Description
Short Wave SFP+ Technology
Short Wave SFP+ technology refers to the use of short wave optical transceivers for high-speed data transmission over fiber optic cables. SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) transceivers are commonly used in data centers and high-performance networking applications.
Short wave SFP+ transceivers use short wave laser technology, which allows for data transmission over shorter distances compared to other types of optical transceivers. The shorter wavelength of the laser light used in short wave SFP+ transceivers enables a higher data transfer rate per channel, making them suitable for high-speed data center and LAN connections.
In addition to their high-speed capabilities, short wave SFP+ transceivers are also known for their compact size, low power consumption, and high reliability. These features make short wave SFP+ technology a popular choice for data center network administrators and network designers looking to optimize network performance and efficiency.
The HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch supports short wave SFP+ technology, allowing users to take advantage of its high-speed and reliable data transmission capabilities for their networking needs.
8 Ports Connectivity Options
The 8 ports in the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch refer to the number of fixed copper ports available on the switch. These ports provide a convenient way to connect other devices to the switch using Ethernet cables.
The fixed copper ports in the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch support a number of different connectivity options, including:
- 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet: This is the most commonly used Ethernet standard and allows for data transmission speeds of up to 1 Gbps over copper cabling.
- Half-duplex and full-duplex operation: Half-duplex operation allows for data to be transmitted in only one direction at a time, while full-duplex operation allows for data to be transmitted in both directions simultaneously.
- Auto-negotiation: This allows the switch to automatically negotiate the best possible data transfer speed and duplex mode with the connected device.
- Jumbo frames: This allows the switch to support larger data frames than standard Ethernet, which can improve performance in certain applications.
By providing multiple connectivity options, the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch allows users to connect a wide range of devices to their network and benefit from fast and reliable data transfer speeds. These connectivity options make the switch a versatile and flexible solution for many networking applications.
Energy Efficiency and Power Consumption
Energy efficiency and power consumption refer to the amount of electrical power a device uses to operate. Energy efficiency is a measure of how effectively a device uses energy, and is often expressed as a ratio of the useful work produced by a device to the energy it consumes.
In the context of network devices such as the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch, energy efficiency is an important consideration as it affects both the operating costs and the carbon footprint of the device. High energy consumption can result in increased operating costs, and also contribute to environmental issues such as climate change.
To address this, the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. The switch uses low-power components and advanced power management techniques to minimize energy consumption while still delivering high performance.
For example, the switch supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which allows it to dynamically adjust its power usage based on the traffic load on the network. When the network is idle, the switch uses less power, and when there is increased traffic, it increases its power usage to meet the demand.
By reducing its power consumption, the HPE R4G55A SN3600B switch helps to reduce operating costs and minimize its impact on the environment. This makes it a suitable choice for organizations that are looking to implement energy-efficient networking solutions.
General Information about the HPE R4G55A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# R4G55A
- Product Type: SFP+ Switch
Performance
- Port-To-Port Latency: 900 Ns
- Capacity : Maximum Frame Size: 2112 Frame Buffers: 2000
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Http, Https, Smi-S, Ssh, Ssh-2, Cli, Sftp
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
- Authentication Method : Radius, Tacacs+, Secure Shell V.2 (Ssh2), Ldap, Dh-Chap, Fcap
Features
- Full Duplex Capability, Syslog Support, Ip Address Filtering, Firmware Upgradable, Quality Of Service (Qos), Registered State Change Notification (Rscn) Support, Class Of Service (Cos), Extended Fabric, Adaptive Networking, Isl Trunking, Fabric Shortest Path First (Fspf), Fabric-Device Management Interface (Fdmi), Dynamic Path Selection (Dps), Reliable Commit Service (Rcs), Simple Name Server (Sns), Fabric Performance Impact (Fpi) Monitoring, Slow Drain Device Quarantine (Sddq), Dynamic Fabric Provisioning (Dfp), Enhanced Bb Credit Recovery, Ip Security (Ipsec) Support, Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation Zones, Monitoring And Alerting Policy Suite (Maps), Flow Vision, Sns Read Diagnostics Parameter (Rdp), Virtual Machine Identity (Vmid) Support
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 8 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
- 16 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+ Ports On Demand
- 1 X Serial (Rs-232)
- 1 X Management (Gigabit Lan) 1 X Usb
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)