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HPE 5406R 44GT PoE+/4SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 network switch

SKU CH-V9K1-Q81AR MPN 5406R

Modular 6-slot Layer 3 chassis switch with 44 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four SFP+ uplinks

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • ProtocolsHCRP, SPP
  • Modular 6-slot chassis enables flexible expansion
  • 44 PoE+ ports power devices without separate injectors
  • 4 SFP+ uplinks support 10 GbE connectivity
  • Layer 3 routing reduces need for external routers
  • Redundant management ensures continuous network operation

Product identity

The HPE 5406R zl2 is a 6-slot modular Layer 3 switch with 44 Gigabit PoE+ copper ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks. It ships without power supplies and is aimed at campus and branch networks that need resilient stacking and advanced traffic management.

Pre-installation checks

Verify that your rack can accept a 6-slot chassis and that you have compatible PoE+ power supplies for the required PoE budget. Confirm the SFP+ transceivers you plan to use are on the HPE qualified list and that your existing cabling supports the intended link speeds.

Who this suits and who it does not

Suits organisations that want a single chassis delivering both high-density PoE+ access and 10 Gigabit uplinks with Layer 3 routing built in. Not suited for buyers who need a 12-slot chassis for larger module counts, those requiring 40 Gigabit interfaces, or teams that prefer a fixed-configuration switch without modular expansion.

Highlights

  • Modular 6-slot chassis enables flexible expansion
  • 44 PoE+ ports power devices without separate injectors
  • 4 SFP+ uplinks support 10 GbE connectivity
  • Layer 3 routing reduces need for external routers
  • Redundant management ensures continuous network operation

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
ProtocolsHCRP, SPP

Questions about this item

Does the 5406R 44GT PoE+ switch ship with power supplies or do they need to be purchased separately?

The chassis is sold without power supplies; compatible PoE+ power supplies must be ordered separately to power the switch and connected devices.

How do I choose between the 6-slot 5406R and the 12-slot chassis in the 5400R zl2 series?

The 5406R provides 6 module slots for up to 44 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks; the 12-slot chassis doubles slot capacity for larger deployments.

What does the 44 GT PoE+ port count mean for actual device connectivity?

It provides 44 Gigabit Ethernet ports that deliver both data and PoE+ power to devices such as access points and IP phones, plus 4 SFP+ ports for 10 Gb uplinks.

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