
HPE MSR958 1GbE/Combo PoE Router
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HPE MSR958 1GbE/Combo PoE 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 RJ-45 connectivity
- Dual WAN uplink options including Gigabit RJ-45 and SFP combo ports
- Performance throughput up to 300 Kpps with 100 concurrent VPN tunnels
- Powered by an 800 MHz Marvell processor with 1 GB DDR3 RAM
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing capabilities running on Comware v7
- Compact 1U rack-mountable chassis with low 22 W 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), Po
- 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 Comware v7 operating system. Designed for small-to-medium enterprise branch offices, it provides secure routing, switching, and support for up to 100 VPN tunnels with integrated Gigabit SFP and RJ-45 WAN interfaces.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE MSR958 router used for?
- The HPE MSR958 is engineered for enterprise branch networking, delivering consolidated routing, switching, and security in a single device. It handles standard data routing, Layer 3 switching, and encrypted VPN tunnelling across distributed corporate networks.
What network interfaces are available on the HPE MSR958?
- The router features eight Gigabit RJ-45 LAN ports, a Gigabit RJ-45 WAN port, and a Gigabit SFP WAN combo port for fibre or copper uplinks. It also includes two USB 2.0 ports and a dedicated RJ-45 console port for management.
Does the HPE MSR958 come with a warranty?
- Yes, this unit includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub. Technical support and replacement services are handled locally for seamless business continuity.