HPE FlexFabric 5710 Switch
Best high-density switch for enterprise data center server connectivity.
This switch is the backbone for data centers that prioritize low-latency performance and deep buffering over everything else. It simplifies complex network management through intelligent clustering, though you trade off some configuration flexibility for the sake of streamlined, high-density reliability.
$19483.64
Who it's for
- Network architects planning for future bandwidth growth
- Data center managers supporting high-density virtualization
- IT teams already invested in the HPE ecosystem
Who should skip it
- Small businesses with limited capital expenditure budgets
- Generalist IT staff lacking advanced networking certifications
- Facility managers concerned with high power and cooling costs
Performance breakdown
Port Density
High-density 10G fiber aggregation supports extensive server-to-server connectivity needs.
Latency Performance
Engineered for minimal delay in demanding virtualized data center environments.
Traffic Management
Deep buffers effectively absorb sudden traffic bursts without dropping critical packets.
Scalability
IRF technology simplifies network expansion and reduces management complexity significantly.
Energy Efficiency
Optimized power consumption ensures reliable performance during continuous 24/7 operation.
Deployment Flexibility
Compact 1U rack-mountable design fits seamlessly into modern spine-leaf architectures.
Key Specs
Product Type
Layer 3 Switch
Layer Supported
Layer 3
Total Number of Ports
54
Number of SFP+ Ports
48
Port Types
SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28
Ethernet Standards
10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology
10GBase-X, 40GBase-X, 100GBase-X
Managed Type
Fully Managed
Mounting Type
Rack Mount
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
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