HPE JG896A 5700 FlexFabric 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Switch – Manageable

Overview

The HPE FlexFabric 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is a high-performance, ultra-low-latency Layer 3 switch designed for the server access layer in large enterprise data centers. It addresses the need for high-density 10GbE server connectivity and scalable aggregation to handle increasing server-to-server traffic and virtualized application workloads. This Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch provides a cost-effective solution for organizations upgrading from 1GbE or expanding their high-performance computing clusters, delivering wire-speed performance across all ports to eliminate network bottlenecks. A core technology of this switch is the HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF), which allows up to nine physical switches to be virtualized and operated as a single logical device. This significantly simplifies network design by enabling flatter two-tier architectures, which reduces complexity and management overhead. IRF provides rapid convergence times of less than 50 milliseconds, ensuring high availability for mission-critical applications and seamless failover in the event of a link or device failure. This feature is critical in dynamic data center environments where application uptime is paramount. Engineered for ToR deployment, the JG896A fits into a standard 1U rack space, connecting directly to servers via SFP+ ports. Management is handled through a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, or integration into HPE’s Intelligent Management Center (IMC) for centralized control. Its dual, hot-pluggable power supply and fan tray slots provide the hardware redundancy necessary for enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring consistent operation and simplified maintenance within high-density server racks.

Key Features

• High-density 40 x 1/10GbE SFP+ server ports
• Two 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks
• Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) for stacking
• Sub-1.5µs latency for demanding applications
• Layer 3 routing with static and RIP support

Specifications