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HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 1U -
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HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch

HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable

Mfr #: JL280A#ABA
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Advertised price · GPC-payable · TAA-compliant configurations available.

Product Type
Ethernet Switch
Manageable
Yes
Ethernet Technology
100 Gigabit Ethernet
Product Family
Altoline 6960
Stack Port
No
Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber
Total Number of Expansion Slots
32
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes

Overview

HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Back-to-Front Switch - Manageable - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 1U - Rack-mountable (part number JL280A#ABA) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized HPE & Juniper partner, in the HPE Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open-networking, disaggregated family of low latency 100/50/25GbE data center switches in a 1U form factor. Perfect for deployment in data center environments as 25GbE server access, or 100/50GbE spine switches. It is optimized for data center hot/cold aisle deployments with reversible airflow. The hardware support for VXLAN makes the Altoline 6960 ideal for deployment in multi-tenancy and overlay environments. You have the freedom to select the management and orchestration tools that best fit your IT environments and applications. What's new High 100/50/25GbE port density and low latency for demanding applications. ONIE boot loader for a choice of network OSs and easy installation. Open networking and disaggregated solution for customer choice. VXLAN for efficient network virtualization overlay solutions. 100/50/25GbE, redundant fans and power supplies for the data center. Features Open and Disaggregated Networking The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open networking disaggregated solution that offers customers a choice of hardware platforms and network operating systems (NOS). It includes the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) loader for easy installation of network OS. Choice of network operating systems, including Cumulus Networks Linux NOS, or Pica8 NOS. Choice of management and orchestration tools to support you from a growing ecosystem. Wire Speed 100/50/25GbE for Scalability and Demanding Applications The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series provides high density 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-performance and flexible deployments. Get up to 128 x 25GbE links for server scalability with breakout cables. Hardware VXLAN VTEP support for multi-tenancy and overlay technologies. Flexible 25GbE top-of-rack or 100/50GbE spine deployments. High-performance Data Center Switching The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps for the most demanding applications. Supports up to 2400 mpps throughput for data intensive environments. Low sub-400ns port-to-port latency for faster response time. Intel Atom 2538 CPU for additional processing power. Includes redundant power supplies and fans with hot/cold aisle deployments. Simplicity and Lower TCO The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series simplifies switch deployment, management and orchestration with a choice of tools from robust Linux community and ecosystem. Streamlined hardware and software options for a better fit to customer needs. Choice of software common tools for use in server and networking. Economies of scale that meets the needs of cloud data centers.

• Effectively increases available bandwidth on your network • Supports layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Management capability provides control over setup and configuration of your network • 100 Gigabit Ethernet provides high bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliability for your network backbone

Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Ethernet Technology: 100 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber · Network Technology: 100GBase-X · Layer Supported: 3 · Shared SFP Slot: No · Total Number of Expansion Slots: 32 · Expansion Slot Type: QSFP28.

GPC-payable, with SAP, FAR-based purchase orders, and GSA eBuy support. Ask us about TAA-compliant configurations, current pricing, stock, and lead time.

Tech specs

Management & Protocols
Manageable
Yes
Media & Performance
Ethernet Technology
100 Gigabit Ethernet
Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber
Network Technology
100GBase-X
Network & Communication
Layer Supported
3
I/O Expansions
Shared SFP Slot
No
Total Number of Expansion Slots
32
Expansion Slot Type
QSFP28
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit
1U
Height
1.7" mm
Width
17.3" mm
Depth
20.3" mm
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Weight (Approximate)
18.52 lb g
Interfaces/Ports
Modular
Yes
Uplink Port
No
Stack Port
No
Port/Expansion Slot Details
32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Power Description
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes
Power Source
Power Supply
General Information
Product Type
Ethernet Switch
Product Series
6960

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