HPE J9643A
ProCurve 5412 zl Switch Chassis with Premium Software
The HPE J9643A is the ProCurve E5412 zl 12‑slot modular Switch Chassis bundled with the full Premium Software license. It provides a robust Layer 2 to Layer 4 switching platform powered by the ProVision ASIC, ideal for enterprise campus core and distribution deployments requiring modular scalability and comprehensive feature support. With 12 expansion slots, the chassis supports PoE+, Gigabit, and 10GbE modules, allowing flexible port configurations to suit changing network demands. The Premium Software unlocks advanced capabilities such as IPv4/IPv6 routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP), policy-based routing, OpenFlow SDN support, multicast via IGMPv3/PIM, ACLs, and granular QoS—delivering powerful functionality out-of-the-box with no additional software fees. This high‑availability chassis supports redundant power supplies, hot‑swappable modules, and flexible management interfaces, making it suitable for critical enterprise deployments.
Features
At its core, the E5412 zl chassis (J9643A) built on the ProVision ASIC architecture delivers up to 692 Gbps switching capacity and forwarding rates approaching 516 Mpps—meeting demands for high-throughput enterprise fabrics . The chassis supports 12 full-width zl modules—ranging from 10/100/1000 copper, PoE+ Gigabit, multi-gig uplink modules, to 10 GbE SFP+ modules—offering flexible deployment of PoE edge ports or high-speed aggregation links Included is the premium feature license (J8994A) which enables IPv4/IPv6 routing (RIP-1/2, OSPFv2/v3, BGP), granular Layer 4 controls, policy-based routing, and SDN/OpenFlow support to future-proof network infrastructures . Management is handled via CLI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON, HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC), and web GUI, ensuring both flexibility and integration with automated orchestration tools. Hot-swap power supplies and module support facilitate in-service upgrades, while high-availability protocols and intelligent QoS features ensure consistent performance under load
Advanced Options
Engineered for enterprise reliability, the J9643A chassis supports redundant power supplies and hot-swap modules to ensure zero-downtime maintenance and high uptime Its non-blocking architecture delivers consistent forwarding even under full module load—and the modular design allows seamless integration of additional PoE+, Gigabit, or 10 GbE uplink modules as network demands grow.
Product Key Features
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12 × zl modular expansion slots for PoE+, Gigabit, or 10 GbE modules
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Built-in Premium Software license: Layer 2‑4, IPv4/IPv6 routing, OpenFlow support
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Switching capacity: ~692 Gbps; Forwarding rate: ~516 Mpps
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Supports PoE+ on copper modules (up to 2400 W power budget)
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Management: CLI, GUI, SNMP v1/2c/3, RMON, HP IMC
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Redundant power and hot-swappable module support
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Reliability & Performance
Software resilience is provided by the Premium Software license, giving full access to advanced traffic engineering, IPv4/IPv6 routing, multicast (IGMPv3, PIM), OpenFlow SDN features, and strong QoS/classification policies for dynamic enterprise traffic management CLI and web management, coupled with SNMP and RMON support, provide flexible operational control, while the chassis integrates with HP IMC for centralized monitoring and orchestration.The combination of hardware scalability, industry-standard routing, and software-defined capabilities makes this chassis well-suited for mid-size to large enterprise environments needing adaptive performance and future-ready architecture.
Key Features :
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12 modular expansion slots (support PoE+, Gigabit, 10GbE)
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Premium Software included: L2–L4 switching, IPv4/IPv6, OpenFlow
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~692 Gbps capacity, ~516 Mpps forwarding rate
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PoE+ support with optional power supplies (up to 2400 W)
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CLI, GUI, SNMP, RMON, HP IMC management options
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Redundant power & hot-swappable modules
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