Name: JL479A HP 8320 48 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X + 6 x QSFP+ Ports Layer 2 Managed Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: JL479A#ABA
Price: 6744.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 8320 48 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X + 6 x QSFP+ Ports switch delivers a versatile fiber networking solution that fits into medium to large-scale network infrastructures. It manages Layer 2 operations effectively, making it a practical choice for data centers and enterprise setups where both speed and network segmentation matter.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	JL479A#ABA
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	54-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+
Port Speed	10 Gbps,40 Gbps
UpLink Ports	6
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

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

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI, Command-Line Interface (CLI) via SSH/Telnet, SNMP, REST API
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,SSH,Role-based access control (RBAC),MAC address filtering,Port security,Storm control,Secure Boot
Management Type	Web GUI / CLI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,HTTP,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
This HP 8320 switch is built for environments requiring a dense fiber optic connection with robust management capabilities. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise network backbones, where high throughput and low latency are essential. Engineered for network administrators and IT professionals, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 features to simplify network segmentation and improve traffic management. Key Features High-density 10G SFP+ ports support extensive fiber connectivity needs QSFP+ ports enable fast aggregation and uplink options at 40G speeds Layer 2 management tools provide fine-grained control over network traffic Designed for rack mounting to fit standard server racks efficiently Offers reliable performance suited for demanding network environments This switch is typically deployed in core network setups where multiple fiber connections converge and require stable, high-capacity handling. Its real-world role is to maintain smooth, scalable communication between servers and other key network devices.

Use Cases
The HP 8320 switch is primarily deployed in data center environments and enterprise networks requiring high-speed fiber connectivity and advanced traffic management. It is well suited for network architects and IT teams handling virtualization, storage, or high-throughput applications where low latency and segmentation are critical. How It's Used: Connecting storage area networks (SANs) in data centers to ensure rapid data exchange between servers and storage arrays. Implementing aggregation switches in medium to large enterprise campus networks to consolidate 10G and 40G fiber uplinks. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated high-bandwidth links for VM traffic isolation and efficient resource allocation. Facilitating inter-switch links in large rack deployments to optimize traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks. Enabling edge computing nodes with fast fiber connections for processing data closer to the source in distributed environments. This switch enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable network architectures with high throughput and flexible segmentation. Its capability to handle dense 10G and 40G fiber connections supports performance demands commonly encountered in modern IT infrastructures.