HPE 5945 32QSFP28 Switch
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HPE 5945 32QSFP28 Switch.
Device Type: Switch - 32 ports - L3 - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1U. Subtype: 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Ports: 32 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 + 2 x Gigabit SFP. Performance: Latency (64-byte packets): 1 µs; Throughput: 2024 Mpps; Routing/switching capacity: 6.6 Tbps. Capacity: Routing entries: 288000; VLANs supported: 4096. Jumbo Frame Support: 9416 bytes. Routing Protocol: OSPF, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, VRRPE, static IPv6 routing, BGP+.
Specifications
- RAM
- 8 GB SDRAM
Highlights
- 32 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports and 2 x Gigabit SFP ports
- 6.6 Tbps switching capacity with 2024 Mpps throughput
- Ultra-low 1 µs latency for 64-byte packets
- Comprehensive Layer 3 routing support including BGP-4, OSPF, and IS-IS
- Compact 1U rack-mountable chassis with support for dual redundant power supplies
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Power Redundancy Scheme
- 1+1 (with optional power supply)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - 32 ports - L3 - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 1U
- Subtype
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports
- 32 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 + 2 x Gigabit SFP
- Performance
- Latency (64-byte packets): 1 µs
- Performance
- Throughput: 2024 Mpps
- Performance
- Routing/switching capacity: 6.6 Tbps
- Capacity
- Routing entries: 288000
- Capacity
- VLANs supported: 4096
- Jumbo Frame Support
- 9416 bytes
- Routing Protocol
- OSPF, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-2, IGMP, VRRP, VRRPE, static IPv6 routing, BGP+
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, SSH, CLI
- Authentication Method
- Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, TACACS+
- Features
- Flow control, ARP support, IGMP snooping, packet filtering, port mirroring, MAC address filtering, Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), sFlow, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP) support, Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), LLDP support, dual firmware images, NTP ti
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qaz
- RAM
- 8 GB SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44 cm
- Depth
- 46 cm
- Height
- 4.36 cm
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Weight
- 10.4 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 45 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 32 x 100Gbit LAN QSFP28
- Interfaces
- 2 x Gigabit LAN SFP
- Interfaces
- 1 x management
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- FCC Class A certified, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, VCCI Class A, FDA 21 CFR, EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, ETSI EN 300 386
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The HPE 5945 32QSFP28 is a high-density 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch engineered for enterprise data centres and high-performance campus aggregation. Featuring 32 high-speed 100GbE QSFP28 ports, 2 Gigabit SFP ports, and a 6.6 Tbps switching capacity with ultra-low 1 µs latency, it delivers robust routing and throughput for bandwidth-intensive network environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE 5945 32QSFP28 Switch used for?
- The HPE 5945 32QSFP28 switch is designed for high-performance data centre spine-leaf architectures and enterprise aggregation layers. It provides 32 dedicated 100GbE QSFP28 ports to handle heavy network traffic, virtualisation, and high-throughput inter-switch connectivity.
What Layer 3 routing protocols does this switch support?
- This switch features robust Layer 3 capabilities with support for major routing protocols such as BGP-4, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP-2, and static IPv6 routing. It also includes redundancy protocols like VRRP and VRRPE to maintain high network resilience.
Does the HPE 5945 32QSFP28 Switch come with a warranty?
- Yes, this switch includes a 1-year limited warranty supported locally in South Africa via Server Hub. It also supports optional dual hot-plug power supplies for 1+1 power redundancy.