JL165A HP Altoline 6940 32-Port 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet + 8 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable Network Switch

HP Altoline 6940 JL165A

Built for data center and high-density server rooms where east-west traffic and port density are priorities, the HP Altoline 6940 (JL165A) is a 32-port managed Layer 3 40GbE switch from HP.

Its port layout is 24 x 40, 8 x 40, giving you a clear, flexible mix of connections. Standards compliance means it integrates with existing routers, servers and client devices, whatever the vendor. Wired Ethernet gives consistent, low-latency connections that wireless alone cannot always guarantee.

Network administrators get granular control over traffic, security and monitoring through its management interfaces. Its Layer 3 feature set supports inter-VLAN routing, so traffic between departments does not have to travel to a separate router. Port mirroring and diagnostic tools make troubleshooting and traffic analysis faster. Keeping a record of what is connected to each port speeds up maintenance. Spanning tree protocols prevent network loops and help maintain connectivity when a redundant link is used. Intelligent frame forwarding avoids flooding every port and keeps bandwidth available for real work. VLAN segmentation isolates sensitive systems from general user traffic.

Physically, it uses a 1U rack-mountable format for a clean, organized installation. Virtualized workloads, storage traffic and east-west flows benefit from its density and speed. Install it in a well-ventilated location so it keeps operating reliably over the long term. It creates a tidy, central hub for all wired devices in the area it serves. For anyone sourcing HP managed 40GbE switching, the JL165A combines HP engineering with practical, everyday performance.

At a Glance

• 32 ports (40GbE)
• Ports: 24 x 40, 8 x 40
• Managed Layer 3
• Rack-mountable

• No. Of Ports: 32-Ports
• Product Type: Ethernet

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