Name: JL314A#ABA HPE Altoline 6941 32xQSFP+ 40GbE L3 1U Rack Switch AC Airflow
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL314A#ABA
Price: 6505.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Altoline 6941 switch delivers high-speed 40GbE connectivity with 32 QSFP+ ports and supports Layer 3 routing. It's built for 1U rack-mount environments, featuring back-to-front airflow for optimal cooling in standard data center setups. This switch fits well in enterprise networks or service provider infrastructures where density and efficient traffic management are essential.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	JL314A#ABA
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x QSFP+
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40G,10G (via breakout)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2560 Gbps (full duplex)
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
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, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, Port security, Storm control
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (CLI, Web GUI, SNMP)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, NETCONF
Routing Protocol	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fans (front-to-back airflow)
Power	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply	1 x AC hot-plug power supply (factory configuration)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73 x 17.24 x 19.49 in (44 x 438 x 495 mm) (approx.)
Weight	4.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The HPE Altoline 6941 is a robust network switch designed to handle demanding data center environments. It offers 32 QSFP+ ports, allowing for high-density 40GbE connectivity suitable for aggregation or spine layers within network architectures. Often found in enterprise and service provider networks, this switch provides Layer 3 routing functions that help streamline traffic and improve network segmentation. Its back-to-front airflow aligns with common data center cooling setups, making it easy to integrate into existing racks. Key Features High-density 40GbE ports for fast data transmission Advanced Layer 3 features including routing protocols support Compact 1U form factor suitable for dense deployments ONIE support enabling flexible operating system choices Efficient cooling with back-to-front airflow design This switch is typically deployed in data center cores or aggregation layers where high throughput and low latency are critical. It helps network administrators manage complex traffic patterns without adding bulk to the rack. Its combination of port density, routing capabilities, and airflow design ensures reliable operation in busy network environments.

Use Cases
The HPE Altoline 6941 switch is typically deployed in high-density data centers and enterprise network cores where 40GbE connectivity and Layer 3 routing are critical. IT teams managing large-scale virtualization or storage environments benefit from its compact 1U form factor and efficient thermal design. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in cloud data centers to support high-throughput virtual machine workloads. Serving as a core switch in enterprise networks to route and manage inter-VLAN traffic efficiently. Connecting storage clusters requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth links in SAN environments. Supporting service provider edge deployments demanding scalable 40GbE interfaces for customer connectivity. Integrating within racks hosting compute-intensive applications where back-to-front airflow aligns with data center cooling strategies. This switch enhances network performance by providing scalable 40GbE ports combined with Layer 3 routing, helping organizations maintain efficient traffic flow and reduce latency in dense rack deployments. Its airflow design and compact size aid in optimizing operational workflows within constrained data center infrastructures.