Name: JH685A HP FlexNetwork 5940 48-Port 10GbE Layer 2/3 Managed Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JH685A
Price: 7362.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The JH685A HP FlexNetwork 5940 48-Port Switch is a high-capacity network device that supports fast and reliable data transmission within enterprise and data center environments. It fits into network architectures that require scalable switching solutions with advanced routing capabilities, balancing performance with operational stability.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch, Gigabit Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, 10G SFP+
Port Speed	1 Gbps,10 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	343.75 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI,CLI (Console/SSH),SNMP v1/v2/v3,RMON
Security Features	802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,ACLs,Port Security,SSH,Storm Control,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard
Management Type	In-band,Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTP/HTTPS,Telnet
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,RIP,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes (hot-swappable, redundant)
Power Supply	Internal AC (100-240VAC)

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

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3z,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.1s

Product Description
The JH685A HP FlexNetwork 5940 48-Port Switch is built for robust and flexible network infrastructure. It is commonly found in data centers and large enterprise networks where high throughput and scalability are critical. Network administrators and IT professionals rely on this switch to support demanding environments requiring both performance and versatility. Key Features Delivers a switching capacity of up to 6.4 Tbps to handle heavy data loads Equipped with 48 ports supporting 1GbE and 10GbE to accommodate diverse connectivity needs Incorporates advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols for efficient traffic management Designed for high availability with features such as redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans Supports comprehensive management options including CLI and web-based interfaces This switch provides reliable and consistent network performance, enhancing operational efficiency across complex network infrastructures. Its design prioritizes uptime and flexibility, making it a dependable component in professional networking setups.

Use Cases
The JH685A switch is typically deployed in environments where high port density and throughput are essential. It suits enterprises and data centers needing reliable backbone connectivity and offers the scalability required for growing networks. IT teams managing demanding workloads benefit from its feature set and operational resilience. How It's Used: Provides core switching in mid-sized to large data centers supporting virtualization workloads Acts as an aggregation switch in enterprise campus networks to consolidate traffic Integrates into high-availability rack deployments with redundant power and cooling Supports edge computing environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency Facilitates multi-tenant data center environments with advanced VLAN and routing capabilities By delivering consistent throughput and flexible management, the switch helps maintain smooth network operations and adapt to evolving infrastructure demands without compromising performance.