HPE Aruba 5406R v3 Switch
Best modular switch for growing enterprise networks needing high-availability infrastructure.
This modular powerhouse is the gold standard for enterprise networks that demand absolute uptime and future-proof flexibility. You sacrifice the simplicity of a fixed-port switch, but you gain a resilient, programmable architecture that scales effortlessly as your infrastructure grows.
$12823.14
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Who it's for
- Network architects planning for long-term infrastructure growth
- Enterprise IT managers requiring mission-critical network uptime
- System administrators building complex, high-performance campus networks
Who should skip it
- Small businesses with limited capital expenditure budgets
- Teams lacking dedicated network engineering staff
- Organizations with constrained rack space or limited power capacity
Performance breakdown
Network Scalability
Modular chassis design allows seamless expansion for growing enterprise network demands.
System Resiliency
Redundant management and power support ensure critical uptime for sensitive operations.
Throughput Capacity
High-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet delivers robust performance for data-heavy traffic environments.
Processing Intelligence
Sixth-generation ASIC architecture provides advanced, programmable switching for complex network routing.
Build Durability
Industrial-grade rack-mountable chassis built to withstand demanding, long-term data center use.
Configuration Flexibility
Extensive expansion slots offer versatile port options for diverse connectivity requirements.
Key Specs
Product Type
Layer 3 Switch
Manageable
Yes
Ethernet Technology
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Product Family
5400R zl2
Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber
Total Number of Expansion Slots
20.0
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes
Expansion Slot Type
SFP+
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Power Source
Power Supply
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