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HPE JL314A Altoline 6941 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ONIE Switch - Back-to-Front Airflow


Brand:
HPE

Specifications

   Product Overview:
  • The HPE JL314A Altoline 6941 is a high-performance, open networking switch designed for modern data center and cloud-scale environments. 
  • Featuring 32 ports of 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+, this switch provides high-density, low-latency connectivity to meet demanding network workloads. It comes with a back-to-front airflow design, ideal for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling setups. Preloaded with ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), the JL314A supports a wide variety of network operating systems, offering flexibility, programmability, and vendor-agnostic deployment.
   Features:
  • High Bandwidth Density: 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports for large-scale aggregation and spine deployments.
  • Open Networking Ready: ONIE preloaded for compatibility with third-party NOS like Cumulus, Pica8, and more.
  • Back-to-Front Airflow: Optimized cooling for data center rack deployments.
  • Low Latency Architecture: Ideal for high-speed trading, hyperscale computing, or SDN environments.
  • Flexible Use Cases: Suitable for leaf/spine topologies, service provider networks, and cloud-scale platforms.
  • Redundant Hot-Swap PSUs & Fans: Ensures maximum uptime and easy maintenance.
   Specifications:
  • Model Number: HPE JL314A
  • Series: Altoline 6941
  • Ports: 32x 40GbE QSFP+ (can support 4x 10GbE breakout per port)
  • Airflow: Back-to-Front
  • Management: ONIE for custom NOS installation
  • Switching Capacity: Up to 2.56 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.44 Bpps
  • Latency: Ultra-low, suitable for latency-sensitive workloads
  • Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable (optional redundancy)
  • Cooling: Redundant hot-swappable fans
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
  • Dimensions: 43.6 x 43.2 x 4.4 cm (17.2 x 17.0 x 1.7 in)
  • Weight: Approx. 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
   Why Choose the HPE JL314A Altoline 6941 Switch?
  • High Port Density and Speed: Offers 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports, allowing massive bandwidth for core, spine, or aggregation layers.
  • Supports breakout into 4x 10GbE per port, providing scalability and flexibility for mixed environments.
  • Open Networking with ONIE: Preloaded with ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), enabling you to install your choice of third-party NOS (like Cumulus Linux, Pica8, SONiC, etc.).
  • Reduces vendor lock-in and gives control over your network architecture.
  • Data Center Optimized Cooling: Back-to-Front airflow supports hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations, ensuring efficient heat management in rack deployments.
  • High Performance & Low Latency: Built for ultra-low latency, making it ideal for high-frequency trading, cloud infrastructure, and SDN-based deployments.
  • Delivers 2.56 Tbps switching capacity with 1.44 Bpps forwarding rate.
  • Redundancy and Reliability: Includes hot-swappable dual power supplies and fans for maximum uptime and ease of maintenance.
  • Ideal for Modern Network Architectures: Perfect for leaf-spine topologies, web-scale deployments, and edge/cloud computing.
  • Supports advanced programmability for automation and orchestration via modern NOS platforms.
  • Compact and Energy Efficient: 1U form factor saves rack space while delivering enterprise-grade performance with lower power consumption.

Features

Brand:
HPE
Warranty:
1 Year