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HP 5900 Switch Series

Product overview

The HP 5900 Switch Series is a family of high-density 10 GbE ultra-low latency top-of-rack (ToR) switches. The 5900 series is part of the HP FlexFabric solution module of the HP FlexNetwork architecture. The 5900 switch is ideally suited for deployment at the server access layer of large enterprise data centers. It is also designed for deployment at the data center core layer of medium-sized enterprises. With the increase in virtualized applications and server-to-server traffic, customers now require ToR switch innovations that will meet their needs for higher-performance server connectivity, convergence of Ethernet and storage traffic, the capability to handle virtual environments, and ultra-low latency all in a single device.

Cut-through design for ultra-low 10 GbE latency
HP IRF for virtualization/two-tier architecture
High 10 GbE ToR port density with 40 GbE uplink
IPv6 support in ToR with full L2/L3 features
Convergence ready for DCB and FCoE

HP 5900 Switch Series

» Quality of Service (QoS)
» Data center optimized
» Management
» Connectivity
» Performance

» Resiliency and high availability
» Manageability
» Layer 2 switching
» Layer 3 services
» Layer 3 routing

» Additional information
» Warranty and support

Quality of Service (QoS)

Powerful QoS feature — creates traffic classes based on access control lists (ACLs), IEEE 802.1p precedence, IP, DSCP or Type of Service (ToS) precedence; supports filter, redirect, mirror, or remark; supports the following congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR), weighted fair queuing (WFQ), weighted random early discard (WRED), weighted deficit round robin (WDRR), and SP+WDRR

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Data center optimized

Flexible 10 GbE high port density — the 5900AF switch enables customers to scale their server-edge 10 GbE ToR deployments to new heights with high-density 48 x 10 GbE ports delivered in a 1RU design; the high server port density is backed by 4 x 40 GbE uplinks to deliver availability of needed bandwidth for demanding applications; the 5900AF switch can also be configured as a 64 x 10 GbE port device by using a 40G-to-10 GbE splitter cable that turns each 40 GbE port into four 10-GbE ports
High-performance 10 GbE switching — the 5900AF switch's cut-through and nonblocking architecture delivers industry-leading low latency (~1 microsecond) and very demanding enterprise applications; the switch delivers a 1.28 Tbps switching capacity and 952.32 Mpps packet forwarding rate in addition to incorporating 9 MB of packet buffers
Multiple use support — the 5900AF switch provides the industry's only support for multiple use cases in a single ToR switch; it delivers ultra-low latency (~1 microsecond) IP switching with all features enabled, and provides server edge storage plus Ethernet convergence with DCB today and FCoE (in future)
Higher scalability — HP Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology radically simplifies the architecture of server access networks; the HP 5900AF family can deliver unmatched scalability of virtualized access layer switches; in addition, the HP series delivers FlexFabric flatter, two-tier networks using IRF that reduce cost and complexity
Advanced modular operating system — modular design and multiple processes bring native high stability and independent process monitoring and restart; the OS also allows the upgrading of individual software modules for higher availability, as well as supports enhanced serviceability functions
TRILL and VEPA-ready — TRILL and VEPA-ready for virtualized networks and data center convergence
Reversible airflow — enhanced for DC hot-cold isle deployment with reversible airflow—for either front-to-back or back-to-front
Redundant fans and power supplies — 1+1 internal redundant and hot-pluggable power supplies and dual fan trays enhance reliability and availability
Lower OPEX and greener data center — provide reversible air flow and advanced chassis power management

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Management

Remote configuration and management — is available through a secure Web browser or a command-line interface (CLI)
IEEE 802.1ab LLDP discovery — advertises and receives management information from adjacent devices on a network
USB support —
- File copy — allows users to copy switch files to and from a USB flash drive
Multiple configuration files — can be stored to the flash image
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 — facilitate centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management of networking devices
Network Time Protocol (NTP) — synchronizes timekeeping among distributed time servers and clients; keeps consistent timekeeping among all clock-dependent devices within the network so that the devices can provide diverse applications based on the consistent time
Out-of band-interface — isolates management traffic from user data plane traffic for complete isolation and total reachability, no matter what happens in the data plane
Port mirroring — enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer for monitoring

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Connectivity

Jumbo Frames — on Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit ports, they allow high-performance remote backup and disaster recovery services

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Performance

Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs) — feature-rich ACL implementation (TCAM-based) helps ensure high levels of security and ease of administration without impacting network performance

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Resiliency and high availability

Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) — the 5900AF switch fully supports HP IRF technology, which enables HP FlexFabric to deliver resilient, scalable, and secured data center networks for physical and virtualized environments; up to four 5900AF switches can be grouped together in an IRF configuration, which allows them to be configured and managed as a single switch with a single IP address; this simplifies ToR deployment and management, reducing data center deployment and operating expenses

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Manageability

Full-featured console — provides complete control of the switch with a familiar command-line interface (CLI)
Troubleshooting —
- Ingress and egress port monitoring — enable network problem solving
- Tracert and Ping — enable testing of network connectivity
- Virtual Cable Tests — provide visibility to cable problems
- Ingress and egress port monitoring — enable network problem solving
- Tracert and Ping — enable testing of network connectivity
- Virtual Cable Tests — provide visibility to cable problems

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Layer 2 switching

4,094 port-based VLANs — provide security between workgroups
Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation — allows grouping of ports to increase overall data throughput to a remote device
10 GbE port aggregation — allows grouping of ports to increase overall data throughput to a remote device
Spanning Tree/MSTP, RSTP, and STP Root Guard — prevent network loops

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Layer 3 services

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) — determines the MAC address of another IP host in the same subnet; supports static ARPs; gratuitous ARP allows detection of duplicate IP addresses; proxy ARP allows normal ARP operation between subnets or when subnets are separated by a Layer 2 network

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Layer 3 routing

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and VRRP Extended — allow quick failover of router ports
Policy-based routing — makes routing decisions based on policies set by the network administrator
Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) — enables multiple equal-cost links in a routing environment to increase link redundancy and scale bandwidth
Layer 3 IPv4 routing — provides routing of IPv4 at media speed; supports static routes, RIP and RIPv2, OSPF, and BGP

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Additional information

Green IT and power — use the latest advances in silicon development, shut off unused ports, and use variable-speed fans to improve energy efficiency
Low power consumption — is rated to have one of the lowest power usages in the industry by Miercom independent tests

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Warranty and support

1-year warranty — with advance replacement and 10-calendar-day delivery (available in most countries)
Electronic and telephone support — limited electronic and telephone support is available from HP; to reach our support centers, refer to www.hp.com/networking/contact-support; for details on the duration of support provided with your product purchase, refer to www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary
Software releases — to find software for your product, refer to www.hp.com/networking/support; for details on the software releases available with your product purchase, refer to www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary

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HP 5900 Switch Series

»5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch (JC772A)

»Standards and protocols

	HP 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch (JC772A)
Ports
	48 fixed 1000/10000 SFP+ ports 4 QSFP+ 40-GbE ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port 1 RJ-45 out-of-band management port 1 USB 2.0
Power supplies
	2 power supply slots 1 minimum power supply required (ordered separately)
Fan tray
	2 fan tray slots
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	33.3(d) x 22.8(w) x 8.7(h) in. (84.58 x 57.91 x 22.1 cm)
Weight	31.75 lb. (14.4 kg), Fully loaded
Memory and processor
	512 MB flash, 2 GB SDRAM; packet buffer size: 9 MB
Performance
10 Gbps Latency	< 1.5 µs (64-byte packets)
Throughput	952 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	1280 Gbps
Routing table size	16000 entries
MAC address table size	128000 entries
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Acoustic	Low-speed fan: 65.7 dB, High-speed fan: 70.6 dB
Electrical characteristics
Maximum heat dissipation	887 BTU/hr (935.79 kJ/hr)
Voltage	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-36 to -72 VDC
Idle power	200 W
Maximum power rating	260 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Notes	Idle power is the actual power consumption of the device with no ports connected. Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.
Safety
	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1AnatelULARGOSTEN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JNOMROHS Compliance
Notes
	The customer must order a power supply, as the device does not come with one. At least one JC680A or JC681A is required.

