HPE 5140 Switch
Best high-density switch for growing enterprise campus network infrastructures.
This is a workhorse for enterprise networks that need to power a small army of devices without breaking a sweat. It trades off simplicity for deep, granular control, making it the right choice if you need robust security and virtualization features rather than just plug-and-play convenience.
$8841.46
Who it's for
- IT managers deploying multiple cameras and wireless access points
- Network administrators needing high-speed server and core connectivity
- Enterprise teams requiring granular security and traffic control
Who should skip it
- Small businesses with limited upfront hardware budgets
- Generalists lacking dedicated networking or IT staff
- Facilities managers with restricted power or cooling capacity
Performance breakdown
PoE+ Power Density
High-density port configuration easily handles demanding enterprise-grade wireless and VoIP deployments.
Network Scalability
Intelligent Resilient Framework allows seamless stacking for growing campus network requirements.
Security Robustness
Hardware-based MACsec encryption provides enterprise-grade protection for sensitive data traffic.
Uplink Flexibility
Four 10GbE SFP+ ports ensure high-speed connectivity for core network backbones.
Management Depth
Comprehensive Layer 3 routing and management tools offer granular network control.
System Reliability
Dual redundant power supplies minimize downtime for mission-critical business operations.
Key Specs
Product Type
Ethernet Switch
Layer Supported
Layer 2, Layer 3
Total Number of Network Ports
48
Total Number of Expansion Slots
5
Power Source
Power Supply
PoE Standard
802.3af, 802.3at
Port Speeds
1Gb, 10Gb
Connector Types
RJ45, SFP+
Managed Type
Fully Managed
Form Factor
rackmount
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