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Silver 1U rackmount network switch with 32 QSFP28 ports and front-to-back airflow

HPE

HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Front-to-Back network switch

SKU CH-574J-GEZ2R

A 32-port QSFP28 100/50/25GbE data centre switch with ONIE boot loader, reversible airflow and redundant power

  • Switch TypeEthernet Switch
  • 32 QSFP28 ports deliver 100/50/25GbE density
  • ONIE boot loader enables choice of network OS
  • Front-to-back airflow fits hot/cold aisle layouts
  • Redundant power supplies and fans maintain uptime
  • VXLAN hardware support simplifies overlay networks

Data-center 100/50/25GbE switch

The HPE Altoline 6960 is a 1U open-networking switch with 32 QSFP28 ports for 100, 50 or 25GbE connectivity. It targets data-centre operators who need low-latency server access or spine links. The ONIE boot loader lets teams install the network OS of their choice. Reversible front-to-back airflow suits standard hot-aisle or cold-aisle layouts.

Bundled power, cooling and console

Two YM-2651Y AC power supplies and six 5400-0167 fans ship installed for redundancy. Two power cords and a console cable are included so the unit can be racked and managed immediately. No extra cables or fan trays are required for initial deployment. The hardware supports VXLAN for overlay virtualisation in multi-tenant environments.

32 QSFP28 ports decide fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 32-port QSFP28 interface running at 100, 50 or 25GbE. Buyers who need a different port count, a fixed proprietary OS, or non-QSFP28 optics cannot use this switch. No other interface types or speeds are provided.

Highlights

  • 32 QSFP28 ports deliver 100/50/25GbE density
  • ONIE boot loader enables choice of network OS
  • Front-to-back airflow fits hot/cold aisle layouts
  • Redundant power supplies and fans maintain uptime
  • VXLAN hardware support simplifies overlay networks

Specifications

BrandHPE
Switch TypeEthernet Switch

Questions about this item

What ongoing maintenance do the six 5400-0167 fans and two YM-2651Y power supplies require in this switch?

The six fans (part 5400-0167) and dual power supplies (part YM-2651Y) are hot-swappable field-replaceable units; no scheduled maintenance is defined by HPE beyond visual inspection and replacement on failure.

Which limit appears first when all 32 QSFP28 ports run sustained 100 GbE traffic in a 1U rack?

The 1U chassis with front-to-back airflow and six fans reaches its thermal envelope before the switching ASIC hits throughput limits under continuous 100 GbE line-rate load.

How much heat and noise do the six fans produce in a front-to-back airflow deployment running all day?

Six 5400-0167 fans in front-to-back mode generate data-centre-grade airflow; acoustic output and heat dissipation scale with inlet temperature and port load, and HPE rates the chassis for continuous operation within standard rack environmental limits.

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