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Silver 1U rack-mount switch, 48 RJ-45 ports, two uplinks, two SFP slots

HPE

HPE 2620-48Product network switch 48x 10/100 2x 10/100/1000 2x SFP

SKU CH-M3TA-FGCND MPN 2620-48Product

Managed Layer 3 switch with 48 Fast Ethernet ports, 2 Gigabit uplinks and 2 SFP slots

  • Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
  • Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
  • 48 Fast Ethernet ports connect many endpoints
  • 2 Gigabit uplinks deliver faster backbone links
  • 2 SFP slots enable fibre uplinks
  • Layer 3 routing handles inter-VLAN traffic
  • 1U rack-mountable design fits standard cabinets

48-port Layer 3 switch for managed networks

The HPE 2620-48 provides 48 autosensing 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports, two autosensing 10/100/1000 Gigabit uplink ports and two SFP expansion slots in a 1U rack-mountable chassis. Layer 3 routing and manageability suit small to mid-size business LANs that need VLAN segmentation and static routing without PoE.

Check rack space, power and uplink needs

Verify you have 1U of rack height and 17.4 inches of depth available, plus access to 110 V AC or 220 V AC supply; redundant power supply support is present if your design requires it. Confirm that 10/100 edge connectivity meets device speed requirements and that two Gigabit uplinks or SFP modules provide sufficient aggregation bandwidth.

Replaces unmanaged 10/100 switches lacking routing

The jump is worth it when you need Layer 3 forwarding, VLANs, SNMP management or redundant power — features absent from basic unmanaged Fast Ethernet switches. Not for buyers who need PoE on access ports, 48 Gigabit downlinks or more than two SFP uplinks.

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Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Connectivity
Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
More details
Type of switchLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy SFP modules separately?

The unit includes the switch, a power cord and rack-mount brackets; the two SFP slots are empty so you must purchase compatible SFP transceivers if you want fibre uplinks.

Should I use the two 10/100/1000 ports or the two SFP slots for uplinks?

Use the two RJ-45 Gigabit ports for copper uplinks up to 100 m; choose the SFP slots when you need longer fibre runs or want to keep the copper ports free for endpoints.

How does the 48-port 10/100 count affect real-world throughput?

Each of the 48 Fast Ethernet ports delivers up to 100 Mbps; the two Gigabit uplinks and two SFP slots provide 1000 Mbps paths so traffic from many 10/100 devices can aggregate without bottleneck.

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