JL704-61001 HPE 48 Ports 8360v2-48Y4C Ethernet Switch

Overview HPE JL704-61001 48 Ports Ethernet Switch

The HPE JL704-61001 8360v2-48Y4C Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, manageable Layer 3 device designed to support modern enterprise networking. With versatile port configurations, advanced security, and scalable throughput, it ensures seamless connectivity for demanding data center and campus environments.

General Information

• Brand: HPE
• Part Number: JL704-61001
• Category: 48-Port Ethernet Switch

Technical Specifications

• 48 Access Ports: Configurable for 1GbE, 10GbE, or 25GbE
• Supported Modules: SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceivers

MACsec Encryption

• 256-bit MACsec: Applied across 4 designated 10G/25G access ports (ports 1–4)
• Uplink Protection: Enforced with MACsec encryption over 2 designated 40G/100G uplink ports

High-Speed Uplinks

• 6 Uplink Ports: Configured for 40GbE or 100GbE
• Form Factors: QSFP+ and QSFP28 supported

Switching Architecture

• Switching Capacity: 2.4 Tbps bi-directional line-rate fabric
• Forwarding Rate: Optimized throughput up to 1,145 Mpps

Operational Benefits

• Scalable Layer 3 switching for enterprise networks
• Advanced encryption for secure data transmission
• Flexible port configurations for diverse workloads

Deployment Scenarios

• Data center aggregation and core switching
• Campus backbone with high-speed uplinks
• Secure enterprise environments requiring MACsec

HPE JL704-61001 8360v2-48Y4C Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

The HPE JL704-61001 8360v2-48Y4C Ethernet Switch is engineered for enterprise-grade networking environments that demand high-speed connectivity, scalable architecture, intelligent traffic management, and advanced Layer 3 routing functionality. Designed to support modern digital infrastructures, this manageable switch combines 25 Gigabit Ethernet access ports with 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectivity, delivering exceptional throughput and low-latency performance for data centers, cloud environments, enterprise campus networks, and mission-critical business operations.

As enterprise networking continues to evolve toward high-density virtualization, software-defined networking, edge computing, and hybrid cloud deployments, organizations require switching solutions capable of handling increasing traffic volumes without compromising reliability or scalability. The HPE 8360v2-48Y4C switch addresses these requirements through advanced switching architecture, intelligent automation capabilities, and enterprise-class resiliency features.

The switch integrates forty-eight 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink interfaces, creating a versatile platform suitable for aggregation, spine-leaf architectures, top-of-rack deployments, and high-capacity enterprise networking infrastructures. Its Layer 3 manageability enables advanced routing services, network segmentation, traffic optimization, and secure communication between enterprise systems.

Modern organizations depend heavily on uninterrupted connectivity to support cloud-native applications, virtualization clusters, remote collaboration systems, artificial intelligence workloads, and large-scale data processing operations. The HPE JL704-61001 provides the bandwidth, intelligence, and scalability required to sustain these demanding digital transformation initiatives.

Enterprise-Class Switching Technology

The HPE 8360v2 series is designed around a high-performance switching fabric optimized for modern data center traffic patterns. Enterprise applications generate increasingly east-west traffic between servers, storage arrays, and virtualized workloads. Traditional networking architectures struggle to handle these traffic flows efficiently, creating congestion and latency issues that negatively affect application responsiveness.

The JL704-61001 switch supports modern networking demands with low-latency packet forwarding, intelligent buffering technologies, and scalable throughput capabilities. Its advanced switching architecture ensures rapid data transfer between connected devices while maintaining consistent performance during peak traffic periods.

Enterprise environments often require predictable network behavior for latency-sensitive applications such as video conferencing, financial transactions, virtual desktop infrastructure, and unified communications systems. The switch’s intelligent traffic management capabilities help optimize application delivery and improve overall network stability.

Scalable Network Infrastructure Support

Scalability is one of the most important considerations in enterprise networking design. As businesses expand digital services and increase infrastructure density, network equipment must adapt without requiring complete architectural replacement. The HPE JL704-61001 is built to support evolving enterprise connectivity requirements through flexible port density and high-speed uplink scalability.

The forty-eight 25 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide high-density access connectivity for servers, storage devices, virtualization hosts, and enterprise applications. The four integrated 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports allow rapid aggregation into core networking layers, enabling efficient communication across large-scale infrastructures.

Organizations implementing spine-leaf topologies benefit significantly from this scalable port configuration. High-speed uplinks reduce bottlenecks between network layers while supporting balanced traffic distribution across modern data center environments.

48-Port 25 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

High-Density Server Connectivity

The 48-port configuration provides substantial connectivity density for enterprise server environments, virtualization clusters, and high-performance computing infrastructures. Each 25 Gigabit Ethernet port supports rapid data communication for modern workloads requiring greater throughput than traditional 10 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructures.

