The HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series is a family of high-performance and low-latency 10GbE and 40GbE top-of-rack (ToR) data center switches. This also includes 100G uplink technology which is part of the HPE FlexFabric data center solution, and is a cornerstone of the FlexNetwork architecture.
The FlexFabric 5940 Switch is suited for deployment at the aggregation or server access layer of large enterprise data centers, or at the core layer of medium-sized enterprises. It is optimized for high-performance server connectivity, convergence of Ethernet and storage traffic, and virtual environments.
Features
High-Density, Advanced, Datacenter Switches
The HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series enables customers to scale their server-edge 10/40/100 GbE ToR deployments with high-density 48 x 10 GbE with 6 x 40GbE ports, 48 x 10 GbE with 6 x 100GbE ports, and 32 x 40 GbE ports, delivered in a 1RU design.
High-Performance Datacenter SwitchingThe HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series delivers up to 2.56 Tbps switching capacity for the most demanding data center applications.
It supports up to 1904 MPPS throughput for data-intensive environments.
Low latency, under 1µs for 40GbE, gives your business agility.
VXLAN support for network virtualization and overlay solutions.
OVSDB for dynamic VXLAN tunnel management.
Business Agility and Resilience with Comware 7The HPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series delivers Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) <50 msec convergence time enabling faster application response time.
The In Service Software Update (ISSU) enables high availability with modular updates accomplished without a reboot or power cycle, in the background.
Simplicity and Lower TCOHPE FlexFabric 5940 Switch Series simplifies switch management by up to 88% with 9-unit Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF).
No extra hidden cost with simple one license per switch for all OS features.
All switch ports are active and ready to use without need for activation licenses.
- Layer 3 Switch ensures productivity by providing an efficient, hassle-free connection
- Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network backbone
- Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Power & Battery | |
|---|---|
| Redundant Power Supply Suppor | No |
| Power Source | Power Supply |
| Networking & Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | 100GBase-X |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Ethernet Port | |
|---|---|
| Uplink Port | No |
| Size / Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Compatible Rack Unit | 1U |
| Appearance | |
|---|---|
| Modular | Yes |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Manageable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Expansion Slots | |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 54.0 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Number of SFP+ Slots | 48 |
| Misc Ports | |
|---|---|
| Stack Port | No |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 6 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot |
| Printer/Scanner/Fax Specs | |
|---|---|
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |