HPE JL167A Altoline 6920 48XG 6QSFP+ Data Center Switch
Overview
The HPE JL167A is an Altoline 6920 series high-density, open-networking data center switch, engineered for top-of-rack (ToR) or spine deployments in web-scale and large enterprise environments. It addresses the need for scalable, high-performance 10GbE server connectivity and 40GbE aggregation by providing a disaggregated hardware platform. This approach separates the switch hardware from the network operating system, offering significant flexibility. Powered by an Intel x86 CPU, this switch allows administrators to deploy their choice of compatible network operating systems via the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) boot loader. This open architecture, combined with hardware support for VXLAN, makes the JL167A an ideal solution for building efficient network virtualization overlays and managing multi-tenancy in cloud and data center fabrics, solving complex scaling and orchestration challenges. Designed for the modern data center, the switch features a 1U rack-mountable form factor with a front-to-back airflow scheme, optimizing cooling in hot and cold aisle layouts. Management is handled through the chosen network operating system, which can be integrated with various orchestration tools, supporting command-line interfaces and out-of-band management for robust operational control within the existing infrastructure.
Key Features
- 48 high-density SFP+ ports support both 1GbE and 10GbE.
- Six QSFP+ uplink ports provide 40GbE aggregation speed.
- Intel x86 CPU allows for flexible OS and app deployment.
- ONIE boot loader enables automated OS installation choices.
- Hardware VXLAN support for network virtualization overlays.
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