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JH945A Arista 7160 32 QSFP28 Front-to-Back AC Switch High-Performance

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JH945A

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • High-performance Arista 7160 switch with 32 QSFP28 ports
  • Front-to-back airflow design for efficient cooling in dense environments
  • AC power supply optimized for data center power standards
  • Low latency and high throughput tailored for demanding network loads
Product Overview

The JH945A HP Arista 7160 32QSFP28 Front-to-Back AC Switch offers a compact yet powerful platform for high-speed data center networking. It fits into standard rack environments, focusing on efficient airflow and power management to maintain performance in dense hardware setups.

General Information
Brand Arista
Condition Refurbished
Technical Information
Switch Type Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor Rack-Mountable
Mount Type 1U Rack
Switch Ports 32 x QSFP28
Number of Ports 32-Ports
Port Type 100G QSFP28, RJ-45, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed 100Gbps,25Gbps,40Gbps
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate 12.5 billion pps (64-byte frames)
DRAM 16 GB
Flash Memory 8 GB
VLAN Support Yes
Max VLANs Supported 1-4094
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 3
Connector Type QSFP28,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45 (Mgmt)
Performance
Latency ≤1.0 µs
Jumbo Frame Support Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size 128K
Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,HTTPS,SNMP v1/v2/v3,REST API (eAPI),CLI,Syslog
Security Features ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,Control Plane Policing (CoPP),Storm Control,ARP inspection
Management Type In-band and Out-of-band (management RJ-45),CLI/REST API/Web/SSH
Remote Management Protocol SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,SNMP,REST API,NETCONF
Power & Cooling
Fans Front-to-Back hot-swappable fans (3)
Power AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz; typical power consumption ~650W (max dependent on configuration)
Power Supply Internal AC power supply (front-to-back airflow)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 1.72 x 17.36 x 18.90 in (H x W x D)
Weight 3.00
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes
Assembly Required No
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1X


Product Description

The JH945A HP Arista 7160 32QSFP28 Front-to-Back AC Switch is built for high-density data center environments that require robust switching capabilities. This model is often found in network cores or top-of-rack deployments where high throughput and low latency are critical. Its front-to-back airflow design helps maintain optimal thermal conditions within rack configurations.

Network engineers and IT professionals working with virtualization environments and high-bandwidth workloads benefit from the reliable performance and streamlined integration this switch offers. Its 32 QSFP28 ports support advanced connectivity options, making it a solid choice for environments prioritizing scalability and efficiency.

Key Features

  • 32 QSFP28 ports delivering 100GbE connectivity for dense network aggregation
  • Front-to-back cooling suited for hot aisle/cold aisle data center layouts
  • AC power supply designed to meet typical enterprise power requirements
  • Engineered for low latency to support demanding network traffic
  • Compact chassis facilitating rack deployment without compromising airflow

This switch plays a vital role in maintaining high network performance and reliability. Its design balances power consumption with cooling efficiency, ensuring sustained operation in complex IT infrastructures. The build quality and feature set align well with operational demands in enterprise and service provider networks alike.


Use Cases

The JH945A switch is typically deployed in environments requiring large-scale, high-speed data transport and low latency. It serves network teams managing core switches or high-capacity aggregation layers within data centers where airflow design is critical for thermal management.

How It's Used:

  • Data center core layer supporting virtualization and storage clusters
  • Top-of-rack switch aggregating multiple 100GbE links in enterprise IT setups
  • High-performance computing clusters requiring rapid data exchange
  • Service provider networks where front-to-back airflow improves cooling efficiency
  • Cloud infrastructure environments demanding scalable and reliable connectivity

By integrating into these scenarios, the switch helps sustain network throughput and maintain operational stability. Its design also contributes to effective cooling strategies, which is essential for performance continuity in densely packed racks.


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JH945A Arista 7160 32 QSFP28 Front-to-Back AC Switch High-Performance
JH945A Arista 7160 32 QSFP28 Front-to-Back AC Switch High-Performance