Name: R0Y49A HPE 48 SFP+ 6 QSFP Layer 3 Back-to-Front Composable Fabric Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R0Y49A
Price: 789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Composable Fabric FM 2072 is a high-density Layer 3 switch designed for data centers and enterprise networks requiring both 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity. It fits into composable fabric architectures to provide flexible, scalable network infrastructure while maintaining efficient cooling with its back-to-front airflow setup.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	R0Y49A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	6
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP Composable Fabric FM 2072 switch is built for environments that require dense, high-performance network connectivity. It offers a mix of 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP ports, making it well-suited for aggregating multiple 10GbE and 40GbE links in one device. Often found in data centers and enterprise networks, this switch supports Layer 3 routing to handle complex traffic efficiently. Designed for IT professionals managing scalable and flexible infrastructures, the switch integrates into composable fabric systems, simplifying network provisioning and scaling. Its back-to-front airflow suits rack setups that demand effective cooling and space management. Key Features Provides a total of 54 high-speed ports combining 10GbE and 40GbE connections Optimized for composable fabric environments to enhance network agility Supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols for diverse network topologies Back-to-front airflow aligns with standard data center cooling practices Enables efficient traffic management across large-scale networks This switch is commonly deployed in large data centers or enterprise environments where flexible and high-capacity networking is critical. It helps maintain smooth data flow and simplifies network scaling as demands grow. Its design and feature set support long-term infrastructure stability and adaptability without constant hardware changes.

Use Cases
The HP Composable Fabric FM 2072 switch is ideally deployed in modern data center environments where high-density 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity is essential. It best serves enterprises and cloud service providers requiring flexible, scalable network fabrics with efficient cooling and advanced routing functionality. How It's Used: Data centers implementing composable infrastructure to dynamically allocate network resources across virtualized workloads. Enterprise IT networks requiring aggregation and core switching with support for high-throughput storage and compute clusters. Cloud service providers deploying multi-tenant environments that demand scalable Layer 3 segmentation and routing. High-performance computing environments where low-latency, high-bandwidth switching supports large-scale data processing. Edge data centers utilizing back-to-front airflow designs to optimize cooling in dense rack deployments. This switch enhances operational efficiency by enabling flexible network topologies and scalable fabric management, while its Layer 3 capabilities support complex routing in demanding enterprise and cloud infrastructures. The back-to-front airflow design also ensures compatibility with established data center cooling strategies, sustaining performance in high-density deployments.