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HP JH398A FlexFabric 5940 4x Slot 40GBX Gigabit Ethernet L3 Switch
- Modular chassis with 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
- High-performance Layer 3 switching
- Designed for data center aggregation and core
- Supports advanced data center fabrics (e.g., TRILL, SPB)
- Low latency and high throughput
- Redundant power supplies and fans for high availability
- OpenFlow and SDN capabilities
- Comprehensive security features
- Scalable architecture
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Product Overview
The HP JH398A FlexFabric 5940 is a high-performance, modular Layer 3 switch designed for data center aggregation and core networking. It features 40GbE interfaces and a flexible slot architecture for customizable connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Layer 3 Switch |
| Number of Ports | 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.28 Tbps (depending on configuration) |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 952 Mpps (depending on configuration) |
Additional Specifications
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, OpenFlow |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable (Modular Chassis) |
| Data Center Features | TRILL, SPB, VXLAN support |
Product Description
The HP FlexFabric 5940 Switch (SKU JH398A) is a high-performance, modular switch designed for the demanding environments of data center aggregation and core networks. This switch is built to deliver exceptional throughput and low latency, supporting the high-bandwidth requirements of modern data centers. Its modular design allows for flexibility in port configurations, with this specific model featuring four 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports. As a Layer 3 switch, the 5940 series excels in routing traffic efficiently within the data center. It supports advanced data center fabric technologies such as TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links) and SPB (Shortest Path Bridging), enabling flatter, more scalable network architectures. The switch is also designed with high availability in mind, often featuring support for redundant power supplies and fans to minimize downtime. The JH398A is equipped to handle Software-Defined Networking (SDN) initiatives, with support for protocols like OpenFlow. This allows for centralized control and programmability of the network. Its comprehensive feature set includes advanced QoS, robust security mechanisms, and support for technologies like VXLAN, making it a powerful and versatile solution for building next-generation data center networks.
