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HP JH396AR 5900 Series 5940 32QSFP+ 32x QSFP+ Port 40GBase-X Switch
- 32 x QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) ports
- Each QSFP+ port supports 40Gbps connectivity
- High-density 40GbE connectivity
- Designed for data center aggregation or ToR deployments
- Low latency for high-performance applications
- Support for advanced data center fabrics (e.g., TRILL, SPB)
- Virtualization-aware networking features
- High throughput and switching capacity
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Product Overview
The HP JH396AR is a 5900 Series 5940 switch featuring 32 QSFP+ ports, each capable of 40Gbps connectivity. This high-performance switch is designed for demanding data center environments, serving as a top-of-rack (ToR) switch or for high-speed interconnects. It offers advanced features for virtualization, cloud, and big data applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Data Center Switch |
| Model | 5900 Series 5940 |
| Ports | 32 x QSFP+ (40GbE) |
| Switching Capacity | 2.56 Tbps |
Additional Specifications
| Forwarding Rate | 1.92 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Target Environment | Data Center |
Product Description
The HP 5900 Series 5940 switch (JH396AR) is engineered to provide extreme performance and high-density connectivity for modern data centers. With its 32 QSFP+ ports, each operating at 40Gbps, this switch offers a massive aggregate bandwidth of 2.56 Tbps, making it ideal for high-performance computing, big data analytics, and cloud environments. Its primary role is often as a top-of-rack (ToR) switch, connecting servers and storage devices with high-speed uplinks, or as an aggregation switch for 10GbE access switches. This switch supports advanced networking technologies crucial for data center fabrics, such as TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links) and SPB (Shortest Path Bridging), which enhance network scalability, resilience, and efficiency. It is also designed with virtualization in mind, offering features that simplify the integration of virtual machines and software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. The low latency ensures that applications requiring rapid data transfer, like high-frequency trading or real-time analytics, perform optimally. Beyond its raw performance, the JH396AR provides robust Layer 3 routing capabilities and comprehensive security features. It allows for flexible network design and deployment, supporting various protocols and management interfaces. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor is optimized for space efficiency within data center racks, making it a powerful yet compact solution for demanding network infrastructures.
