Description
Advanced Switching Features
The JL165-61001 HPE Altoline 6712 32QSFP+ X86 Onie AC Front-To-Back Switch is a high-performance data center switch designed for high-density environments. It features 32 QSFP+ ports that support 40GbE connectivity and advanced switching features, including L2 and L3 protocols, Quality of Service (QoS), and Network Address Translation (NAT).
The switch is equipped with an X86 processor, which provides high performance and flexibility for network administrators to run custom software applications. The Onie AC front-to-back airflow design helps optimize cooling efficiency, ensuring that the switch can operate in high-temperature environments.
This switch also supports the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated installation of network operating systems, making it easy for administrators to install and manage the switch.
Network Security and Access Control
JL165-61001 HPE Altoline 6712 32QSFP+ X86 Onie AC Front-To-Back Switch is a network switch designed for enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments. It provides high-density 40GbE connectivity and supports advanced security and access control features.
32QSFP+ refers to the number of 40Gbps quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP+) ports that this switch provides. This allows for high-density connectivity, enabling the switch to support large data transfers and meet the high-speed requirements of modern data centers.
The X86 Onie AC Front-To-Back Switch is powered by an x86 processor, allowing for flexible software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities and programmable network control. This gives network administrators the ability to manage network traffic, security, and access control from a central location.
The switch supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, and VLAN-based security. This provides network administrators with the ability to restrict access to specific network resources, enforce network policies, and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The Front-To-Back Switch design enables optimal airflow, cooling, and energy efficiency. The switch can be mounted in a server rack, with the fan and power supplies located at the front, and the switch ports located at the rear. This design ensures that hot air is expelled from the back of the switch, providing efficient cooling and reducing energy consumption.
Maintenance and Support
JL165-61001 is a HPE Altoline 6712 switch with 32 QSFP+ ports and runs on the X86 architecture. It comes with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated switch provisioning. The switch has a front-to-back airflow design, which helps to cool the switch components more efficiently by drawing air in from the front and expelling it out the back.
Maintenance for this switch involves regular software and firmware updates to ensure that it is running the latest and most secure version. Regular hardware inspections, including checks for any physical damage, should also be performed to keep the switch running optimally.
Support for the JL165-61001 switch can be provided by HPE, who offer various levels of technical support, from basic troubleshooting to 24/7 mission-critical support. They also provide training, documentation, and other resources to help organizations manage their network infrastructure.
Main Specification about the HPE JL165-61001
- Manufacturer HPE
- Part Number or SKU# JL165-61001
- Product Line Altoline
- Product Series 6940
- Product Name Altoline 6940 32QSFP+ x86 ONIE AC Front-to-Back Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Uplink Port Yes
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40gbase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 32
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes.





