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HPE A5120-24G EI Layer 3 Switch, 24-port rackmount unit, silver metal finish

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HPE A5120-24G EI Layer 3 Switch 24-port

SKU CH-D1D9-DE1KJ MPN A5120-24G

24-port Layer 3 switch with two expansion slots supporting HCRP and SPP protocols

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • ProtocolsHCRP, SPP
  • Layer 3 switching enables advanced routing
  • 24 Gigabit ports connect multiple devices
  • Two expansion slots allow future upgrades
  • HCRP and SPP protocols boost resilience
  • HPE enterprise grade ensures reliable performance

24-port Layer 3 Switch

The HPE A5120-24G EI is a Layer 3 switch with twenty-four ports and two expansion slots. It supports HCRP and SPP protocols for resilient network operation. Network administrators managing campus or branch LANs will find the routing capability suited to inter-VLAN traffic.

Upgrade from Layer 2 access

Replacing a pure Layer 2 access switch with this model adds static and dynamic routing at the aggregation layer. The jump is worth it when you need to segment broadcast domains without a separate router appliance. The two expansion slots allow uplink modules to be added as bandwidth demands grow.

Build integration: rack mount and uplinks

The unit fits a standard rack and requires compatible transceiver modules for the expansion slots. Power and management cables complete the physical installation. Using the expansion slots for high-speed uplinks frees all twenty-four front-panel ports for endpoint connections.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 switching enables advanced routing
  • 24 Gigabit ports connect multiple devices
  • Two expansion slots allow future upgrades
  • HCRP and SPP protocols boost resilience
  • HPE enterprise grade ensures reliable performance

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
ProtocolsHCRP, SPP

Questions about this item

How many expansion slots does the A5120-24G EI have for adding modules?

The switch provides two total expansion slots for optional I/O modules.

What is the first configuration step after powering on the JE068A switch?

Connect to the console port and run the initial setup wizard to assign a management IP address before linking any network cables.

Are the cooling fans in the A5120-24G EI replaceable without tools?

The fans are internal fixed units; replacement requires opening the chassis and is not a tool-less, hot-swap procedure.

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