JH179-61101 - HPE FlexFabric 5930 4-slot Switch Chassis

HPE spare part number for the FlexFabric 5930 4-slot Layer 3 managed switch chassis, supporting up to 32 40GbE QSFP+ ports via modules.

JH179-61101 is the HPE spare/replacement part number for the FlexFabric 5930 4-slot Switch, functionally equivalent to the sellable SKU JH179A. It is a modular, Layer 3 managed switch chassis offering four expansion slots that accept HPE FlexFabric 5930 I/O modules supporting 10GbE SFP+, 10GBASE-T, converged Ethernet/Fibre Channel, or 40GbE QSFP+ ports. Built on a cut-through, nonblocking switching architecture, it delivers high switching capacity and low latency for demanding enterprise and data-center environments. The chassis supports Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) virtualization, VXLAN VTEP, and OpenFlow, making it suitable for top-of-rack (ToR) or aggregation-layer deployment in virtualized, software-defined data centers. The chassis ships without power supplies or fan trays, which must be ordered separately as accessories.

• Manufacturer: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) / HP
• Product Family: FlexFabric
• Product Series: 5930
• Model / Equivalent SKU: JH179A (spare part JH179-61101 / JH179-61001)
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Modular Switch Chassis
• Expansion Slots: 4 x I/O module expansion slots
• Maximum Port Density: Up to 96 SFP+, 96 10GBASE-T, 96 converged ports, or 32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports (via modules)
• Switching Capacity: 2560 Gbps (2.56 Tbps)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1429 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 288,000 entries
• Latency: Approx. 1 microsecond (10GbE, cut-through switching)
• Memory / Flash: 4 GB SDRAM, 1 GB flash
• Packet Buffer: 12.2 MB
• Management Ports: 1x RJ45 serial/console, 1x out-of-band Ethernet management, 1x USB
• Power Supply Slots: 4 slots; minimum 2 PSUs required for operation (redundant capable)
• Stacking: IRF (Intelligent Resilient Framework), up to 9 switches
• VLANs: 4096 virtual interfaces
• IPv4 Routing Table: 128,000 entries
• IPv6 Routing Table: 64,000 entries
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP, RIPng, BGP-4, BGP-4+, IS-IS, VRRP, VRRPE, static routing, MPLS, BFD
• Virtualization Features: VXLAN VTEP, OpenFlow, EVB/VEPA
• Operating System: HPE Comware 7
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, 2U chassis
• Dimensions: Depth 25.98 in, Width 17.32 in, Height 1.72 in (per distributor listing); alternate listing: Height 3.5 in, Width 26 in, Depth 17.3 in
• Weight: Approx. 30 lbs (chassis only, per distributor spec sheet)
• Environmental Certification: RoHS compliant (per third-party spec sheet)

• Modular 4-slot chassis supporting multiple 10GbE/40GbE port configurations
• High switching capacity of 2560 Gbps for demanding data center workloads
• Cut-through, nonblocking switching architecture for ultra-low latency
• IRF technology allows stacking of up to 9 switches for simplified management
• VXLAN VTEP support for network virtualization and overlay networking
• OpenFlow support for SDN environments and future investment protection
• Edge Virtual Bridging (EVB/VEPA) for virtual machine network connectivity
• Layer 3 routing with support for OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, and MPLS
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supply slots for high availability
• Out-of-band management port plus USB and console ports for administration
• Supports Data Center Bridging (DCB), FC/FCoE, and TRILL for converged networks
• Sub-50 millisecond IRF convergence time for business continuity

Designed for high-density, low-latency switching at the server access and aggregation layers of enterprise data centers.

• Top-of-rack (ToR) switching in 10GbE/40GbE server access deployments
• Aggregation-layer switching in large enterprise data centers
• Core-layer switching for medium-sized enterprise networks
• Spine-and-leaf network architectures requiring high-density 40GbE uplinks
• Converged Ethernet and Fibre Channel storage networking (FCoE)
• Virtualized data center environments requiring VXLAN overlay networking
• Software-defined networking (SDN) deployments leveraging OpenFlow

• High-density modular 10/40GbE port scalability
• Low latency for demanding enterprise applications
• IRF stacking simplifies multi-switch management
• Supports virtualization with VXLAN and EVB/VEPA
• Redundant power design improves availability
• Investment protection via OpenFlow/SDN readiness

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable chassis
• Rack Height: 2U
• Weight: Approx. 30 lbs (chassis only, per distributor listing)
• Dimensions: Depth 25.98 in x Width 17.32 in x Height 1.72 in (source-reported; some listings show alternate H/W/D figures)

Per available manufacturer QuickSpecs and distributor documentation, this chassis is validated for use with:

• HPE FlexFabric 5930 8-port QSFP+ Module (JH183A)
• HPE FlexFabric 5930 24-port Converged Port and 2-port QSFP+ Module (JH184A)
• HPE FlexFabric 5930 24-port SFP+ and 2-port QSFP+ Module (JH180A)
• HPE FlexFabric 5930 24-port 10GBASE-T/2-port QSFP+ Module (JH182A)
• HPE 5930 4-slot Front-to-Back Airflow Fan Tray (JH186A)
• HPE 5930 4-slot Back-to-Front Airflow Fan Tray (JH185A)
• HPE 58x0AF 650W AC Power Supply (JC680A)
• HPE FlexFabric Switch 650W 48V DC Power Supply (JH336A)
• Other HPE FlexFabric 5930 series switches for IRF stacking (up to 9 units)

Note: Fan trays cannot be mixed within the same chassis, and airflow direction (front-to-back or back-to-front) must match the selected power supply and module airflow direction per HPE configuration rules.

• HPE FlexFabric 5930 4-slot Switch Chassis (JH179-61101)
• Note: power supplies and fan trays are not included and must be ordered separately, per distributor product listings

Q: What product does the MPN JH179-61101 refer to?

A: JH179-61101 is the HPE spare/replacement part number for the FlexFabric 5930 4-slot Switch chassis, which is functionally equivalent to the sellable SKU JH179A according to multiple HPE-affiliated distributor listings.

Q: Does JH179-61101 include power supplies and fans?

A: No. Distributor documentation indicates the chassis ships without power supplies or fan trays, which must be ordered separately as HPE accessories.

Q: How many expansion slots does this switch chassis have?

A: The chassis has four expansion slots that accept HPE FlexFabric 5930 series I/O modules for 10GbE, 40GbE, or converged Ethernet/Fibre Channel connectivity.

Q: What is the switching capacity of this chassis?

A: According to third-party technical listings, the switch offers a switching capacity of 2560 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 1429 Mpps.

Q: Can multiple JH179-61101/JH179A switches be stacked together?

A: Yes, the switch supports HPE Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF), which allows up to nine 5930 series switches to be combined into a single logical device.

Q: Is this product still available for purchase from HPE directly?

A: An official HPE End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin dated July 2017 lists the JH179A/JH179-61101 switch, indicating the product has reached end-of-sale status, though it remains available through refurbished and distributor channels.

Q: What operating system does this switch run?

A: Per HPE FlexFabric 5930 series documentation, the switch runs HPE Comware 7, supporting advanced Layer 3 routing, VXLAN, and OpenFlow features.

Q: What power supply options are compatible with this chassis?

A: The chassis supports HPE 58x0AF 650W AC power supplies (JC680A) and HPE FlexFabric 650W 48V DC hot-plug power supplies (JH336A), based on official HPE configuration documentation.