Detailed Specifications
HPE JQ026A FlexFabric 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 Switch
Overview
The HPE JQ026A is a high-density, low-latency rack-mounted switch built for modern data-centre fabric architectures. It provides 48 fixed SFP+ ports (10 Gb/s each) alongside six QSFP28 ports (100 Gb/s uplinks), delivering flexible connectivity options for server access and aggregation layers. The switch supports full Layer 2/Layer 3 features, including VXLAN/EVPN, open-flow, and SDN frameworks × making it suitable for virtualised, converged and cloud environments. With a 1U form-factor, redundant cooling and power supply modules, and non-blocking architecture, it is ideal for leaf/spine deployments, east-west traffic-heavy workloads, and high-performance environments requiring scalable, resilient switching.
Key Features
48× 10 Gb/s SFP+ ports + 6× 100 Gb/s QSFP28 uplink ports.
Non-blocking architecture with lossless buffer design for low latency.
Advanced L2/L3, VXLAN/EVPN and SDN features.
1U rack form-factor with hot-swap fans and redundant power supply support.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | JQ026A |
| Product Type | FlexFabric 5980 48SFP+ 6QSFP28 Switch |
| Fixed Ethernet Ports | 48 × 10 Gb/s SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 100 Gb/s QSFP28 |
| Port Speed Scalability | 100/40/25/10 Gb per uplink (via breakout) |
| Switching Capacity | Approximately 800 Gb/s |
| Forwarding Performance | ~720 Mpps |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.3 in × 18.1 in × 1.7 in |
| Weight | ~26 lb |
| Form Factor | 1-RU rack-mount |
| Management Platform | Fully managed Layer 3 |
| Virtualisation Support | VXLAN, EVPN, IRF, OpenFlow |
| Redundancy Features | Dual hot-swappable PSUs and fans |