25GbE networking technology has become increasingly popular because it delivers superior bandwidth efficiency while maintaining compatibility with modern server architectures. Enterprises upgrading from 10GbE infrastructures gain significant performance improvements without the complexity associated with widespread 40GbE deployment.

High-density connectivity is particularly valuable in data centers where rack space optimization and cable management efficiency are critical operational considerations. The HPE 8360v2-48Y4C switch allows organizations to consolidate networking infrastructure while supporting large-scale compute environments.

Optimized Virtualization Networking

Virtualization platforms place heavy demands on network infrastructure due to continuous communication between virtual machines, storage systems, orchestration platforms, and management services. The 25 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces of the JL704-61001 provide sufficient bandwidth for virtualized workloads operating simultaneously within enterprise environments.

Hyperconverged infrastructures and software-defined data centers rely on high-speed network communication to maintain performance consistency. This switch supports virtualization environments with low-latency forwarding and intelligent traffic prioritization capabilities.

Virtual machine migration operations, distributed storage synchronization, and real-time application scaling all benefit from the enhanced throughput provided by 25GbE networking technology. The switch enables smooth workload mobility across enterprise infrastructures without introducing excessive network congestion.

Improved Application Responsiveness

Enterprise applications increasingly depend on rapid data transfer between servers, databases, cloud resources, and users. High-bandwidth 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity improves application responsiveness by minimizing network-related delays.

Applications such as enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, analytics engines, and cloud-native software architectures benefit from reduced latency and increased throughput. The HPE JL704-61001 supports these workloads with enterprise-grade switching performance designed for continuous operation.

100 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Performance

High-Speed Core Network Integration

The four integrated 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports enable seamless integration with core networking infrastructures and high-capacity aggregation layers. Modern enterprise environments generate enormous amounts of traffic that must move efficiently between access, aggregation, and core network segments.

100GbE uplinks provide the bandwidth necessary to support large-scale east-west and north-south traffic flows commonly found in modern data centers. This helps prevent uplink congestion and ensures consistent performance across connected systems.

Organizations implementing spine-leaf architectures benefit significantly from 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity because it enables rapid communication between leaf switches and spine layers. This architecture improves scalability while reducing network latency across distributed infrastructures.

Aggregation and Data Center Backbone Support

Enterprise aggregation layers must process traffic from multiple access switches simultaneously while maintaining low latency and high availability. The HPE JL704-61001 switch supports these requirements with high-capacity uplink interfaces optimized for large-scale traffic aggregation.

Modern enterprise applications including artificial intelligence processing, cloud orchestration, real-time analytics, and virtualization management generate continuous high-volume network traffic. The 100GbE uplinks help sustain application performance by ensuring sufficient backbone bandwidth for these demanding workloads.

Storage area networks, backup infrastructures, and distributed computing platforms also benefit from high-speed uplink connectivity because large-scale data movement operations require rapid communication between systems.

Reduced Network Bottlenecks

Network bottlenecks can significantly impact enterprise productivity and application reliability. High-capacity uplinks help reduce congestion by increasing the available bandwidth between network layers and connected systems.

The JL704-61001 supports improved traffic distribution through advanced forwarding technologies and scalable uplink capacity. This allows organizations to maintain consistent network performance even during periods of elevated utilization.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing Capabilities

Intelligent Routing Functionality

The HPE JL704-61001 is a fully manageable Layer 3 Ethernet switch capable of supporting advanced routing services for enterprise environments. Layer 3 functionality allows the switch to route traffic between different network segments efficiently while maintaining high-speed packet forwarding performance.

Organizations frequently deploy multiple VLANs and subnetworks to improve security, simplify administration, and optimize traffic management. The switch supports inter-VLAN routing and dynamic routing protocols that facilitate communication between segmented enterprise systems.

Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities improve network scalability by distributing routing intelligence closer to the network edge. This reduces dependency on centralized routing devices and enhances overall infrastructure efficiency.

Dynamic Routing Protocol Support

Modern enterprise networks require flexible routing technologies capable of adapting automatically to changing network conditions. Dynamic routing protocols allow the switch to identify optimal communication paths and maintain network continuity during infrastructure changes or failures.

The HPE 8360v2 platform supports enterprise routing environments with intelligent traffic management capabilities designed for large-scale business operations. Dynamic routing enhances network resiliency while improving operational efficiency in distributed infrastructures.

Organizations operating branch offices, cloud-connected infrastructures, and hybrid networking environments benefit from advanced routing intelligence that enables efficient traffic flow across multiple locations and platforms.

