HPE 5710 Switch
Best high-density switch for modern enterprise data center server connectivity.
This switch is the backbone for data centers that need to scale without hitting a performance wall. While it demands a more structured approach to network architecture, you gain the low-latency throughput and future-proof uplink flexibility required to keep demanding virtualized environments running smoothly.
$20544.52
Who it's for
- Data center managers needing high-density server connectivity
- Network architects planning for long-term bandwidth scalability
- IT teams supporting latency-sensitive virtualized business applications
Who should skip it
- Small businesses operating with limited hardware budgets
- Organizations lacking dedicated, specialized networking personnel
- Facilities with inadequate power and cooling infrastructure
Performance breakdown
Port Density
Forty-eight 10GbE ports provide exceptional connectivity for dense server environments.
Uplink Versatility
Flexible QSFP+ and QSFP28 slots ensure seamless 100GbE network scaling.
Latency Performance
Engineered for minimal delay in demanding virtualized and server-to-server traffic.
Operational Resilience
Redundant power support keeps critical data center operations running without interruption.
Management Simplicity
Streamlined interface makes complex network administration manageable for IT teams.
Form Factor Efficiency
Compact 1U rack-mountable design maximizes valuable space in crowded server racks.
Key Specs
Product Type
Layer 3 Switch
Layer Supported
3
Total Number of Network Ports
48
Total Number of Expansion Slots
6
Port / Expansion Slot Details
48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network, 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Type
QSFP+, QSFP28
Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber, Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology
10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology
10GBase-T, 40GBase-X, 100GBase-X
Power Source
Power Supply
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