Name: J9642A HPE 5400 zl Series E5406 zl 6-Slot Managed Network Switch Chassis
Brand: HPE
SKU: J9642A
Price: 519.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 5400 zl Series E5406 zl chassis serves as a foundational platform for building flexible, scalable network solutions. Suited for enterprise environments, it holds multiple modules to tailor network capacity and features without overhauling hardware. This versatility makes it a practical choice for growing networks needing managed switch capabilities and streamlined integration.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	J9642A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	0
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
NIM Slot	6
Layer Support	Layer 3

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32768

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Console/SSH/Telnet), Web GUI, SNMP, RMON
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,RMON
Routing Protocol	Static,RIP,OSPF,BGP,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1X

Product Description
The HP 5400 zl Series E5406 zl chassis is a modular switch designed to support flexible network configurations through its six expansion slots. It enables users to customize their network hardware by adding various modules to fit specific needs. Built for medium to large enterprise networks, this chassis provides reliable network management and scalability. Often found in data centers and core network setups, it is used by IT professionals who require robust control and high performance. Network administrators benefit from its ability to handle multiple modules, facilitating growth and adaptation over time. Key Features Offers six slots for modular network interface cards and expansion modules Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols for flexible routing and switching Designed to integrate seamlessly with HP's 5400 zl Series modules Provides managed network functions including traffic prioritization and security controls Facilitates high availability with redundant power and cooling options This chassis is typically deployed in enterprise network cores or aggregation layers, where adaptable performance and modularity are critical. It helps maintain network stability while allowing organizations to expand their infrastructure as needed, without replacing the entire system.

Use Cases
The HPE 5400 zl Series E5406 zl chassis is ideal for mid-size to large enterprise networks that require modularity and high manageability. It suits environments where network demands evolve over time, such as campus backbones or distributed office locations, benefiting IT administrators focused on scalable infrastructure and centralized control. How It's Used: Integrating multiple line cards in a university campus network to support diverse departmental VLANs and high-density user access. Deploying in a corporate data center to aggregate traffic from various edge switches and enable advanced routing and security features. Supporting branch office connectivity with modular uplinks and flexible port configurations for geographically dispersed enterprise sites. Facilitating virtualization environments by providing reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with redundancy for server farm interconnects. Implementing scalable infrastructure in healthcare networks requiring segmented traffic management and compliance with strict uptime policies. By allowing tailored configurations through its modular design, the E5406 zl chassis improves network adaptability and operational efficiency. Its support for managed network features enables enterprises to scale capacity while maintaining control over performance and security in dynamic IT environments.