HPE FlexFabric 5710 48SFP+ 6QS+/2QS28 Layer 3 Managed Switch

The HPE FlexFabric 5710 48SFP+ 6QS+/2QS28 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise data centers and campus networks. It offers 48 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks, and 2 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports, delivering a switching capacity of 1.76 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1320 Mpps. Built on HPE Comware 7, this switch provides advanced routing protocols, robust security, and comprehensive management features.

Advantages

High-density 10GbE access with flexible 40GbE and 100GbE uplinks ensures future-proof scalability. The switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and offers low latency (<1.5 µs) for demanding applications. Hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays minimize downtime, while the 1U rack-mountable form factor saves space.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data center top-of-rack or leaf/spine deployments
• Campus network aggregation or core
• High-performance computing environments
• Virtualized and cloud-ready networks

Key specifications

• 48 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
• 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports
• 2 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports
• Switching capacity: 1.76 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: 1320 Mpps
• MAC address table: 128,000 entries
• VLAN support: 4094 VLANs
• Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, RIP, IS-IS, VRRP, static routing, policy-based routing
• Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, sFlow, RMON
• Power supply: 1-2 hot-swappable (sold separately)
• Cooling: 4 hot-swappable fan trays (included)
• Processor: Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.25 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 GB Flash
• Software: HPE Comware 7

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with HPE FlexFabric 5710 power supplies and SFP+/QSFP+ transceivers. Ensure adequate airflow in the rack. This switch is ideal for organizations requiring high-density 10GbE with seamless upgrade paths to 40GbE and 100GbE.