HPE FlexFabric 5700 Network Switch

HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series — is a high-performance top-of-the-rack (ToR) connectivity solution designed to expand enterprise networks and data centers. It offers local L2/L3 switching and advanced features like HPE IRF, which simplifies the management of Spine-Leaf topologies. With IRF, you can stack up to 9 chassis into a single logical entity, reducing management complexity by more than 50% and achieving sub-50ms convergence.

The 5700 series is unique in its ability to scale; it supports connecting up to 30 additional switches to a single Controlling Bridge, optimizing server-to-server connectivity and reducing total cost of ownership. Featuring a high density of 10GbE ports and 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, the FlexFabric 5700 delivers up to 960 Gbps of switching capacity, ensuring fast access to applications and elimination of single points of failure.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: Up to 714.2 Mpps.

• Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps.

• Stacking: IRF technology (up to 9 switches).

• Ports: Choices of 10GbE SFP+, 10GBASE-T, and 40GbE QSFP+ based on model.

• Management: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) and CLI.