Overview
The HPE FlexFabric JQ077A is a powerfully engineered solution designed for deployment at the core layer of modern data centers and telecommunications infrastructures. The JQ077A is well-suited for organizations that require reliable, ultra-low-latency networking solutions with the flexibility to support evolving infrastructure demands. It provides:
- Low latency and high performance, ideal for demanding real-time applications and services.
- Scalable architecture that supports dense, high-speed core switching operations.
- Tightly integrated applications and services, enabling streamlined configuration and operational efficiency.
- Advanced telemetry, automation, and policy control, meeting the needs of service providers and enterprise networks.
- Support for 100G ports, offering next-generation networking capabilities and long-term investment protection.
- Compatibility with hybrid, performance-sensitive, and cloud-native environments, aligning with modern data center strategies.
Specification
- Brand:Aruba
- Model: JQ077A
- Series: HPE FlexFabric 5945
- Type: Managed Layer 3 switch
- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Ports
- 32 × QSFP28 ports (supports 100GbE, also compatible with 40GbE/25GbE/10GbE via breakout cables or adapters)
- 2 × SFP ports (1GbE or 10GbE compatible)
- Out-of-band management: 1 fiber SFP and 1 copper RJ-45
- Console: RJ-45 and mini-USB
- USB: 1 port for file transfer or configuration
- Performance
- Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1,904 million packets per second (Mpps)
- Latency: <1 microsecond (cut-through switching)
- Features
- Layer 2 & 3 switching: VLANs, spanning tree protocols, link aggregation, static and dynamic routing (IPv4 and IPv6)
- Data center features: VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, PTP (IEEE 1588v2), OVSDB
- Virtualization support: Network overlays for multi-tenant environments
- High availability: Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF), in-service software upgrades
- Analytics: Built-in monitoring and microburst detection
- Power & Cooling
- Power consumption: Up to ~650 W (varies with transceivers and workload)
- Fan bays: 5 modular fans (minimum one required for operation)
- Cooling direction: Front-to-back or back-to-front (depending on installed fan modules and power supplies)
- Redundant power supply support
- Physical
- Dimensions: 1.7 in (H) × 15.7 in (W) × 18.1 in (D)
- Weight: Approximately 13.1 kg (28.9 lb)
- Mounting: Standard 19-inch rack, 1U height
- ✅ Use Cases
- Leaf/spine switching in data centers
- High-density 100GbE aggregation or core layer
- Applications requiring ultra-low latency and flexible port speeds
- Virtualized data center overlays and network segmentation