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HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Front-to-Back Switch

Part #: 1-2097647

HPE Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Front-to-Back Switch

Part #: 1-2097647 MFG Part #: JL279A#ABA UPC #: 098379121648
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About the HPE Altoline 6960

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open-networking, disaggregated family of low latency 100/50/25GbE data center switches in a 1U form factor. Perfect for deployment in data center environments as 25GbE server access, or 100/50GbE spine switches. It is optimized for data center hot/cold aisle deployments with reversible airflow. The hardware support for VXLAN makes the Altoline 6960 ideal for deployment in multi-tenancy and overlay environments. You have the freedom to select the management and orchestration tools that best fit your IT environments and applications.

What's new

  • High 100/50/25GbE port density and low latency for demanding applications.
  • ONIE boot loader for a choice of network OSs and easy installation.
  • Open networking and disaggregated solution for customer choice.
  • VXLAN for efficient network virtualization overlay solutions.
  • 100/50/25GbE, redundant fans and power supplies for the data center.

Features

Open and Disaggregated Networking

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open networking disaggregated solution that offers customers a choice of hardware platforms and network operating systems (NOS).

It includes the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) loader for easy installation of network OS.

Choice of network operating systems, including Cumulus Networks Linux NOS, or Pica8 NOS.

Choice of management and orchestration tools to support you from a growing ecosystem.

Wire Speed 100/50/25GbE for Scalability and Demanding Applications

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series provides high density 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-performance and flexible deployments.

Get up to 128 x 25GbE links for server scalability with breakout cables.

Hardware VXLAN VTEP support for multi-tenancy and overlay technologies.

Flexible 25GbE top-of-rack or 100/50GbE spine deployments.

High-performance Data Center Switching

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps for the most demanding applications.

Supports up to 2400 mpps throughput for data intensive environments.

Low sub-400ns port-to-port latency for faster response time.

Intel Atom 2538 CPU for additional processing power.

Includes redundant power supplies and fans with hot/cold aisle deployments.

Simplicity and Lower TCO

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series simplifies switch deployment, management and orchestration with a choice of tools from robust Linux community and ecosystem.

Streamlined hardware and software options for a better fit to customer needs.

Choice of software common tools for use in server and networking.

Economies of scale that meets the needs of cloud data centers.

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open-networking, disaggregated family of low latency 100/50/25GbE data center switches in a 1U form factor. Perfect for deployment in data center environments as 25GbE server access, or 100/50GbE spine switches. It is optimized for data center hot/cold aisle deployments with reversible airflow. The hardware support for VXLAN makes the Altoline 6960 ideal for deployment in multi-tenancy and overlay environments. You have the freedom to select the management and orchestration tools that best fit your IT environments and applications.

What's new

  • High 100/50/25GbE port density and low latency for demanding applications.
  • ONIE boot loader for a choice of network OSs and easy installation.
  • Open networking and disaggregated solution for customer choice.
  • VXLAN for efficient network virtualization overlay solutions.
  • 100/50/25GbE, redundant fans and power supplies for the data center.

Features

Open and Disaggregated Networking

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series is an open networking disaggregated solution that offers customers a choice of hardware platforms and network operating systems (NOS).

It includes the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) loader for easy installation of network OS.

Choice of network operating systems, including Cumulus Networks Linux NOS, or Pica8 NOS.

Choice of management and orchestration tools to support you from a growing ecosystem.

Wire Speed 100/50/25GbE for Scalability and Demanding Applications

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series provides high density 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-performance and flexible deployments.

Get up to 128 x 25GbE links for server scalability with breakout cables.

Hardware VXLAN VTEP support for multi-tenancy and overlay technologies.

Flexible 25GbE top-of-rack or 100/50GbE spine deployments.

High-performance Data Center Switching

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps for the most demanding applications.

Supports up to 2400 mpps throughput for data intensive environments.

Low sub-400ns port-to-port latency for faster response time.

Intel Atom 2538 CPU for additional processing power.

Includes redundant power supplies and fans with hot/cold aisle deployments.

Simplicity and Lower TCO

The HPE Altoline 6960 Switch Series simplifies switch deployment, management and orchestration with a choice of tools from robust Linux community and ecosystem.

Streamlined hardware and software options for a better fit to customer needs.

Choice of software common tools for use in server and networking.

Economies of scale that meets the needs of cloud data centers.

Technical Specifications of the HPE Altoline 6960

General Information


Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Manufacturer Part Number JL279A#ABA
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.hpe.com
Brand Name HPE
Product Line Altoline
Product Series 6960
Product Name Altoline 6960 32QSFP28 x86 ONIE AC Front-to-Back Switch
Product Type Ethernet Switch

Interfaces/Ports


Uplink Port No
Modular Yes
Stack Port No
Port / Expansion Slot Details 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

Media & Performance


Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
Ethernet Technology 100 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 100GBase-X

I/O Expansions


Expansion Slot Type QSFP28
Total Number of Expansion Slots 32
Shared SFP Slot No

Network & Communication


Layer Supported 3

Management & Protocols


Manageable Yes

Power Description


Power Source Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes

Physical Characteristics


Compatible Rack Unit 1U
Height 1.7"
Width 17.3"
Depth 20.3"
Weight (Approximate) 18.52 lb

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