HPE Anw 5420 Switch
Best modular switch for growing campus and branch network infrastructures.
This modular chassis is the ultimate foundation for growing campus networks that demand serious uptime. While its physical footprint and complexity might be overkill for smaller setups, the combination of hot-swappable components and the intuitive AOS-CX operating system makes it an incredibly reliable workhorse for scaling infrastructure.
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Provantage
Who it's for
- Growing businesses needing adaptable network infrastructure
- Enterprise IT managers requiring high-speed, reliable connectivity
- Network administrators seeking granular traffic control and security
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers preferring cost-effective fixed-port switches
- Small teams lacking specialized networking expertise
- Facilities with limited rack space or cooling capacity
Performance breakdown
Switching Capacity
Massive 960 Gbps throughput handles demanding campus traffic with ease.
Modular Scalability
Six expansion slots offer significant room for future network growth.
System Reliability
Redundant power and hot-swappable components ensure constant, uninterrupted uptime.
Management Flexibility
AOS-CX provides intuitive control across cloud, CLI, and web interfaces.
Routing Intelligence
Advanced Layer 3 protocols deliver robust performance for complex network architectures.
Data Efficiency
Jumbo frame support optimizes large data transfers for improved network speed.
Key Specs
Part Number
S0U59A
Product Type
Switch Chassis
Number of Expansion Slots
6
Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber, RJ-45 Ethernet
Network Technology
Gigabit Ethernet
Layer Supported
Layer 3
Switching Capacity
960 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
714 Mpps
MAC Address Table Size
16000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support
Yes
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