United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
O
Owen Mitchell
5
Compact switch with solid enterprise features.
JG311A
Original Stock
Ready to Ship
HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP w/2 Intf Slts Switch
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
JG311A
- Description:
- HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP w/2 Intf Slts Switch
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
JG311A Overview
JG311A is an advanced network switch designed with a robust architecture that maximizes performance and scalability in demanding network environments. It offers versatile power options, a comprehensive suite of ports, and efficient stacking capabilities for seamless expansion and high availability.
Engineered for reliability and optimized throughput, the JG311A supports multiple uplink configurations and advanced management features. Its architecture is ideally suited to mission-critical applications in enterprises that require consistent performance, simplified maintenance, and flexible deployment options.
JG311A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for JG311A for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe 5500 Hi Switches series or explore all Hpe products.
JG311A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- POE Support
- POE+
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity
- 64 Gbps
- Weight
- 8 lbs
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G / 10G
- Manufacturer Part Number
- JG311A
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- Fixed port configuration
- Product Name
- JG311A Network Switch
JG311A Use Case
Campus Network Aggregation with JG311A-HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP Switch
In a multi-building university campus, the JG311A-HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP acts as the distribution layer, aggregating 24 Gigabit access switches and uplinking via four 1 Gbps SFP ports or two 10 Gbps expansion slots. This configuration delivers low-latency connectivity for lecture halls, labs, and administrative offices, ensures seamless failover through resilient stacking, and simplifies network segmentation. Benefit: high-density port consolidation with scalable uplink capacity, resulting in optimized bandwidth utilization and reduced operational complexity.
IP Surveillance Backbone for Enterprise Security
In a corporate campus security deployment, the JG311A-HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP aggregates 200+ high-definition IP cameras over 24 Gigabit PoE-capable ports (or non-PoE with powered injectors) and transports video streams via four fiber SFP links to the central monitoring station. Advanced QoS prioritizes video traffic, while link-aggregation and redundant uplinks guarantee zero-frame-loss during peak hours. Benefit: end-to-end video integrity with dedicated bandwidth, enhanced failover resilience, and centralized VLAN management for segmented security zones.
SMB Data Center Core Switch in Virtualized Environments
For small and mid-sized data centers running server virtualization and storage networks, the JG311A-HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP serves as the core switch, interconnecting 24 1 Gbps hypervisor hosts and four 1 Gbps iSCSI storage links. Two expansion slots host 10 Gbps SFP+ modules for uplink to the WAN edge or disaster recovery site. Benefit: robust L2/L3 feature set with IPv4/IPv6 routing, dynamic link-aggregation, and energy-efficient design, delivering high throughput, simplified management, and predictable SLAs.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| JG311A |  JG541A |  JG542A |  JG314A |  JG312A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 11 inches | 16 inches | N/A | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | N/A | 1 inch |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JG311A | JG541A | JG542A | JG314A | JG312A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Fixed port configuration | 2 modular expansion slots | 2 expansion slots available | N/A | 24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 48 W | N/A | N/A | 65 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | JG311A Network Switch | JG541A Enterprise Layer 2 Switch | JG542A Modular Enterprise Switch | JG314A Network Switch | JG312A Stackable Enterprise Gigabit Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 64 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 128 Gbps | 96 Gbps | 512 Gbps | N/A | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 10G | 1G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | N/A | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Aamir Sohail
4
Stable for branch office deployments.
R
Reto Fischer
4
Easy setup and management.
S
Shahbaz Ali
5
Good performance for access layer.
M
Michael Turner
5
Dependable small switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP w/2 Intf Slts Switch (JG311A)?
The HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP w/2 Intf Slts Switch (JG311A) is a managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch featuring 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports, 4 fixed SFP uplinks and 2 modular interface slots for scalable network deployments.
How many ports does the JG311A switch provide?
The JG311A offers 24 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 built-in SFP slots and 2 additional modular interface slots for fiber or high-speed expansion.
What uplink modules are supported in the interface slots?
The 2 interface slots accept HP 10Gb SFP+ modules and 1Gb SFP transceivers, enabling flexible uplink choices for varying bandwidth requirements.
Does the HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP support PoE or PoE+?
No. The JG311A switch does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). It is designed for data-only connectivity with dedicated power supplies.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?
The switch delivers a non-blocking switching capacity of 192 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 143.1 Mpps, ensuring seamless packet processing at line rate.
Which management interfaces are available?
Customers can manage the JG311A via web GUI, command-line interface (CLI) over Telnet/SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and RMON for advanced monitoring.
What VLAN features does the JG311A support?
The switch supports up to 4,094 VLANs, 802.1Q tagging, GVRP, port-based VLANs and voice VLAN for secure and segmented network traffic.
Which Layer 2 protocols are supported?
It supports STP, RSTP, MSTP, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), IGMP snooping and DHCP snooping for robust network stability.
What Quality of Service (QoS) features are included?
The JG311A offers 8-priority queues, 802.1p traffic prioritization, DSCP remarking and rate limiting to guarantee performance for critical applications.
Is the switch rack-mountable?
Yes. The HP HI 5500-24G-4SFP comes with a 1U rack-mount kit and adjustable brackets for easy installation in standard 19-inch racks.
What are the power consumption and efficiency ratings?
Typical power consumption is 35 W (idle) to 60 W (full load). The switch features an energy-efficient design compliant with IEEE 802.3az (Energy-Efficient Ethernet).
What is the operating temperature range?
The recommended operating temperature spans from 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) with a relative humidity tolerance of 10% to 90%, non-condensing.
What redundancy and high-availability features are available?
The switch supports VRRP, dual-firmware images, smart Link and redundant power supplies (optional) for uninterrupted network uptime.
Which SFP transceivers are compatible?
Compatible transceivers include HP X120 1Gb SFP, HP X140 10Gb SFP+ modules and third-party MSA-compliant SFP/SFP+ optics.
What is the warranty and support coverage?
The JG311A is covered by a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day software support. Extended Care and Insight Premium Services are available.
Can I stack multiple HI 5500 switches?
No. The HI 5500 series does not support physical stacking. Use Link Aggregation (LACP) across switches for logical link bundling.
How do I install an SFP module in the interface slots?
Power off the switch, slide the SFP/SFP+ module firmly into the slot until it clicks, then power on. Verify module status via the LED indicators or CLI.