Detailed Specifications
HPE Q2F24A HPE StoreFabric SN2100M 100 GbE Switch
Overview
The HPE Q2F24A is a high-performance, half-width 1U switch in the M-series SN2100M family. It offers 8 QSFP28 ports that support native 100 GbE and can be configured for breakout speeds, enabling flexible deployment for data center, storage, and top-of-rack scenarios. Built with NVIDIA Spectrum ASIC architecture, it delivers ultra-low latency and a high-capacity switching fabric. The device supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for high availability and continuous operation.
Key Features
8 × QSFP28 ports supporting 100 GbE and breakout modes
3.2 Tb/s aggregate switching bandwidth
Port-to-port latency of ~300 ns
Supports L2 / L3 protocols including VXLAN and EVPN
Redundant PSUs and hot-swappable fans for resilience
Compact 1U, half-width form factor
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | Q2F24A |
| Model / Platform | SN2100M |
| Form Factor | 1U, half-width |
| Ports | 8 × QSFP28 |
| Supported Port Speeds | 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G |
| Switching Bandwidth | 3.2 Tb/s |
| Forwarding / Packet Performance | 4.76 Bpps (based on spec) |
| Latency | ~300 nanoseconds |
| Airflow Direction | Power-to-Connector (back-to-front) |
| Resiliency | Redundant PSUs, fan modules |
| Buffering | 16 MB dynamic shared buffer (SN2100M) |
| Power Consumption | Typical < 95 W |
| Supported OS | ONIE, Linux-based switch OS, open NOS options |
| Use Case | Storage fabrics, top-of-rack in data centers, scale-out workloads |
