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Frequently asked questions | HP FlexFabric 5900CP Switch Series
Q: What are the key features of the FlexFabric 5900CP?
A: The FlexFabric 5900CP brings convergence, simplicity, and high performance in a 1RU top-of-rack form factor. It
delivers an impressive set of features:
• Comware v7 modular operating system
• 48 converged ports: 1/10GbE or 4/8 FC
• 4*40GbE QSFP+ ports: 16*10GbE ports with breakout cables
• 10GbE latency < 1.5 µs (64B packets)
• 1.28 Tb/s switching capacity
• 952.32 mp/s throughput
• Nine switches IRF fabric
• F/B or B/F airflow for data center deployments
• OpenFlow 1.3 support
• L2/L3. IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, FCoE, TRILL, DCB, and VEPA
• Direct FC storage or FC SAN fabric connectivity
• Native FCoE or NPV/NPIV support
Q: How does the FlexFabric 5900CP support the HP FlexFabric solution?
A: The FlexFabric 5900CP delivers unprecedented levels of simplicity, convergence, and automation to the FlexFabric
data center.
With support for up to nine device Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) domains, the FlexFabric 5900CP improves network
management by more than 75 percent. In addition to that, the utilization of universal transceivers that automatically
work with Ethernet and FC makes wire-once networks a reality.
The FlexFabric 5900CP delivers versatile connectivity with converged-ports support for local FC storage, FC fabrics,
native FCoE storage, NPV/NPIV FCoE, iSCSI, and NAS storage. More importantly, the FlexFabric 5900CP utilizes universal
SFP+ transceivers that support 1/10GbE Ethernet and 4/8Gb/s FC. This simplifies connectivity and helps eliminate
confusion about optics and cables.
The FlexFabric 5900CP takes advantage of the automation capabilities of the HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
and software-defined networking (SDN) to enhance the customer experience. With IMC and VEPA, the FlexFabric 5900CP
enables unified management of physical and virtual networks.
Q: How will customers benefit from FlexFabric 5900CP?
A: Customers can reduce their CapEx by replacing separate purpose-built networks with one converged network for
data and storage traffic. Server I/O consolidation reduces the number of I/O devices, cables, and switch ports. This in
turn reduces operating costs associated with deploying and managing smaller sets of devices and lower ongoing costs,
including cooling expenses.
Customers can reduce the complexity of their networks with HP innovative wire-once universal transceivers. Along with
the active converged ports, the auto-sensing transceivers simplify network installation and operations.
Customers will find the HP licensing policy very valuable. Unlike competing products, the FlexFabric 5900CP converged
products are active and ready for use. No special licenses are needed to take advantage of advanced L3 features
or FCoE capabilities. As in all HP data center switches, there are no hidden licenses for advanced network operating
system features.
Customers can take advantage of the HP IRF fabric to simplify network management, enhance network performance,
and build resilient enterprise environments.
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