
HPE HSR6808 Router Chassis
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HPE HSR6808 Router Chassis.
Device Type: Modular expansion base. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - modular - 20U. Connectivity Technology: Wired. Performance: Throughput: up to 420 Mpps; Backplane speed: 2048 Gbps. Capacity: IPv4 routing table entries: 4000000; IPv6 routing table entries: 2000000; IPv4 forwarding table entries: 1000000; IPv6 forwarding table entries: 1000000. Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, L2TP, RSVP, NTP, IPSec, ARP, DHCP. Routing Protocol: OSPF, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-2, BGP, IGMPv2, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Multiprotocol BGP, MSDP, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, RIPng, MLD, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD). Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, CLI.
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x PowerPC 1 GHz
- RAM
- 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- 20U modular rack-mountable chassis with 32 MIM expansion slots
- High-performance backplane speed of 2048 Gbps and throughput up to 420 Mpps
- Supports up to 4000000 IPv4 and 2000000 IPv6 routing table entries
- Comprehensive routing protocol support including BGP-4, OSPFv3, IS-IS, and MPLS
- Remote management via CLI, SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet, and RMON
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed) - hot-plug
- Power Redundancy
- Optional
- Installed Qty
- 2 (max)
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational
- 1816 Watt
General
- Device Type
- Modular expansion base
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - modular - 20U
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Performance
- Throughput: up to 420 Mpps
- Performance
- Backplane speed: 2048 Gbps
- Capacity
- IPv4 routing table entries: 4000000
- Capacity
- IPv6 routing table entries: 2000000
- Capacity
- IPv4 forwarding table entries: 1000000
- Capacity
- IPv6 forwarding table entries: 1000000
- Network / Transport Protocol
- TCP/IP, UDP/IP, L2TP, RSVP, NTP, IPSec, ARP, DHCP
- Routing Protocol
- OSPF, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-2, BGP, IGMPv2, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Multiprotocol BGP, MSDP, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, RIPng, MLD, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON 1, RMON 2, RMON 3, RMON 9, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm
- MD5, SSL, TLS
- Authentication Method
- RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
- Features
- Firewall protection, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN support, ARP support, MPLS support, IGMP snooping, Syslog support, port mirroring, IPv6 support, Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Committed Access Rate (CAR), MLD snooping, Bidirectional Forwarding Det
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1ah, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.1AX, ETSI, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, EN 61000-6-1, ICES-003 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950, EN 60825-2, VCCI V-3 Class A ITE,
- Processor
- 1 x PowerPC 1 GHz
- RAM
- 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 43.6 cm
- Depth
- 51 cm
- Height
- 88.6 cm
- Weight
- 53.6 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 45 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 95%
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- Management: 1 x RJ-45
- Interfaces
- Management: 1 x RS-232C
- Expansion Slots
- 1 (total) / 1 (free) x expansion slot
- Expansion Slots
- 32 (total) / 32 (free) x Multifunction Interface Module (MIM)
- Expansion Slots
- 2 (total) / 1 (free) x CompactFlash
- Expansion Slots
- 2 (total) / 2 (free) x MPU
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Miscellaneous
- Pricing Type
- Factory integrated
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The HPE HSR6808 Router Chassis is a 20U rack-mountable modular expansion base engineered for enterprise core and service provider networks. Featuring a 2048 Gbps backplane speed and throughput up to 420 Mpps, this wired platform accommodates high-density routing tables, advanced MPLS protocols, and multi-protocol switching for scalable, carrier-grade network infrastructures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE HSR6808 Router Chassis used for?
- The HPE HSR6808 is designed as a core routing and aggregation platform for enterprise data centres and service provider environments. It provides high-capacity modular expansion, allowing organisations to scale interfaces, manage extensive routing tables, and deploy robust MPLS and VPN architectures.
What expansion capabilities does this chassis offer?
- This 20U chassis features 32 Multifunction Interface Module (MIM) slots, 2 MPU slots, and 2 CompactFlash slots for flexible hardware expansion. It allows network administrators to configure custom interface densities and processing capabilities based on operational requirements.
Does the HPE HSR6808 Router Chassis come with a warranty?
- Yes, this router chassis includes a 1-year limited warranty backed locally in South Africa via Server Hub. Local support ensures your enterprise networking infrastructure remains dependable and protected.