Name: JL314A#0D1 HPE Altoline 6941 32 x QSFP+ x86 Ports Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable ONIE AC Back-to-Front Airflow Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL314A#0D1
Price: 6505.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Altoline 6941 delivers 32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports combined with Layer 3 routing capabilities, fitting neatly into a 1U rack space. Its back-to-front airflow design aligns with common data center cooling strategies, making it practical for dense installations. This switch fits nicely in environments demanding high bandwidth and flexible network management without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	JL314A#0D1
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Type	CLI,SSH,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static,BGP,OSPF

Power & Cooling
Fans	Back-to-Front Airflow
Power	AC

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The HPE Altoline 6941 is a powerful network switch built for environments requiring robust 40GbE connections and advanced routing. Often found in data centers and enterprise networks, it supports demanding workloads with its Layer 3 features and high port density. Network engineers and IT teams benefit from its scalability and performance when managing complex infrastructures. Key Features High-density 32-port QSFP+ setup enables flexible 40GbE link aggregation Comprehensive Layer 3 protocols ensure efficient routing and segmentation ONIE support allows for network OS flexibility during deployment Back-to-front airflow suits standard data center cooling arrangements Compact 1U form factor fits well in dense rack environments This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, campus backbones, or cloud environments where high throughput and advanced routing are essential. Its design supports steady operation in tightly packed racks, helping maintain efficient airflow and cooling. The HPE Altoline 6941 plays a critical role in delivering reliable, high-speed network performance where it counts.

Use Cases
The HPE Altoline 6941 switch is designed for high-density, high-throughput network environments such as data centers and large enterprise campuses. It is well-suited for IT teams managing complex Layer 3 routing requirements in virtualized and cloud-scale infrastructures requiring compact, efficient rack-mount solutions. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in hyper-scale data centers supporting compute and storage clusters requiring 40GbE connectivity. Serving as a core or distribution switch in enterprise campus networks demanding advanced routing and segmentation. Enabling high-performance interconnects for virtualization environments with east-west traffic flows. Supporting edge computing sites where a compact 1U form factor with back-to-front airflow is critical for cooling and space efficiency. Facilitating high-bandwidth links in multi-tenant colocation facilities where scalability and rack space optimization are priorities. This switch facilitates operational efficiency by delivering high port density and advanced Layer 3 capabilities within a standardized rack footprint. Its airflow design and power configuration reduce cooling complexity, helping network operators scale performance while maintaining manageable infrastructure overhead.