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Emissions

VCCI Class A; EN 55022 Class A; ICES-003 Class A; ANSI C63.4 2003; AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A; EN 61000-3-2:2006; EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001+A2:2005; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; FCC (CFR 47, Part 15) Class A

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Immunity

Generic: ETSI EN 300 386 V1.3.3

EN: EN 55024:1998+ A1:2001 + A2:2003

ESD: EN 61000-4-2; IEC 61000-4-2

Radiated: EN 61000-4-3; IEC 61000-4-3

EFT/Burst: EN 61000-4-4; IEC 61000-4-4

Surge: EN 61000-4-5; IEC 61000-4-5

Conducted: EN 61000-4-6; IEC 61000-4-6

Power frequency magnetic field: IEC 61000-4-8; EN 61000-4-8

Voltage dips and interruptions: EN 61000-4-11; IEC 61000-4-11

Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2

Flicker: EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3

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Management

IMC - Intelligent Management Center; command-line interface; out-of-band management; SNMP Manager; Telnet; FTP

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Standards and protocols

BGP

RFC 1997 BGP Communities Attribute
RFC 2918 Route Refresh Capability
RFC 3392 Capabilities Advertisement with BGP-4
RFC 4271 A Border Gateway Protocol 4 (BGP-4)
RFC 4360 BGP Extended Communities Attribute
RFC 4456 BGP Route Reflection: An Alternative to Full Mesh Internal BGP (IBGP)
RFC 4760 Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP-4

Device management

RFC 1305 NTPv3

General protocols

IEEE 802.1D MAC Bridges
IEEE 802.1p Priority
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Reconfiguration of Spanning Tree
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LAG)
IEEE 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet
RFC 768 UDP
RFC 791 IP
RFC 792 ICMP
RFC 793 TCP
RFC 826 ARP
RFC 854 TELNET
RFC 856 TELNET
RFC 896 Congestion Control in IP/TCP Internetworks
RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure
RFC 1027 Proxy ARP
RFC 1058 RIPv1
RFC 1091 Telnet Terminal-Type Option
RFC 1141 Incremental updating of the Internet checksum
RFC 1191 Path MTU discovery
RFC 1213 Management Information Base for Network Management of TCP/IP-based internets
RFC 1350 TFTP Protocol (revision 2)
RFC 1624 Incremental Internet Checksum
RFC 1812 IPv4 Routing
RFC 2131 DHCP
RFC 2453 RIPv2
RFC 2581 TCP Congestion Control
RFC 2644 Directed Broadcast Control
RFC 3046 DHCP Relay Agent Information Option
RFC 3768 Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
RFC 4250 The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Assigned Numbers
RFC 4251 The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Architecture
RFC 4252 The Secure Shell (SSH) Authentication Protocol
RFC 4253 The Secure Shell (SSH) Transport Layer Protocol
RFC 4254 The Secure Shell (SSH) Connection Protocol

RFC 4364 BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
RFC 4419 Diffie-Hellman Group Exchange for the Secure Shell (SSH) Transport Layer Protocol
RFC 4594 Configuration Guidelines for DiffServ Service Classes
RFC 4941 Privacy Extensions for Stateless Address Autoconfiguration in IPv6

IPv6

RFC 2460 IPv6 Specification
RFC 2711 IPv6 Router Alert Option
RFC 3315 DHCPv6 (client and relay)
RFC 4291 IP Version 6 Addressing Architecture
RFC 4862 IPv6 Stateless Address Auto-configuration
RFC 5095 Deprecation of Type 0 Routing Headers in IPv6

MIBs

RFC 1213 MIB II
RFC 1907 SNMPv2 MIB
RFC 2571 SNMP Framework MIB
RFC 2572 SNMP-MPD MIB
RFC 2573 SNMP-Notification MIB
RFC 2573 SNMP-Target MIB
RFC 2574 SNMP USM MIB
RFC 2737 Entity MIB (Version 2)
RFC 3414 SNMP-User based-SM MIB
RFC 3415 SNMP-View based-ACM MIB
LLDP-EXT-DOT1-MIB
LLDP-EXT-DOT3-MIB
LLDP-MIB

Network management

RFC 3164 BSD syslog Protocol

OSPF

RFC 1587 OSPF NSSA
RFC 2328 OSPFv2
RFC 3101 OSPF NSSA
RFC 3137 OSPF Stub Router Advertisement
RFC 3623 Graceful OSPF Restart
RFC 4577 OSPF as the Provider/Customer Edge Protocol for BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
RFC 4811 OSPF Out-of-Band LSDB Resynchronization
RFC 4812 OSPF Restart Signaling
RFC 4813 OSPF Link-Local Signaling

QoS/CoS

IEEE 802.1P (CoS)
RFC 2475 DiffServ Architecture
RFC 2597 DiffServ Assured Forwarding (AF)
RFC 3247 Supplemental Information for the New Definition of the EF PHB (Expedited Forwarding Per-Hop Behavior)
RFC 3260 New Terminology and Clarifications for DiffServ

Security

Access Control Lists (ACLs)
SSHv2 Secure Shell

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HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 1550nm Transceiver (JD062A)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit LH40 transceiver that provides a full-duplex Gigabit solution up to 40 km on a single mode fiber.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-LH port (no IEEE standard exists for 1550 nm optics)

Connectivity

Connector type: LC
Wavelength: 1550 nm

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)
Transceiver form factor: SFP

Environment

Operating temperature: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Operating relative humidity: 0% to 85%
Nonoperating/Storage temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Nonoperating/Storage relative humidity: 0% to 85%
Altitude: up to 10,000 ft.

