HPE Aruba JL167A — High‑Capacity Layer 3 Managed 10 GbE/40 GbE Switch for Data Centers and Enterprise Core Networks
Product Description
The HPE Aruba JL167A is an enterprise‑grade, Layer 3 managed switch from the Altoline 6920 series, built for performance‑intensive networking environments including data centers, large enterprise cores, and service provider infrastructure. Featuring 48 10 GbE SFP+ ports and 6 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks, it delivers massive throughput with up to 1440 Gbps switching capacity and ultra‑low latency, ensuring responsive, high‑performance connectivity for server farms and high‑density traffic loads.
Designed for rack‑mount environments with front‑to‑back airflow, redundant power supplies and multiple fan modules, the JL167A provides reliability and thermal efficiency critical in modern data centers. With support for robust L3 routing and switching functions, large MAC tables, and flexible management interfaces, it scales easily from campus backbone deployments to core infrastructure and multi‑tenant environments.
Whether aggregating fiber‑connected servers or supporting high‑speed backbone links, the JL167A is engineered for demanding enterprise and service workloads.
Model Type: Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
Category: Networking – High‑Performance Data Center / Core Switch
Key Features
48 × 10 GbE SFP+ Ports — High‑capacity 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports for uplinks, servers, and aggregation layers.
6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ Uplink Ports — Ultra‑fast quad‑speed uplinks for spine/aggregation or data center interconnects.
Layer 3 Routing & Switching — Enterprise‑level routing and switching capabilities suitable for core network deployment.
Front‑to‑Back Airflow Design — Rack‑optimized cooling for data center top‑of‑rack environments.
High Switching Capacity — Up to 1440 Gbps switching throughput for demanding traffic loads.
Low Latency Performance — Sub‑microsecond latency supports high‑speed networking and storage traffic.
Large MAC Address Table — Supports up to 320,000 MAC entries for expansive and scalable deployments.
Integrated Management Port — Dedicated out‑of‑band management for streamlined administration.
ONIE Support — Open Network Install Environment allows flexible NOS loading.
Redundant Power & Fans — Includes dual AC power supplies and multiple fans for high availability.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Aruba Altoline 6920 48XG 6QSFP+ |
| SKU / Part Number | JL167A |
| Manufacturer | Aruba Networks (HPE) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack‑mount |
| 10 GbE Ports | 48 × SFP+ |
| 40 GbE Ports | 6 × QSFP+ |
| Management Port | 1 × Out‑of‑Band RJ45 |
| Switching Capacity | ~1440 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to ~1 Bpps |
| MAC Address Table | ~320,000 entries |
| Airflow | Front‑to‑Back |
| Power Supplies | 2 × AC Included |
| Fans | Hot‑swappable Fan Modules Included |
| Management Protocols | SNMP, Web, CLI (Typical) |
Note: JL167A is part of the HPE Altoline 6920 switch family. Specifications can vary based on configuration; consult official HPE documentation for exact details.
Typical Use Cases
Data Center Access / Aggregation — Ideal for connecting servers, storage, and aggregation nodes at 10 GbE and 40 GbE speeds.
High‑Performance Enterprise Core — Delivers high throughput and routing performance for enterprise backbone networks.
Service Provider Edge — Suitable for ISP and carrier access/backhaul infrastructure.
Cloud & Virtualized Environments — Supports dense port requirements and intense east‑west traffic patterns.
Optical Fiber Backbones — 10 GbE/40 GbE interfaces serve as core optical links.
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