HPE ProCurve 2920-48G Managed Layer 3 Switch - 48x Gigabit Ethernet, 4x SFP+ Uplinks, 176 Gbps Switching Capacity, 1U Rackmount

With a 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate, the HPE ProCurve 2920-48G delivers wire-speed performance for demanding enterprise networks. This managed Layer 3 switch offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four SFP+ uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for high-bandwidth applications.

Overview

The HPE ProCurve 2920-48G is a high-performance, stackable managed switch designed for medium to large enterprise networks. It features 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T ports and four SFP+ slots supporting 1GbE or 10GbE uplinks. With advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 static routing capabilities, it supports up to 2048 VLANs and includes robust security features such as ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, and SSH/SSL encryption. The switch is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and supports virtual stacking of up to four units for simplified management.

What stands out

• High-density 48-port Gigabit Ethernet with 4 SFP+ uplinks for flexible network design
• 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate for non-blocking performance
• Layer 3 static routing and RIP support for inter-VLAN routing
• Virtual stacking capability for up to 4 switches, managed as a single entity
• Comprehensive security: ACLs, port security, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSH, SSL
• Energy-efficient design with IEEE 802.3az support

Technical details

• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Switch
• Ethernet Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• Uplink Ports: 4 x SFP+ (1/10GbE)
• PoE Support: No
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 131 Mpps
• MAC Address Table Size: 16000 entries
• VLAN Support: Yes, up to 2048 VLANs
• Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, RMON
• Layer Support: Layer 2, Layer 3 Static Routing, RIP
• Stacking: Virtual Stacking (up to 4 switches)
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
• Power Supply: Internal, Fixed
• Jumbo Frame Support: Yes, up to 9220 bytes
• Processor: ARM11 @ 625 MHz
• Memory: 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 GB Flash
• Security: ACLs, Port Security, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSH, SSL
• QoS: IEEE 802.1p, DSCP
• Energy Efficiency: IEEE 802.3az EEE

Our verdict

The HPE ProCurve 2920-48G is an excellent choice for enterprises needing high-density Gigabit access with 10GbE uplinks. Its robust Layer 3 features, virtual stacking, and comprehensive security make it a reliable foundation for converged networks.