Name: JL317A#ABA HPE Altoline 6921 48-SFP+ 6-QSFP+ Gb L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL317A#ABA
Price: 4557.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Altoline 6921 JL317A#ABA is a Layer 3 switch offering 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, providing 10 GbE and 40 GbE connectivity. It is suited for data center and enterprise deployments requiring high port density and routing capabilities within Ethernet networks.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	SFP+,QSFP+
Number of Ports	54-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	6 x QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2142.86 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP / QSFP+,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	128K

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,SNMPv1/v2/v3,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Out-of-Band Ethernet
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,IP Source Guard,DHCP Snooping,Dynamic ARP Inspection
Management Type	In-Band and Out-of-Band Management
Security	TACACS+,RADIUS,802.1X
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,SNMPv1/v2/v3
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40GbE), IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s

Product Description
The HPE Altoline 6921, part number JL317A#ABA, is a Layer 3 switch equipped with 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP+ ports. It is designed to deliver versatile and scalable network connectivity for data centers and enterprise environments requiring advanced switching capabilities. This switch enables the management of network traffic with Layer 3 routing features, facilitating efficient data flow and segmentation. Typically deployed by IT professionals managing medium to large-scale networks, it supports high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections alongside 40 Gigabit uplinks, allowing for flexible integration and expansion within existing infrastructures. Key Features 48 SFP+ ports supporting 10 GbE connections 6 QSFP+ ports offering 40 GbE connectivity options Layer 3 switching functions enabling routing and traffic management Optimized for deployment in data center and enterprise network environments High port density for consolidated network access This switch plays a critical role in networks requiring segmented routing and high-speed data transfers. Its port configuration allows for aggregation of multiple devices and uplinks, supporting demanding operational needs without compromising network architecture design.

Use Cases
This switch is typically used in data centers and enterprise networks where high-density 10 GbE access combined with 40 GbE uplinks are necessary. It supports workloads involving complex routing and traffic management for medium to large network environments. How It's Used: Connecting servers and storage devices via 10 GbE SFP+ ports in data centers Aggregating multiple 10 GbE network segments for efficient traffic routing Providing 40 GbE uplinks through QSFP+ ports to core switches or aggregation layers Supporting Layer 3 routing for network segmentation and traffic control Deployment in enterprise campus networks requiring scalable and flexible switching The HPE Altoline 6921 switch supports efficient network design by consolidating multiple high-speed connections and enabling routing at the access layer. This helps in managing network traffic flows and segmenting data centers or corporate networks according to operational requirements.

FAQ's
What port types are included on the JL317A#ABA switch? The JL317A#ABA switch includes 48 SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 6 QSFP+ ports for 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections, supporting a combination of high-speed network interfaces. What does Layer 3 switching mean on this HPE switch? Layer 3 switching refers to the switch's capability to perform routing functions such as IP packet forwarding and traffic segmentation, allowing it to manage data flows between different network segments. Can the Altoline 6921 support both 10 GbE and 40 GbE connections simultaneously? Yes, it provides 48 ports for 10 GbE connections via SFP+ and 6 ports for 40 GbE connections through QSFP+ interfaces, enabling mixed-speed network deployments. Who typically uses the HPE Altoline 6921 switch? IT professionals and network administrators in data center and enterprise environments use this switch to handle high-density 10 GbE access and 40 GbE uplinks with Layer 3 routing capabilities. Is the JL317A#ABA suitable for deploying in enterprise networks? Yes, it is designed for enterprise and data center networks requiring high port density, flexible connectivity options, and routing features at the access layer. Does the switch support Gigabit Ethernet speeds? This model supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds on SFP+ ports and 40 Gigabit Ethernet on QSFP+ ports, rather than standard Gigabit Ethernet.