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HP JG312A 5500-48G-4SFP 48-Port Gigabit HI Switch

72 in18.74 lb

High-Performance Networking for Enterprise EnvironmentsThe HP 5500-48G-4SFP HI Switch is a managed, rack-mountable switch designed for demanding network environments. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, SFP uplinks, and advanced features, this switch delivers high performance, reliability, and securi...

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Overview

High-Performance Networking for Enterprise Environments

The HP 5500-48G-4SFP HI Switch is a managed, rack-mountable switch designed for demanding network environments. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, SFP uplinks, and advanced features, this switch delivers high performance, reliability, and security for your network infrastructure.

  • Device Type: Switch - 48 ports - managed - stackable
  • Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U
  • Subtype: Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 + 4 x Gigabit SFP + 2 x SFP+
  • Performance: Routing/switching capacity : 224 Gbps, Throughput : 166.6 Mpps
  • Capacity: Routing table entries : 12000, MAC Address Table Size 32K entries
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Yes
  • Routing Protocol: OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, static IP routing, PIM-DM, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, ECMP, RIPng, IS-ISv6, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
  • Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, CLI
  • Features: Layer 2 switching, DHCP support, ARP support, MPLS support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), IPv6 support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP) support, Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), STP Root Guard, IPv4 support
  • Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP)
  • Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ), Power Redundancy Optional
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.3 in x 16.5 in x 1.7 in
  • Weight: 18.74 lbs

Key Features

HP 5500-48G-4SFP HI Switch with 2 Interface Slots(JG312A)

Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switches

17.32 x 16.54 x 1.72 in (44 x 42 x 4.37 cm)

18.74 lb (8.5 kg)

Specifications

Model
5500-48G-4SFP HI Switch with 2 Interface Slots
Ports
48 Gigabit Ethernet, 4 SFP
Switch Type
Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Dimensions
17.32 x 16.54 x 1.72 in (44 x 42 x 4.37 cm)
Weight
18.74 lb (8.5 kg)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing extensive connectivity for a large number of devices.
  • Equipped with 4 SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports, allowing for flexible fiber optic uplink connections.
  • Designed as a Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switch, offering advanced routing and network management capabilities.
  • The compact 1.72-inch height (1U rack unit) ensures it fits efficiently into standard server racks.
  • Provides robust network performance for demanding enterprise or data center environments with its Gigabit speed.

👎 Cons

  • Weighing 18.74 lb (8.5 kg), it is a relatively heavy switch, which might require sturdy rack installation.
  • As an L3 managed switch, it requires network administration expertise for proper configuration and management.
  • Specific details on advanced features like Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities are not listed.
  • The 4 SFP ports, while flexible, require separate SFP transceivers, which are not included.
  • The provided information does not detail the maximum power consumption or heat dissipation, which could be relevant for rack environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The HP JG312A 5500-48G-4SFP switch is equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
This is a Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switch, which means it offers advanced Layer 3 routing and comprehensive network management features.
The dimensions of the HP JG312A switch are 17.32 x 16.54 x 1.72 inches (44 x 42 x 4.37 cm).
Yes, the HP JG312A switch includes 4 SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports, which allow for fiber optic uplink connections using appropriate transceivers.
The HP 5500-48G-4SFP HI Switch weighs 18.74 lb (8.5 kg).