
HPE MSR958 1GbE and Combo Router
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HPE MSR958 1GbE and Combo Router.
Device Type: Router - 8-port switch (integrated). Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 1U. Connectivity Technology: Wired. Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps. Performance: Throughput (64-byte packet size): up to 300 Kpps. Capacity: VPN tunnels: 100; IPv4 routing table entries: 10000; IPv6 routing table entries: 5000; IPv4 forwarding table entries: 10000; IPv6 forwarding table entries: 5000. Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, L2TP, RSVP, APPN, NTP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, AAL5, ARP, FTP, DHCP, PAP, SFTP.
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x Marvell A370 800 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- Integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with dedicated RJ-45 and SFP WAN ports
- Routing throughput of up to 300 Kpps with 1 Gbps data transfer capability
- Capacity for up to 100 concurrent VPN tunnels and advanced encryption support
- Powered by an 800 MHz Marvell A370 processor, 1 GB RAM, and Comware v7 OS
- Compact 1U rack-mountable form factor with low 22 W operational power consumption
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational
- 22 Watt
General
- Device Type
- Router - 8-port switch (integrated)
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable - 1U
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1 Gbps
- Performance
- Throughput (64-byte packet size): up to 300 Kpps
- Capacity
- VPN tunnels: 100
- Capacity
- IPv4 routing table entries: 10000
- Capacity
- IPv6 routing table entries: 5000
- Capacity
- IPv4 forwarding table entries: 10000
- Capacity
- IPv6 forwarding table entries: 5000
- Network / Transport Protocol
- TCP/IP, UDP/IP, L2TP, RSVP, APPN, NTP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, AAL5, ARP, FTP, DHCP, PAP, SFTP
- Routing Protocol
- OSPF, EGP, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, IGMPv2, IGMP, VRRP, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, Bidirectional PIM, MSDP, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, ECMP, RIPng, BGP-4+, MPLS, CIDR, BGP+, URPF
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, TFTP, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm
- DES, Triple DES, MD5, AES, TLS, SHA-1, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES
- Authentication Method
- Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, PAP, CHAP, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2)
- Features
- Layer 3 switching, Layer 2 switching, NAT support, VPN support, VLAN support, traffic shaping, port mirroring, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), sFlow, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, tunnelling, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Committed Access Rate (CAR), Link Fragmentation and Interleaving (LFI), Un
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s, ETSI, EN55022, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Part 68 / CS03 Issue 8, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-5, RoHS, EN 61000-4-8, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, WEEE, FDA, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, EN 60825-1, X.509, AS/NZS 60950, ANSI C63.4, EN 60825-2, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005, EN 61000-4-11:20
- Processor
- 1 x Marvell A370 800 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Status Indicators
- System, VPN
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 26.6 cm
- Depth
- 16.1 cm
- Height
- 4.36 cm
- Weight
- 1 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 45 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 92% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- WAN: 1 x Ethernet 1000 - SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Interfaces
- WAN: 1 x Ethernet 1000 - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- LAN: 8 x Ethernet 1000 - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 2 x USB 2.0
- Interfaces
- 1 x console - RJ-45
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x console cable
Software / System Requirements
- OS Provided
- Comware v7
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The HPE MSR958 is a compact 1U rack-mountable router featuring an integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch and dual WAN interfaces (RJ-45 and SFP). Designed for branch offices and small enterprise networks, it delivers secure Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, comprehensive VPN support, and advanced security running on HPE Comware v7 software.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE MSR958 router used for?
- The HPE MSR958 is used as a secure branch or enterprise edge router that combines routing, switching, and VPN connectivity in a single device. With an integrated 8-port Gigabit switch and SFP/RJ-45 WAN options, it handles internal network traffic and secure remote site interconnectivity.
Does the HPE MSR958 support VPN connections?
- Yes, this router supports up to 100 VPN tunnels and includes robust encryption protocols like AES (128-bit, 192-bit, and 256-bit) and Triple DES. It provides secure point-to-point and remote-access tunnelling for branch office connectivity.
Does this router come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, the HPE MSR958 includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty backed locally by Server Hub. Orders are dispatched locally and supported directly for South African business buyers.