HPE Network Switches JL676A#ABA 52 Ports SFP+ Rack-mountable

Overview of HPE JL676A#ABA 48G 4SFP+ Switch 

• Model Number: JL676A#ABA
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Device Type: Managed switch with 52 ports, ideal for enterprise environments
• Enclosure: Side-to-side airflow, 1U rack-mountable design
• Network Speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) technology

Port Configuration and Performance

• Ports:
  • 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
  • 4 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ for fiber connectivity
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Throughput: 98.6 Mpps
• Latency:
  • 1 Gbps: 1.9 μs
  • 10 Gbps: 1.8 μs

Advanced Capacity Features

• Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs): 16
• ARP Entries: 1024
• IPv4 Routes (Unicast): 512
• IPv6 Routes (Unicast): 512
• IGMP/MLD Groups: 512
• Access Control List (ACL) Entries:
  • IPv4: 256 (Ingress)
  • IPv6: 128 (Ingress)
  • MAC: 256 (Ingress)
• MAC Address Table Size: 8192 entries

Routing and Encryption Protocols

• Supported Routing Protocols: IGMPv2, IGMPv3
• Encryption: SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
• Authentication Methods:
  • SSH (Secure Shell)
  • RADIUS
  • TACACS+
  • SSH2 (Secure Shell v.2)

Network Features and Standards

• Flow control, ARP, VLAN, DiffServ, IPv6, SNTP, sFlow
• Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), TFTP, MLD Snooping
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), LLDP
• Port-based access control, DHCP client, Energy Efficient Ethernet
• Network Access Control (NAC), MIB (Management Information Base), NDP
• SNMP, ICMP, DNS client, LLDP-MED
• Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), UDP
• IPv6 addressing

Compliance and Protocol Standards

• IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab
• IEEE 802.1P, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
• IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3az

Processor and Memory

• Processor: 1 x ARM A9, 1.016 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Flash Memory: 16 GB

Expansion and Connectivity

• Interfaces:
  • 48 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 ports
  • 4 x 1/10Gbit LAN SFP+
  • 1 x USB-C console
  • 1 x USB Type-A

Power and Consumption

• Power Supply: Internal
• Power Provided: 65 Watts
• Voltage Requirement: AC 230V (50/60 Hz)
• Operational Power Consumption: 20.6 Watts

Ports

The HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch is equipped with an impressive 52 ports, making it an ideal choice for businesses and organizations that require a high-density network solution. These ports provide the necessary connectivity to accommodate a large number of devices, such as computers, printers, servers, and other network-enabled devices.

Increased Connectivity

With 52 ports, this network switch offers an extensive range of connectivity options for users. Whether you need to connect multiple workstations in an office environment or create a complex network infrastructure for a data center, the abundance of ports ensures that you have the flexibility to meet your specific requirements.

Scalability

The availability of 52 ports allows for future scalability and expansion. As your business grows and your network demands increase, you can easily add more devices without worrying about running out of ports. This scalability ensures that your network infrastructure can keep up with the evolving needs of your organization.

Improved Performance

Having numerous ports on the HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch means that you can distribute network traffic more effectively. By spreading the load across multiple ports, you can prevent congestion and bottlenecks that can negatively impact network performance. This feature is particularly important in environments where data transfer speeds and low latency are critical, such as data centers or multimedia production facilities.

Redundancy and High Availability

Another advantage of having 52 ports is the ability to create redundant connections. Redundancy ensures that if one port or cable fails, there are alternative paths for data transmission. This redundancy feature enhances network reliability and minimizes downtime, which is of utmost importance in mission-critical environments where uninterrupted connectivity is crucial.

Network Segmentation

With a large number of ports available, you can easily segment your network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks. This segmentation can improve security by isolating sensitive data and limiting access to specific devices or user groups. Additionally, network segmentation can enhance performance by reducing broadcast traffic and improving overall network efficiency.

