Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) · SKU: JL167A or JL168A · MPN: JL167A, JL168A · Category: Networking
The HPE Altoline 6920 Switch Series is an x86-based, OCP-certified, open-networking, disaggregated family of low-latency 10GbE data center switches in a compact 1U form factor. It provides line-rate L2 and L3 switching and is suitable for deployment as a top-of-rack (TOR) or spine switch. It features 48 x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports and 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink connections. The switch is ONIE-enabled, allowing customers to choose their preferred Network Operating System (NOS), and supports hardware VXLAN for network virtualization overlay solutions. Models are available with reversible airflow (front-to-back or back-to-front) for data center hot/cold aisle optimization. It includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fan trays for high reliability.
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 16 GB SD Card |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom C2538 quad-core x86 processor @ 2.4 GHz |
| OS Support | ONIE-enabled for NOS independence (e.g., Cumulus, Pica8) |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-plug power supplies, redundant fan trays |
| Throughput | Up to 1 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Access Ports | 48 x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports |
| Airflow Options | Front-to-Back (port-to-power) or Back-to-Front (power-to-port) |
| Management Ports | 1 RJ-45 serial console port, 1 RJ-45 out-of-band management port (on some models) |
| Latency (40 Gbps) | > 0.6 µs |
| Power Consumption | 315 W (maximum) |
| Packet Buffer Size | 12 MB |
| Routing Table Size | 64000 entries (IPv4), 20000 entries (IPv6) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.44 Tbps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 320000 entries |
| Virtualization Support | Hardware VXLAN VTEP support |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty (manufacturer's warranty mentioned, sometimes 36 months by some resellers) |
| Weight | 18.52 lb (8.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.32(w) x 18.5(d) x 1.72(h) in (44.00 x 47.0 x 4.4 cm) |
The HPE Altoline 6920 is a high-performance, 1U, OCP-certified bare-metal switch designed for top-of-rack (TOR) or spine roles in modern, high-performance data centers and web-scale environments. It emphasizes flexibility through an ONIE boot loader and offers high port density (48x 10GbE SFP+) with 40GbE uplinks, all while ensuring high availability with redundant power and fan components and low latency switching.
Yes, this HPE Altoline 6920 Switch Series (JL167A or JL168A) is 100% genuine HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Altoline 6920 Switch Series includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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