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JC178A - HP A6604 Router Chassis

SKU JC178A
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  • HP 6604 Series Router Chassis
  • 4 x HIM (High-Speed Interface Module) slots
  • 2 x MPU (Modular Processing Unit) slots
  • 5U Rackmount form factor
  • Modular and scalable design
  • Supports high-performance routing
  • Ideal for enterprise and campus networks
  • Hot-swappable components
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Key specifications

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Model Series
6604
HIM Slots
4
MPU Slots
2
Form Factor
5U Rackmount
Brand
HP
Product Type
Router Chassis

Product details

The HP JC178A is a 6604 series router chassis designed for modular network deployments. It features 4 HIM slots and 2 MPU slots, offering a compact 5U form factor.

Specifications

Model Series
6604
HIM Slots
4
MPU Slots
2
Form Factor
5U Rackmount
Brand
HP
Product Type
Router Chassis

Description

The HP JC178A is a 5U rackmount router chassis from the HP 6604 series, engineered to provide a flexible and high-performance platform for network routing. This chassis is designed to accommodate various interface modules and processing units, allowing for customization to meet specific network demands. Its modular architecture is a key feature, enabling administrators to select and install the necessary components for their particular deployment, whether it's for enterprise core routing, campus network aggregation, or branch office connectivity. The chassis is equipped with four (4) High-Speed Interface Module (HIM) slots. These slots are designed to accept a variety of interface modules that provide the physical network connections, such as Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or other high-speed ports. The number of HIM slots allows for a significant density of network interfaces, supporting multiple connections to different network segments or devices. Complementing the HIM slots are two (2) Modular Processing Unit (MPU) slots. These slots house the main processing engines that drive the router's functionality, including routing protocol operation, traffic management, and overall system control. With its 5U form factor, the HP JC178A chassis is designed to fit standard 19-inch server racks, making it suitable for deployment in data centers and network closets. The modular design, combined with the potential for hot-swappable components (MPUs and HIMs), ensures high availability and simplifies maintenance and upgrades. This chassis provides a scalable and robust foundation for building advanced routing solutions within HP's networking ecosystem.

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