HP JG249-61201 5500-24G-SFP 24-Port + 8-Port SFP Layer 3 Switch

Product Description

The HP 5500-24G-SFP (JG249-61201) is a high-performance Layer 3 switch engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern enterprise networks. It provides a substantial number of connectivity options with 24 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting end devices, servers, and other network infrastructure components. Complementing these are 8 Gigabit SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, which offer flexible high-speed uplink capabilities, allowing for connections to core switches, routers, or other network segments via fiber optic or copper transceivers. As a Layer 3 switch, the JG249-61201 is capable of performing IP routing functions, enabling it to connect different IP subnets and manage traffic efficiently between them. This capability is crucial for building scalable and robust network architectures, often positioning this switch at the distribution or core layer of an enterprise network. It supports a comprehensive suite of routing protocols and advanced features, including Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, robust security features like Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation. With a high switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps, the 5500-24G-SFP is designed to handle large volumes of network traffic without performance degradation. This makes it suitable for environments with high bandwidth requirements, such as data centers, large office buildings, or campus networks. Its advanced feature set and reliable performance make it a cornerstone for building a resilient and efficient enterprise network infrastructure.