Interface

The HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch boasts an interface that supports SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) technology. This feature offers numerous benefits and is particularly valuable for businesses and organizations that require high-speed connectivity and flexibility.

High-Speed Connectivity

The SFP+ interface allows for high-speed data transfer rates, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications and demanding network environments. With this interface, users can take advantage of faster connection speeds, enabling smooth data transmission and reducing latency. Whether you're transferring large files, streaming high-definition media, or running resource-intensive applications, the SFP+ interface ensures that your network can handle the workload efficiently.

Flexibility

The SFP+ interface offers flexibility in terms of connectivity options. It supports a wide range of optical transceivers and copper cables, allowing you to choose the most suitable media type for your network infrastructure. Whether you need to connect using fiber optic cables for long-distance transmission or copper cables for shorter distances, the SFP+ interface provides the necessary versatility to accommodate your specific requirements.

Compatibility

The SFP+ interface is compatible with various networking equipment and standards, ensuring seamless integration with your existing infrastructure. Whether you're upgrading your network or expanding it, the compatibility of the SFP+ interface ensures that you can easily incorporate this network switch into your setup without compatibility issues.

Future-Proofing

Investing in a network switch with an SFP+ interface is a future-proof choice. As technology advances and network demands increase, the SFP+ interface provides the necessary capabilities to support higher speeds and greater bandwidth. By choosing a switch with this interface, you can ensure that your network infrastructure is ready to handle future advancements and avoid the need for immediate upgrades or replacements.

Aggregation and Uplink

The SFP+ interface is commonly used for aggregation and uplink purposes. It allows you to aggregate multiple lower-speed connections into a single high-speed connection, increasing overall bandwidth and improving network performance. Additionally, the SFP+ interface can be used for uplink connections, enabling you to connect the switch to higher-level network devices, such as routers or core switches.

Mounting

The HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch is designed to be rack-mountable, offering convenient installation options for users. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses and organizations that have limited space or prefer centralized network management.

Space Efficiency

Rack-mountable switches are an excellent space-saving solution. By mounting the switch in a standard rack, you can free up valuable floor or desk space. This is especially advantageous in crowded server rooms or office environments where space optimization is crucial. The compact form factor of rack-mountable switches allows for efficient use of available space while ensuring easy access for maintenance and management.

Centralized Management

Rack-mounted switches facilitate centralized management of network infrastructure. With the switch installed in a rack alongside other networking equipment, administrators can easily access and manage multiple devices from a single location. This centralized approach streamlines network administration tasks, simplifies troubleshooting, and improves overall efficiency.

Improved Cooling and Cable Management

Rack-mountable switches often come with built-in features that improve cooling and cable management. These switches are designed with proper ventilation to dissipate heat effectively, preventing overheating issues that can affect performance and reliability. Additionally, rack-mountable switches typically have cable management options, such as cable routing guides or integrated cable management systems, which help organize and secure cables, reducing clutter and ensuring a neat and tidy network setup.

Scalability and Expansion

Rack-mountable switches offer scalability and expansion options. As your network grows, you can easily add more rack-mounted switches to accommodate additional devices or increase network capacity. This scalability ensures that your network infrastructure can adapt to the changing needs of your organization without requiring significant reconfigurations or changes to the physical setup.

Easier Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Mounting the switch in a rack simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. With the switch easily accessible in a standard rack, technicians can quickly identify and resolve any issues without the need to disassemble the entire network setup. This ease of maintenance reduces downtime, minimizes disruptions to network operations, and ultimately saves time and resources.

In summary, the HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch's 52 ports provide increased connectivity, scalability, improved performance, redundancy, and high availability. The SFP+ interface offers high-speed connectivity, flexibility, compatibility, and future-proofing capabilities. Lastly, the rack-mountable design of this switch ensures space efficiency, centralized management, improved cooling and cable management, scalability, and easier maintenance and troubleshooting. Overall, these features make the HPE JL676A#ABA Network Switch a reliable and versatile solution for businesses and organizations seeking a powerful networking solution.