HPE Mellanox SH2200 Ethernet Switch Module (866573-B21)

• Enterprise data center leaf switching
• HPE Synergy and composable infrastructure networking
• VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM virtualization environments
• Hybrid cloud and private cloud deployments
• High-performance storage networking
• AI and machine learning infrastructure
• Software-defined networking (SDN)
• Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
• High-bandwidth application hosting
• Data center modernization and 25GbE migration projects

• 48 × 25GbE SFP28 Ethernet ports
• 6 × 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
• High-density leaf switch architecture
• Hot-swappable switch module design
• Low-latency Ethernet switching
• High-bandwidth east-west traffic optimization
• Supports virtualization and cloud networking
• Designed for software-defined data centers
• High-speed connectivity for enterprise storage
• Scalable 25GbE to 100GbE migration path
• Enterprise-class reliability and availability
• Optimized for high-performance workloads
• Simplifies infrastructure expansion
• Reduces network bottlenecks
• Supports business continuity through serviceable hardware 

• Brand: HPE
• Product Name: HPE Mellanox SH2200 Ethernet Switch Module
• Part Number (SKU): 866573-B21
• Product Family: HPE Mellanox SH2200 Ethernet Switch Module Series
• Product Type: Ethernet Switch Module
• Form Factor: Switch Module
• Switching Technology: Ethernet
• Management: Managed
• Downlink Ports: 48 × 25GbE SFP28
• Uplink Ports: 6 × 100GbE QSFP28
• Total Ethernet Ports: 54
• Port Speed: 25GbE and 100GbE
• Network Interfaces: SFP28, QSFP28
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet Switching
• Ethernet Standards: 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• Forwarding Mode: Store-and-Forward Switching
• Jumbo Frame Support: Yes
• IPv4 Support: Yes
• IPv6 Support: Yes
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Quality of Service (QoS): Supported
• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Supported
• ECMP: Supported
• VXLAN: Supported
• EVPN: Supported
• RoCE: RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) Support
• DCB: Data Center Bridging (DCB) Support
• ECN: Explicit Congestion Notification Support
• PFC: Priority Flow Control
• Virtualization Support: VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM
• SDN Compatibility: Yes
• Cloud Deployment: Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud
• High Availability: Hot-swappable module design
• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan modules (platform dependent)
• Redundant Power: Supported by compatible chassis/platform
• Optical Connectivity: Supports compatible SFP28 and QSFP28 transceivers
• Cabling Support: DAC, AOC and Optical Modules
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud, HPC, AI, Storage Networks
• Primary Workloads: Virtualization, AI, Machine Learning, HPC, Big Data, Storage
• Compatible Infrastructure: HPE Synergy Composable Infrastructure (supported environments)

Why Choose This Product?

• The HPE 866573-B21 SH2200 is ideal for organizations migrating from 10GbE to 25GbE infrastructure while preserving flexibility for future expansion. Its 48 high-density 25GbE ports, 6 native 100GbE uplinks, and hot-swappable architecture provide greater scalability than lower-density switch modules, helping reduce cabling complexity and improve network efficiency. The switch integrates seamlessly into modern enterprise, cloud, virtualization, and software-defined networking environments, enabling higher application performance, simplified infrastructure management, and a lower total cost of ownership over the product lifecycle.