Name: JH946A HP Arista 7160 32QSFP28 100GbE Back-to-Front AC Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: JH946A
Price: 26066.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The JH946A HP Arista 7160 32QSFP28 Back-to-Front AC Switch is designed to provide high-capacity, low-latency network switching in data centers and enterprise environments. It fits neatly into rack spaces with its 1RU size and manages airflow direction to optimize cooling. Its 32 QSFP28 ports enable dense 100GbE connectivity, making it suitable for modern networking demands without adding complexity.

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 (100G)
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100G
UpLink Ports	None (all 32 ports are QSFP28)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094 (supports 4094 VLANs)
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH),eAPI,Web UI,SNMPv2/v3,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB
Security Features	ACLs (L2/L3/L4),802.1X,MAC ACL,SSH,Radius/TACACS+,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMPv2/v3,Telnet (optional),eAPI
Routing Protocol	Hardware-based Layer 3 routing (supports standard routing protocols)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fans (back-to-front airflow)
Power	AC 100-240V (supports redundant AC power supplies)
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug AC power supplies (field-replaceable, redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.3ad

Product Description
The JH946A HP Arista 7160 32QSFP28 Back-to-Front AC Switch delivers robust high-speed networking with a focus on dense port configurations. It is commonly found in large-scale data center environments where high throughput and low latency are essential. Built for network engineers and IT professionals, it offers advanced capabilities that align with modern virtualization and cloud infrastructure demands. Key Features Provides 32 QSFP28 ports enabling high-bandwidth 100GbE connections Back-to-front airflow supports efficient cooling in rack deployments Equipped with an AC power supply designed for reliable and efficient operation Offers comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocol support for flexible networking Compact 1RU form factor fits dense server racks with ease This switch plays a critical role in maintaining consistent network performance and reliability. Its design ensures efficient cooling and power use, which helps maintain operational stability in demanding environments. With solid performance and flexible connectivity options, the switch supports network scalability and evolving infrastructure needs effectively.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in data center networks where high throughput and port density are required. IT teams managing virtualized and cloud-based infrastructures benefit from its performance and flexibility. It is suited for environments where efficient cooling and compact form factors are necessary to maintain operational reliability. How It's Used: Connecting high-speed storage clusters in enterprise data centers Supporting rack-level aggregation in cloud service provider networks Facilitating low-latency links for virtualization environments Network core or spine deployments in multi-tier data center architectures Edge computing nodes requiring compact, efficient switching solutions By integrating this switch, organizations can enhance network throughput and maintain smooth data flow across demanding workloads. Its reliability and scalability support evolving IT infrastructure needs while optimizing physical space and power consumption.