Description
Product overview of the HPE JG253A
The JG253A HPE A5500-48G-PoE+ is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed to meet the needs of modern networks. It offers 48 ports with RJ-45 connectors, supporting 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, making it a perfect fit for medium to large enterprises. This switch is rack-mountable and has a 1U form factor, making it ideal for data centers and server rooms. It also supports gigabit SFP, which means you can connect it to other switches or networking devices at high speeds.
48-Port RJ-45 Connectors
The JG253A switch offers 48 RJ-45 connectors, each supporting 10/100/1000Base-T PoE. The RJ-45 connector is the most commonly used Ethernet connector in modern networks. The PoE feature allows you to power network devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras, eliminating the need for separate power sources. With 48 ports, this switch can accommodate a large number of network devices, making it a great choice for medium to large enterprises.
10/100/1000Base-T PoE
The JG253A switch supports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE, which means it can transmit data at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. The PoE feature allows you to power network devices that support the IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE standards. This switch can provide up to 30 watts of power per port, which is sufficient to power most network devices. The 10/100/1000Base-T PoE feature makes this switch ideal for modern networks that require high-speed data transmission and power over Ethernet.
Manageable Layer 3 Switch
The JG253A switch is a manageable Layer 3 switch, which means it can perform routing functions in addition to its switching capabilities. Layer 3 switches are more advanced than Layer 2 switches and can provide more granular control over network traffic. This switch supports various Layer 3 protocols, including static routing, RIP, OSPF, and BGP. These protocols allow you to configure the switch to route traffic between different VLANs or subnets, improving network performance and security.
Rack-Mountable 1U Form Factor
The JG253A switch has a 1U form factor, which means it takes up one unit of rack space. The 1U form factor is the most commonly used size for Ethernet switches in data centers and server rooms. The switch is rack-mountable, which means you can install it in a standard 19-inch rack. This form factor and mounting option make the switch easy to install and maintain, and it also saves valuable space in data centers.
Gigabit SFP Support
The JG253A switch supports gigabit SFP, which means you can connect it to other switches or networking devices at high speeds. The SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) interface is a hot-swappable, compact transceiver that can support various optical and copper networking interfaces. This feature allows you to connect the switch to other switches or networking devices over longer distances or different media types, such as fiber optic cables.
Overall, the JG253A HPE A5500-48G-PoE+ switch is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed for modern networks. It offers 48 RJ-45 ports with 10/100/1000Base-T PoE support, making it ideal for medium to large enterprises. The switch is rack-mountable and has a 1U form factor, making it easy to install and maintain in data centers and server rooms.
Main Information about the 48 Ports Switch
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# JG253A
- Product Type: Stackable Switch
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Ports : 48 X 10/100/1000 + 4 X Shared Sfp
- Power Over Ethernet (Poe) : Yes
Performance
- Routing/Switching Capacity : 192 Gbps Throughput : 142.9 Mpps
- Mac Address Table Size : 32k Entries
- Jumbo Frame Support : Yes
Memory
- Ram : 256 Mb – Sdram
- Flash Memory : 32 Mb
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 48 X 10base-T/100base-Tx/1000base-T – Rj-45 – Poe 1 X Console – Rj-45 – Management 4 X Sfp (Mini-Gbic)
- Expansion Slot(S) : 2 (Total) / 2 (Free) X Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max) : 0 (Installed) / 2 (Max)





