HPE JC102B SFP+ Manageable Ethernet Switch with 24 Expansion Slot

Overview

The HPE JC102B is a high-performance, top-of-rack Layer 3 access switch engineered for data center environments requiring high-density 10GbE server connectivity. It is designed to address network congestion at the server edge by providing line-rate, low-latency performance for demanding applications and virtualized workloads. This switch combines a robust hardware architecture with a comprehensive L2/L3 feature set to deliver resilient and scalable network services. A key technical attribute of this platform is its support for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology. IRF allows up to nine JC102B switches to be virtualized and managed as a single logical device, dramatically simplifying network architecture and operational management. This capability, combined with In-Service Software Update (ISSU) functionality, ensures high availability by allowing for software updates without requiring a system reboot or traffic interruption, a critical feature for maintaining uptime in 24/7 data center operations. Primarily deployed as a top-of-rack switch in server cabinets, the JC102B features a 1U form factor for efficient use of rack space. It provides both SFP+ fiber and RJ-45 copper port options for flexible server and uplink connectivity. Management is handled through a standard command-line interface (CLI), a web browser GUI, SNMP, or integration into the broader HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) platform, providing versatile control for network administrators.

Key Features

• Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) for 9-switch stacking
• Full Layer 2/3 feature set with IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack
• In-Service Software Update (ISSU) for high availability
• Low latency (2.02 µs) for high-performance workloads
• Support for OpenFlow and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

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