This datasheet details the HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series, covering features, specifications, and performance for enterprise data center deployment.
The HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series is a family of high-performance, low-latency access switches designed for the server access layer of enterprise data centers. The series supports high-density 32- and 48-port configurations in a 1RU form factor, enabling scalable server edge connectivity with 1GbE and 10GbE ports backed by 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks.
Key capabilities include Hewlett Packard Enterprise Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology to virtualize up to nine switches into a single logical unit, and a modular Comware v7 network operating system supporting hitless software upgrades. The switches offer advanced Layer 2 and light Layer 3 features, including static routing, RIP, and support for Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
| Form Factor | 1RU |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | Low latency (~1.5 microsecond for 10GbE) |
| IRF Scalability | Up to nine switches |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 10,000 bytes |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| Link Aggregation | Up to 128 groups of 16 ports |
The switch delivers agility with a convergence time of less than 50 msec.
Yes, each 40GbE QSFP+ port can be configured as four 10GbE ports using a splitter cable.
Yes, it supports hitless software upgrades with single-chassis In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU).