACLs and MACsec, and VXLAN for network virtualization. This switch optimizes east-west traffic in virtualized data centers while providing wire-speed performance across all ports, reducing latency and enabling scalable network fabrics for cloud, HPC, and enterprise applications.

48x 10/100/1000Base-T ports for high-density access connectivity.
4x 10G SFP+ and 2x 40G QSFP+ ports enable flexible high-speed uplinks.
Layer 3 managed with Comware OS supports advanced routing and QoS.
Rack-mountable 1U design with dual hot-plug PSUs and fan trays.
Optimized for enterprise data centers and virtualization fabrics.
Wire-speed performance across all ports with low-latency forwarding.

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Routing Protocols
Manufacturer part #	JL864-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Layer	Layer 3
Model	5901AF
Subtype	Gigabit Ethernet
Fan Trays	Modular/hot-pluggable
Management	Managed (Comware OS)
Device Type	Switch - 48 Ports - L3 - Managed
Product Line	FlexFabric
Product Type	Networking Switch

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant servers in data centers; compatible with standard Ethernet transceivers and HPE networking ecosystem.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360/DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10/11
Direct Connect Fabric for server uplinks via SFP+/QSFP+.

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
Deploys as access layer for servers with 48x1G downlinks and 40G uplinks to spine for low-latency east-west traffic.
Enterprise Campus Access
Connects high-density endpoints like workstations and IoT devices with Gigabit ports and 10G/40G aggregation uplinks.
Cloud Networking
Supports VXLAN overlays for multi-tenant virtualization with L3 routing and high-throughput QSFP+ interconnects.
HPC Environments
Provides non-blocking 1G/10G/40G switching for compute clusters requiring scalable, low-latency fabric.
SMB Branch Aggregation
Consolidates Gigabit access switches into core with flexible SFP+/QSFP+ for WAN connectivity.
Edge Computing

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Weight	Approximately 3.00 lbs
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Uplink Ports	4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ + 2 x 40GBase-X QSFP+
Downlink Ports	48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45

HPE JL864-61001 5901AF 48x1G 4x10G+2x40G L3 Switch

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