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Cable type:

Single-mode fiber optic, complying with ITU-T G.652

Maximum distance:

Up to 40km

Fiber type: Single Mode

Compatible products

HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U Transceiver (JD098B)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit LX-BX10-U transceiver that provides a full duplex Gigabit solution up to 10km on a single mode cable.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-BX10 port (IEEE 802.3ah Type 1000BASE-BX10-U)
Duplex: full only

Connectivity

Connector type: LC

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Maximum distance:

10km

Fiber type: Single Mode

Notes

TX 1310nm RX 1490nm

Compatible products

HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver (JD099B)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit LX-BX10-D transceiver that provides a full duplex Gigabit solution up to 10km on a single mode cable.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-BX10 port (IEEE 802.3ah Type 1000BASE-BX10-D)
Duplex: full only

Connectivity

Connector type: LC

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Maximum distance:

Up to 10km

Fiber type: Single Mode

Notes

TX 1490nm RX 1310nm

Compatible products

HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver (JD119B)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabig LX transceiver that provides a full duplex Gigabit solution up to 550m on MMF or 10Km on SMF

Ports

1 SFP 1000BASE-LX port (IEEE 802.3z Type 1000BASE-LX)

Connectivity

Connector type: LC
Wavelength: 1300 nm

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Cable type:

Either single mode or multimode

Maximum distance:

550m for Multimode
10km for Singlemode

Fiber type: Both

Compatible products

HP X120 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver (JD089B)

A small form factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit 1000Base-T transceiver that provides a full duplex Gigabit solution up to 100m on a Cat-5+ cable.

Ports

1 RJ-45 1000BASE-T port (IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T)

Connectivity

Connector type: RJ-45

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.71(d) x 0.54(w) x 0.55(h) in. (6.88 x 1.37 x 1.4 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.07 lb. (0.03 kg)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Cable type:

1000BASE-T: Category 5 (5E or better recommended), 100 Ω differential 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) balanced, complying with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T

Maximum distance:

100m

Compatible products

HP X120 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver (JD118B)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit SX transceiver that provides a full-duplex Gigabit solution up to 550m on a Multimode fiber.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-SX port

Connectivity

Connector type: LC
Wavelength: 850 nm

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Maximum distance:

FDDI Grade distance = 220m
OM1 = 275m
OM2 = 500m
OM3 = Not Specified by standard

Cable length: up to 550m
Fiber type: Multi Mode

Compatible products

HP X125 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver (JD061A)

A small form-factor pluggable SFP Gigabit LH40 transceiver that provides a full duplex Gigabit solution up to 40km on a single-mode fiber.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-LH port (no IEEE standard exists for 1550 nm optics)

Connectivity

Connector type: LC
Wavelength: 1310 nm

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)
Transceiver form factor: SFP

Environment

Operating temperature: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Operating relative humidity: 5% to 85%, noncondensing
Nonoperating/Storage temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Nonoperating/Storage relative humidity: 5% to 85%, noncondensing
Altitude: up to 10,000 ft. (3 km)

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Cable type:

Single-mode fiber optic, complying with ITU-T G.652

Maximum distance:

Up to 40km

Fiber type: Single Mode

Compatible products

HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 Transceiver (JD063B)

A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit LH70 transceiver that provides a full-duplex Gigabit solution up to 70km on a single-mode fiber.

Ports

1 LC 1000BASE-LH port (no IEEE standard exists for 1550 nm optics)

Connectivity

Connector type: LC
Wavelength: 1550 nm

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 2.17(d) x 0.6(w) x 0.46(h) in. (5.51 x 1.52 x 1.17 cm)
Full configuration weight: 0.04 lb. (0.02 kg)
Transceiver form factor: SFP

Environment

Electrical characteristics

Power consumption typical: 0.8 W
Power consumption maximum: 1.0 W

Cabling

Cable type:

Single-mode fiber optic, complying with ITU-T G.652

Maximum distance:

70km

Fiber type: Single Mode