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What are the main features of the HPE FlexFabric 5930 Switch series?
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The HPE FlexFabric 5930 Switch series delivers fixed-port Layer 3 aggregation with up to 48 1/10GbE ports, 4 or 8 10/25/40GbE uplinks, high-performance forwarding, virtualization readiness, advanced security, and energy-efficient operation.
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What port configurations and speeds does the HPE FlexFabric 5930 support?
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It supports 24 or 48 SFP+ (1/10GbE) ports plus 4 or 8 QSFP+ ports that natively handle 10/25/40GbE speeds, enabling flexible access and uplink options.
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Can I stack multiple HPE FlexFabric 5930 switches, and if so, how?
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Yes. You can stack up to 8 units using the built-in QSFP+ stacking ports and stacking cables, providing up to 3.2 Tbps of switching bandwidth in a single logical chassis.
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What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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A 48-port model offers up to 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 952 Mpps, ensuring wire-rate performance at all port speeds.
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Which management interfaces and software are available for the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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Management options include a CLI, web GUI, HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC), SNMP, RESTful APIs, and seamless integration with HPE OneView for unified monitoring and automation.
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Does the HPE FlexFabric 5930 series support PoE or PoE+?
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No. The FlexFabric 5930 series does not provide PoE/PoE+ ports. For Power over Ethernet requirements, consider the HPE FlexNetwork 5940 series.
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What Layer 3 routing capabilities are supported on the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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It supports static routes, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, policy-based routing (PBR), and Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) for flexible, resilient network designs.
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How many VLANs and advanced VLAN features does the HPE FlexFabric 5930 support?
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The switch supports up to 4,096 VLAN IDs, plus private VLAN (PVLAN), QinQ, and voice VLAN for scalable traffic segmentation and multi-tenant isolation.
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Which SFP, SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers are compatible with the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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It is compatible with HPE-branded 1GbE/10GbE SFP/SFP+ and 40GbE QSFP+ modules, including long-reach, short-reach, and CWDM/DWDM options for media flexibility.
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What redundancy and high availability features are included in the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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Features include VRRP, MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation), IPv6 Fast Reroute, dual firmware images, and redundant fans and power supplies on select models.
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What are the typical power consumption and energy-efficiency features?
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Depending on configuration, the 5930 consumes 150–200 W (max). It supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), fan speed optimization, and low-power components for reduced OPEX.
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How does the HPE FlexFabric 5930 integrate with SDN environments?
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It supports OpenFlow, vENM for HPE SDN, plug-and-play fabric automation, and APIs for seamless orchestration within SDN and SD-WAN deployments.
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What security features are available on the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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Security includes 802.1X port authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection, port security, storm control, and TACACS+/RADIUS integration.
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What warranty and support options are offered for the HPE FlexFabric 5930?
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HPE provides a 1-year warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement. Optional CarePack services extend coverage up to 5 years with 24×7 support and onsite response.
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How scalable is the HPE FlexFabric 5930 for growing networks?
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You can stack up to 8 switches for 384 access ports, aggregate through 25/40 GbE uplinks, and deploy multi-site fabrics – all without service interruption or re-cabling.
Q
What is the process to upgrade firmware on an HPE FlexFabric 5930 switch?
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Use the web GUI, CLI (copy ftp/tftp/USB), or HPE IMC to upload the new firmware image. Activate it and reboot; the switch supports dual images for safe rollback.
