Description:

The HPE JH178A FlexFabric 5930 Switch is used in enterprise networking systems for high-performance data switching and scalable network traffic management. Commonly installed in data centers, server rooms, and enterprise core or aggregation networks. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of existing switching hardware.

Applications:

The HPE JH178A switch is widely used in enterprise and data center environments requiring low-latency, high-throughput switching with modular uplink flexibility. It is commonly deployed in virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, storage networks, and campus core networks where reliable connectivity, advanced Layer 3 features, and scalable port expansion are essential.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): JH178A
• Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: FlexFabric 5930
• Base Uplink Ports: 2 x QSFP+ (40GbE)
• Expansion Slots: 2 modular interface slots
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.28 Tbps (configuration dependent)
• Forwarding Rate: High-performance wire-speed forwarding
• Layer Support: Layer 2 / Layer 3 managed switching
• Features: VLAN, QoS, ACL, routing, stacking / IRF support
• Mounting Type: 1U rack mount
• Power Supply: Redundant hot-swappable PSU support
• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan modules
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +45°C
• Compliance Standards: CE, FCC, UL

Common Replacements:

• HPE JG510A FlexFabric 5930 Switch
• HPE JG296A FlexFabric 5940 Switch
• Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX Switch