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HPE 5900AF-48XGT-4QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch 48x10G 4x40G

HPE

HPE 5900AF-48XGT-4QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch 48x10G 4x40G

SKU CH-AFG5-5XHXK

A Layer 3 switch with 48 ten-gigabit ports and four 40-gigabit uplinks for high-density top-of-rack deployment

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • ProtocolsHCRP, SPP
  • Layer 3 routing simplifies network design
  • 48 ports at 10 Gigabit deliver high-density server connectivity
  • 4 expansion slots at 40 Gigabit enable uplink aggregation
  • Top-of-rack form factor fits dense data-centre racks
  • Part of the 5900 series for FlexFabric integration

Top-of-Rack Data Centre Switch

The HPE 5900AF-48XGT-4QSFP+ is a Layer 3 switch built for high-density server access in large enterprise data centres. It also serves medium-sized enterprise core layers where virtualised workloads demand ultra-low latency. Part of the FlexNetwork FlexFabric architecture, it converges Ethernet and storage traffic in a single device.

48x10G and 4x40G Port Configuration

This unit provides 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and four 40 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots for uplinks or stacking. The fixed port count and speed mix determine whether the switch matches your rack density and aggregation requirements. No other interface quantities or speeds are available on this model.

Suited for High-Density ToR Deployment

Network architects deploying top-of-rack connectivity for virtualised server farms will match this port density and latency profile. Buyers needing fewer than 48 10G ports, different uplink speeds, or Layer 2-only operation should evaluate alternative switch models.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 routing simplifies network design
  • 48 ports at 10 Gigabit deliver high-density server connectivity
  • 4 expansion slots at 40 Gigabit enable uplink aggregation
  • Top-of-rack form factor fits dense data-centre racks
  • Part of the 5900 series for FlexFabric integration

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
ProtocolsHCRP, SPP

Questions about this item

What does the 48-port 10 Gigabit density mean for a top-of-rack deployment?

The 48 ports provide high-density server connectivity in a single top-of-rack unit, supporting virtualised applications and heavy server-to-server traffic at the access layer.

How do the four 40 Gigabit expansion slots affect uplink capacity?

The four 40 Gigabit expansion slots serve as high-speed uplinks or stacking links, letting the switch aggregate 10 Gigabit access traffic toward the data centre core.

What physical space does the 5900AF-48XGT-4QSFP+ require in a rack?

The switch is designed for top-of-rack mounting in a standard equipment rack, placing 48 10 Gigabit ports and four 40 Gigabit uplinks in a single rack unit.

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