HPE FlexFabric 5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 L3 Managed Data Center Switch

The HPE FlexFabric 5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 is a high-performance L3 managed data center switch designed for demanding enterprise environments. With 48 x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports and 8 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 uplinks, it delivers exceptional throughput and low latency for virtualized and cloud networks.

Advantages

This switch offers a switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps and forwarding performance of 2380 Mpps, ensuring seamless data flow. It supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, RIP, IS-IS, and ECMP, along with VXLAN and EVPN for network virtualization. The modular redundant power supply enhances reliability, while Comware 7 operating system provides robust management capabilities.

Suitable for

• Data center spine-leaf architectures
• High-density 25GbE and 100GbE deployments
• Virtualized and cloud environments requiring VXLAN/EVPN
• Enterprise core and aggregation layers

Key specifications

• 48 x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports + 8 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports + 2 x Gigabit SFP management ports
• Switching capacity: 3.2 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: 2380 Mpps
• MAC address table: 288K entries
• Latency: <1.5 µs (64-byte packets)
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4, Flash: 16 GB
• Modular redundant power supply (2 slots, 2 included), max 600W
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Operating system: HPE Comware 7

Recommendations

Ideal for organizations seeking a high-density, low-latency switch for modern data centers. The combination of 25GbE and 100GbE ports future-proofs your network while maintaining investment protection.