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HPE 5830AF-48G network switch 48 ports one expansion slot

HPE

HPE 5830AF-48GProduct network switch 48 port 1 slot

SKU CH-RYY9-J2PD4 MPN 5830AF-48GProduct

Layer 3 switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and one expansion slot for uplink modules

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density server access connectivity
  • Layer 3 switching enables advanced routing and traffic management
  • Modular design with one interface slot supports flexible uplink expansion
  • Part of the FlexFabric solution module for unified data centre architecture
  • 1RU form factor saves valuable rack space in dense deployments

High-density 1 GbE Layer 3 switch

The HPE FlexFabric 5830AF-48G is a 1U Layer 3 switch designed for server-access deployments in medium and large data centres or campus networks. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a single interface slot for optional uplinks. The switch operates within the FlexFabric solution module of the HPE FlexNetwork architecture.

Suited for top-of-rack server access

This model suits administrators who need high-density 1 GbE connectivity in a compact form factor with modular 10 GbE uplink flexibility. It is not intended for environments that require 96 built-in 1 GbE ports or a 2RU chassis with ten uplink positions. Buyers needing that scale should evaluate the larger sibling in the same series.

Single interface slot for uplink expansion

The defining specification is the single expansion slot that accepts up to four 10 GbE ports, letting you tailor uplink bandwidth without occupying fixed ports. This modular uplink capacity determines whether the switch matches your aggregation design.

Highlights

  • 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density server access connectivity
  • Layer 3 switching enables advanced routing and traffic management
  • Modular design with one interface slot supports flexible uplink expansion
  • Part of the FlexFabric solution module for unified data centre architecture
  • 1RU form factor saves valuable rack space in dense deployments

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

How is the HPE 5830AF-48G installed in a rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1RU chassis with the supplied brackets, then seat the expansion module in the single slot before powering on; skipping the module lock-in causes link failures.

Which components will need replacement after extended operation?

The internal fan tray and dual power supplies are field-replaceable units; plan to swap fans every few years and keep a spare power supply for the 48-port switch.

What limit appears first when all 48 Gigabit ports run sustained traffic?

The single expansion slot caps uplink capacity at two 10GbE ports, so aggregate throughput hits that bottleneck before the switching fabric saturates.

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