Description
More Specifications
The JG541A is a high-performance managed switch from HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) that is designed for use in enterprise networks. It is part of the HPE 5500 series of switches and is designed to provide high-speed connectivity, scalable performance, and flexible deployment.
The switch has 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 24 of which are PoE-enabled, allowing it to power connected devices such as IP phones and wireless access points. This can eliminate the need for additional power supplies and make it easier to deploy devices in areas where power outlets are not readily available.
The switch also has 4 SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, which can be used for connecting to other devices using fiber optic cables for longer distance or higher bandwidth connections. This allows for the switch to be deployed in environments where copper cables are not feasible.
The switch has 2 interface slots, which can be used to add additional network interfaces or modules. These slots can be used to add additional ports, such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet, to the switch, or to add other capabilities, such as support for additional protocols.
The switch is managed, which means it can be configured and managed using a web interface or through a command-line interface. This allows administrators to control and monitor the switch’s performance, configure security settings, and set up VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to segment the network.
The JG541A supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), which allows administrators to prioritize certain types of traffic, such as voice or video, to ensure that they receive the bandwidth they need. It also supports various security features like access control lists (ACLs), port security, and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) which allows for secure and controlled access to the network.
Expansion Capability
The JG541A, as a HPE 5500 24 Ports Managed Switch, has expansion capability. The switch has 2 interface slots that can be used to add additional network interfaces or modules. These slots can be used to add additional ports, such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet, to the switch, or to add other capabilities, such as support for additional protocols.
This allows the switch to expand and adapt to the changing needs of an enterprise network. For example, if more bandwidth is needed, additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports can be added to the switch to handle the increased traffic. Additionally, if the network needs to support new protocols, such as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) or Data Center Bridging (DCB), additional modules can be added to the switch to support these protocols.
This expansion capability allows the switch to grow and adapt to the changing needs of an enterprise network, providing the necessary resources to handle increased traffic and new technologies. This helps to ensure that the network can continue to support the growing demands of the business, without the need for frequent replacements or upgrades.
Performance of 24 Ports Managed Switch
The performance of the JG541A, as a HPE 5500 24 Ports Managed Switch, will depend on various factors such as the number of connected devices, the type of traffic, and the configuration of the switch.
The switch has 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports which can support high-speed data transfer up to 1 Gbps, which is suitable for most enterprise network applications. Additionally, it has 4 SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, which can be used for connecting to other devices using fiber optic cables for longer distance or higher bandwidth connections. This allows for the switch to handle high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, online gaming, and cloud computing.
The switch is managed, which means it can be configured and managed using a web interface or through a command-line interface. This allows administrators to control and monitor the switch’s performance, configure security settings, and set up VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to segment the network. This allows for the switch to be optimized for the specific needs of the network, and to ensure that it can handle the traffic and demands of the connected devices.
The JG541A has a performance that depends on various factors such as the number of connected devices, the type of traffic, and the configuration of the switch. It has 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports that support high-speed data transfer and can handle high-bandwidth applications. The switch is managed and configurable, which allows it to be optimized for the specific needs of the network, and to ensure that it can handle the traffic and demands of the connected devices. Additionally, the switch supports Quality of Service (QoS) which can help to ensure that critical applications receive the necessary resources to function correctly.
General Information about the HPE JG541A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# JG541A
- Device Type: Switch – 24 Ports – Managed – Stackable
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 1u
- Interfaces : Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports : 24 X 10/100/1000 + 4 X Gigabit Sfp + 2 X 10 Gigabit Sfp+
- Power Over Ethernet (Poe) : Poe+
Performance
- Routing/Switching Capacity : 176 Gbps, Throughput : 130.9 Mpps
- Capacity : Ipv4 Routing Table Entries : 12000, Ipv6 Routing Table Entries : 6000
- Mac Address Table Size : 32000 Entries
- Jumbo Frame Support : Yes
Routing Protocol
- Ospf, Rip, Is-Is, Bgp, Igmp, Vrrp, Pim-Sm, Static Ip Routing, Pim-Dm, Ospfv3, Pim-Ssm, Ecmp, Ripng, Mld, Is-Isv6, Bgp-4+, Mpls, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (Bfd)
Remote Management Protocol
- Snmp 1, Rmon, Telnet, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c, Https, Ssh-2, Cli
- Authentication Method: Radius, Secure Shell V.2 (Ssh2), Hwtacacs
Features
- Layer 2 Switching, Dhcp Support, Arp Support, Mpls Support, Vlan Support, Auto-Uplink (Auto Mdi/Mdi-X), Ipv6 Support, Sflow, Spanning Tree Protocol (Stp) Support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (Rstp) Support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (Vrrp) Support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (Mstp) Support, Access Control List (Acl) Support, Quality Of Service (Qos), Committed Access Rate (Car), Mld Snooping, Device Link Detection Protocol (Dldp) Support, Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (Rrpp) Support, Equal-Cost Multipath (Ecmp), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (Bfd), Endpoint Admission Defense (Ead), Stp Root Guard.
- Ram : 1 Gb – Sdram
- Flash Memory : 512 Mb
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 24 X 1000base-T – Rj-45 4 X Ethernet 1000 – Sfp (Mini-Gbic) 2 X 10gb Ethernet – Sfp+ 1 X Console – Rj-45 – Management 1 X Rj-45 – Management
- Expansion Slots : 2 (Total) / 2 (Free) X Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max) : 0 (Installed) / 2 (Max)
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply
- Installed Qty : 0 (Installed) / 2 (Max)
