JH179A HP FlexFabric 5930 4-Port 2U Rack-Mountable Layer 3 Network Switch

HP FlexFabric 5930 JH179A

The HP FlexFabric 5930 (JH179A) is a 4-port managed Layer 3 switch from HP, part of the HPE 5800/5900 Series, built for data center top-of-rack, leaf-spine and server aggregation designs. The series is designed for high-performance aggregation and data center switching.

A total of 4 ports gives you room to grow without adding another switch. Wired Ethernet gives consistent, low-latency connections that wireless alone cannot always guarantee.

As a managed switch it gives administrators full control over how traffic is segmented, prioritized and secured. Layer 3 capability enables routing between VLANs on the switch, reducing load on your router and lowering latency. The Comware platform provides a proven foundation for configuration, automation and monitoring. Keeping firmware up to date, where supported, helps maintain security and stability. Reserving specific ports for uplinks keeps your design clear as the network grows. Email, file sharing, voice and video all depend on stable switching underneath. Each switched port gives a connected device its own dedicated link instead of sharing bandwidth as on an old-style hub. VLAN segmentation isolates sensitive systems from general user traffic.

The 2U rack-mountable design makes installation straightforward in its intended location. A UPS on the network rack keeps connections alive through short power outages. It lets you grow the network in steps rather than replacing everything at once. It fits leaf or spine roles in modern data center fabrics. Virtualized workloads, storage traffic and east-west flows benefit from its density and speed. Use the manufacturer part number JH179A to make sure you order exactly the configuration you need. Whether you are building a new network or replacing an existing unit, the JH179A delivers a 4-port managed switch that fits the job.

Quick Specs

• 4 ports
• Managed Layer 3
• Comware
• Rack-mountable

• No. Of Ports: 4-Ports

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