HPE 5406R zl2 Switch
Best modular switch for growing enterprise and branch office network infrastructures.
This modular powerhouse is built to evolve alongside your growing network, offering the kind of enterprise-grade redundancy usually reserved for massive data centers. While its deep configuration options require a bit of technical know-how, the payoff is a rock-solid, future-proof core that simply refuses to go down.
$2731.54
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Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- Network architects needing flexible, long-term infrastructure growth
- IT managers overseeing mission-critical, zero-downtime environments
- Engineers building modern, software-defined network architectures
Who should skip it
- Small businesses with limited capital expenditure budgets
- Generalist IT teams lacking specialized networking certifications
- Facilities with constrained rack space or limited power capacity
Performance breakdown
Network Scalability
Six modular slots allow for significant expansion as your business grows.
System Resiliency
Redundant power and hitless failover keep critical network traffic moving constantly.
Routing Capability
Full Layer 3 support handles complex enterprise traffic routing with ease.
Future Readiness
OpenFlow support ensures the hardware remains relevant in software-defined network environments.
Management Versatility
Flexible interface options cater to both command-line experts and web-based administrators.
Build Quality
Rugged rackmount chassis designed for long-term reliability in demanding server rooms.
Key Specs
Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Model Number
J9821A
Number of Ports
6.0
Port Types
SFP, SFP+
Data Transfer Rate
10.0 Gbps
Managed Type
Fully Managed
Mounting Type
Rack Mount
Ethernet Standard
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Standard
Power Source Type
AC Adapter
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