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HPE 3600 EI Layer 3 Switch 24-port

SKU CH-XT86-5XRB6 MPN 3600

Delivers Layer 3 switching with 24 Fast Ethernet ports and Gigabit uplinks for enterprise edge networks

  • Plug typeLayer 3 Switch
  • Layer 3 routing for enterprise edge networks
  • 24 Fast Ethernet ports connect wired devices
  • Four Gigabit SFP ports for uplinks and stacking
  • PoE and PoE+ options power endpoints directly
  • 24 or 48 port models scale with demand

Enterprise Edge Switch 24-port

The HPE 3600 EI Layer 3 Switch provides 24 Fast Ethernet ports and two Gigabit Ethernet uplinks for enterprise network edge deployment. It supports PoE and PoE+ for powering connected devices. Advanced security and traffic prioritisation features handle demanding converged applications. Stacking capability allows scalable growth with four active SFP-based Gigabit ports.

Suits PoE edge deployments

This switch fits networks that need Layer 3 routing at the edge with PoE support for phones or cameras. The 24-port 10/100 density matches medium branch requirements. Buyers who need high-density Gigabit to the desktop should look elsewhere. Environments requiring 48 ports or 100BASE-FX fibre uplinks need a different model in the series.

24 Fast Ethernet ports decide fit

The port count and speed are the primary constraints for this specific JG301A unit. Twenty-four 10/100 ports determine the number of directly connected endpoints. Two Gigabit uplinks set the aggregation bandwidth ceiling. Match these figures to your edge topology before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $1,261.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 24-port 3600 EI Layer 3 Switch generate when running continuously?

The 3600 EI Layer 3 Switch uses passive cooling with no internal fans, so it produces minimal audible noise and low heat during all-day operation.

What cabling and SFP modules must I already have to use the 24 Fast Ethernet ports and two Gigabit uplinks?

You need Cat5 or better copper cables for the 24 10/100 ports and two compatible SFP transceivers with fibre patch leads for the Gigabit uplink slots.

Can the JG301A stack with older 100BASE-FX switches over its Gigabit SFP slots?

Yes, the two Gigabit Ethernet SFP slots accept standard SFP transceivers, allowing uplink or stacking connections to legacy 100BASE-FX equipment.

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