Name: JH396AR#0D1 HP FlexFabric 5900 Series 5940 32 QSFP+ 40G Layer 3 Managed Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JH396AR#0D1
Price: 921.08 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP FlexFabric 5900 Series 5940 is a high-capacity Layer 3 managed switch tailored for environments that demand fast and reliable Ethernet connectivity. It fits seamlessly into rack-mounted setups, offering 32 QSFP+ ports that deliver 40Gbps connections. The device integrates advanced routing capabilities with a form factor designed for dense network configurations.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Gigabit Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	3809524000 pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	65536

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH, Telnet), Web GUI (HTTPS), SNMPv1/v2/v3, Serial Console (RJ-45), USB
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,SSH,SSL/TLS,RADIUS,TACACS+,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (CLI/Web/SNMP)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	4 hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug redundant power (model-dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The HP FlexFabric 5900 Series 5940 is a robust network switch designed for demanding network infrastructures. It provides high-speed 40GBase-X connections across 32 QSFP+ ports, enabling efficient data center and enterprise network operations. Often found in environments requiring reliable Layer 3 routing and switching, this device is built for IT professionals managing complex network topologies. Key Features Delivers 40G speeds on all QSFP+ ports for aggregation and core network layers Supports advanced Layer 3 protocols for enhanced routing and traffic management Designed with a compact rack-mount form factor for optimized space utilization Offers flexible port configurations to accommodate diverse network demands Provides high throughput and low latency to maintain performance under heavy loads This switch plays an essential role in network performance by balancing speed, scalability, and management features. Its reliable operation and flexibility make it a critical component in maintaining efficient network infrastructure. The HP FlexFabric 5940 ensures that data flows smoothly across complex network environments while simplifying administrative control.

Use Cases
This network switch is typically used in data centers and large enterprise networks where high bandwidth and routing flexibility are needed. It benefits network administrators and IT teams who require a stable and scalable platform to support heavy data traffic and complex routing demands. How It's Used: Core switch in enterprise data centers handling aggregation of multiple 10G/40G links Backbone device in high-performance computing clusters requiring low latency Aggregation layer in large-scale campus networks connecting multiple access switches Edge switch in service provider environments to manage dense Ethernet connections Supporting virtualization environments with high throughput and routing capabilities By accommodating high volumes of data with consistent performance, this switch contributes to operational reliability and scalability. Its combination of speed and management features helps maintain efficient network traffic flow across various infrastructure setups.