Network Segmentation and Traffic Isolation

Layer 3 functionality allows enterprises to implement secure network segmentation strategies that isolate sensitive systems and improve operational security. VLAN segmentation combined with routing intelligence helps control traffic movement across the infrastructure.

Traffic isolation is particularly important in industries such as healthcare, finance, government, and telecommunications where regulatory compliance and data protection are critical operational requirements. The JL704-61001 supports these security objectives through advanced segmentation capabilities.

Enterprise Manageability and Network Automation

Centralized Network Administration

The manageable design of the HPE JL704-61001 simplifies enterprise network administration through centralized configuration, monitoring, and performance management capabilities. Modern enterprises require visibility into network behavior to maintain operational efficiency and rapidly identify potential issues.

Advanced management interfaces allow administrators to monitor traffic utilization, configure VLANs, optimize routing policies, and analyze network performance metrics from centralized management platforms. This improves operational efficiency while reducing infrastructure management complexity.

Network automation capabilities further enhance administrative efficiency by minimizing repetitive manual tasks and enabling policy-based configuration management. Automation technologies help organizations deploy changes more rapidly while reducing the risk of human error.

Software-Defined Networking Integration

Software-defined networking technologies enable organizations to centralize policy management and automate network orchestration across distributed infrastructures. The JL704-61001 supports modern networking frameworks that improve agility and operational scalability.

SDN integration simplifies network provisioning for virtualization environments, cloud-native applications, and multi-tenant infrastructures. Automated traffic engineering capabilities improve resource utilization while supporting dynamic application requirements.

Security Features for Enterprise Networking

Infrastructure Protection and Access Control

Enterprise network security is increasingly important as organizations expand digital operations and connect more devices to business infrastructures. The HPE JL704-61001 includes advanced security capabilities designed to protect enterprise environments from unauthorized access and network-based threats.

Access control technologies help organizations restrict network connectivity to authorized users and devices. Authentication mechanisms improve security by validating access requests before permitting communication within the enterprise environment.

Traffic filtering and policy enforcement capabilities further strengthen infrastructure protection by controlling data movement across network segments. These technologies help organizations maintain compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.

Secure Data Center Networking

Data centers frequently process sensitive business information, customer records, financial transactions, and operational data. Network security measures are essential for protecting these resources against unauthorized access and cyber threats.

The Layer 3 capabilities of the HPE 8360v2 switch support secure segmentation strategies that isolate sensitive workloads and limit lateral movement within the infrastructure. Combined with intelligent monitoring capabilities, these features improve enterprise security posture.

Organizations implementing zero-trust networking models benefit from advanced segmentation and policy enforcement capabilities that support granular traffic control and secure application communication.

Reliable Business Continuity Support

Business continuity depends heavily on stable and secure network infrastructure. Enterprise switches must maintain consistent operation during periods of elevated demand, hardware failures, or unexpected traffic conditions.

The JL704-61001 is engineered for enterprise reliability with features designed to support continuous operation in mission-critical environments. Redundant networking architectures, intelligent failover capabilities, and advanced traffic management technologies contribute to improved infrastructure resilience.

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Organizations increasingly deploy hybrid cloud architectures that combine on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services. These environments require high-speed, low-latency networking capable of supporting distributed workloads and rapid data movement.

The HPE JL704-61001 switch provides the performance characteristics necessary for hybrid cloud integration, enabling efficient communication between enterprise systems and cloud platforms. High-bandwidth connectivity supports rapid synchronization, application delivery, and workload migration operations.

Cloud-native applications frequently utilize microservices architectures that generate continuous east-west traffic across distributed environments. The switch’s advanced forwarding capabilities help maintain consistent application responsiveness in these scenarios.

Edge Computing and Distributed Environments

Edge computing infrastructures process data closer to end users and connected devices to reduce latency and improve operational efficiency. These environments require scalable networking platforms capable of supporting distributed processing architectures.

The JL704-61001 supports edge computing deployments with high-density connectivity and advanced Layer 3 functionality. Enterprises deploying IoT systems, industrial automation platforms, and real-time analytics environments benefit from the switch’s scalable networking capabilities.

Distributed enterprise environments often require rapid communication between branch locations, edge facilities, and centralized data centers. High-speed uplink connectivity and intelligent routing capabilities help sustain efficient communication across these infrastructures.

Future-Ready Enterprise Networking

Modern enterprise networking strategies focus heavily on long-term scalability and infrastructure modernization. The HPE JL704-61001 provides a future-ready networking platform capable of supporting emerging technologies, increasing traffic demands, and evolving digital business requirements.

Its combination of 25 Gigabit Ethernet access connectivity, 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, Layer 3 routing intelligence, and advanced manageability features makes it suitable for organizations planning long-term infrastructure growth and digital transformation initiatives.