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5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 SWITCH PL-NC
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- 5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 SWITCH PL-NC
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JQ074A Overview
JQ074A is a high-performance enterprise switch built with a robust, scalable architecture designed to deliver efficient data routing and reliable connectivity. It offers versatile power options with an AC power supply and supports a wide range of port configurations, including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and dedicated uplink ports, while providing stacking capabilities that enhance scalability and network performance.
JQ074A is engineered for demanding use cases in large-scale networks, delivering exceptional performance and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Its design prioritizes efficient network management and high-density deployments, making it an ideal solution for data centers, campus environments, and mission-critical applications.
JQ074A price is $32,781.15, a 6% saving from the Hpe list price of $34,873.56. JQ074A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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JQ074A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Hpe
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 350 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- JQ074A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- JQ074A Enterprise Rack-Mount Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
JQ074A Use Case
High-Throughput Data Center Spine Switching
In a hyperscale data center environment running AI/ML training workloads, the JQ074A-5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 SWITCH PL-NC delivers 2.4 Tbps of non-blocking throughput and sub-100 ns latency between GPU clusters. By aggregating 48×25 GbE leaf uplinks and 8×100 GbE spine ports on a single chassis, operators achieve seamless east-west traffic flow, accelerate model convergence by 20 %, and simplify cable management. Benefit: Maximized compute utilization with deterministic low-latency switching and streamlined network architecture.
Multi-Tenant Cloud Fabric with VXLAN/EVPN Overlay
A regional cloud provider builds a multi-tenant network fabric using the JQ074A-5945 as its aggregation switch. Leveraging 48×25 GbE access links for tenant racks and 8×100 GbE uplinks to the spine, it runs VXLAN/EVPN overlays (license-optional) for network segmentation and micro-segmentation across 4,096 tenants. Benefit: Rapid tenant onboarding, end-to-end traffic isolation, and linear scale to thousands of virtual networks with zero service interruption.
Enterprise Campus Core and Aggregation Layer
A global enterprise deploys the JQ074A-5945 at its campus core to unify wired access, wireless backhaul, and IoT device traffic. With 48 SFP28 ports for multi-gigabit uplinks to access switches and 8 QSFP28 ports for 400 GbE uplinks to the data center, the switch supports 10 GbE–100 GbE mix on a single platform. Benefit: Simplified operations through consistent OS and API-driven automation, 40 % reduction in power/cooling costs, and future-proof capacity for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 deployments.
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Product Comparison Table 
| JQ074A |  JG296A |  JQ076A |  JG838A |  JG726A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JQ074A | JG296A | JQ076A | JG838A | JG726A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | JQ074A Enterprise Rack-Mount Switch | JG296A High-Performance Managed Switch | JQ076A Enterprise Rack-Mount Switch | JG838A Enterprise Switch | JG726A High Performance Stackable 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 |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 1G/10G |
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Up to 3-Year Warranty Coverage
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Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
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Reviews & Ratings
S
Sebastian Wright
5
High-density 25G switch suited leaf roles.
Z
Zeeshan Rauf
4
Consistent low-latency performance.
M
Marco Conti
5
Reliable for modern data centers.
U
Usman Javed
5
Good throughput headroom.
J
James Holloway
4
Well-built FlexFabric switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba 5945 48SFP28 8QSFP28 Switch (SKU JQ074A) PL-NC?
The Aruba 5945 (SKU JQ074A) is a high-density data center leaf switch featuring 48 SFP28 ports and 8 QSFP28 uplinks, delivering 3.2 Tbps non-blocking throughput with a no-cost base license (PL-NC).
What are the key performance specifications of the 5945-48S8Q switch?
It offers 3.2 Tbps switching capacity, up to 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate, wire-speed Layer 2/3 services, and 512 MB packet buffer for microburst protection.
How many 25G and 100G ports does this switch support?
It supports 48 × 25 GbE SFP28 ports and 8 × 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks, with each QSFP28 port optionally breaking out to 4 × 25 Gbps links.
Does the 5945 support port breakout configurations?
Yes. Each QSFP28 port can break out via MPO fan-out cables into four 25 GbE links, providing up to 32 additional 25 GbE connections.
What Layer 3 features are included in the no-cost PL-NC license?
The PL-NC base license includes full Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP), basic QoS, ACLs, and static routing without port or feature limits.
Can I stack multiple Aruba 5945 switches?
Yes. Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacks up to 10 switches into a single logical device for simplified management and hitless failover.
Which management options are available on the 5945 switch?
Management interfaces include a web GUI, SSH/CLI, SNMPv3, REST APIs, plus integration with Aruba NetEdit, AirWave and Aruba Central.
What power supplies and redundant options are available?
It supports dual hot-swappable 640 W or 1350 W AC power supplies (110–240 VAC auto-sensing) for redundancy or load sharing.
What is the operating temperature and environmental compliance?
The switch operates from 0 °C to 45 °C with 5–95% non-condensing humidity and meets RoHS, WEEE and FCC Class A emissions standards.
What is the typical latency and buffer capacity?
It delivers sub-microsecond latency and includes 512 MB packet buffer, ensuring consistent performance under full-speed traffic.
Is front-to-back or back-to-front airflow supported?
Both front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options are available via removable fan trays to match data center cooling designs.
How does the 5945 switch fit into a leaf-spine architecture?
As a leaf node, it connects to spine switches over 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks, leveraging ECMP and BGP EVPN VXLAN for scalable, low-latency fabrics.
What security features does the Aruba 5945 offer?
It includes MAC authentication, 802.1X, Dynamic Segmentation with ClearPass, ACLs, DHCP snooping and ARP inspection for zero-trust enforcement.
Which transceivers are compatible with SFP28 and QSFP28 ports?
Compatible optics include Aruba SFP28/SFP+ and QSFP28 modules, plus any MSA-compliant third-party transceivers for 25/100 GbE links.
What are the warranty and support options for this switch?
It includes a one-year limited hardware warranty, with optional ArubaCare support offering advance replacement, software updates and 24/7 assistance.
Where can I find software and firmware updates for SKU JQ074A?
Firmware and software deliverables are available on the Aruba Support Portal under “Software Downloads” and can be managed via Aruba Central.