The HPE Comware 5720 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed data center switch engineered for enterprises requiring hybrid copper and fiber connectivity at scale. With 40 10GBASE-T ports, 8 SFP+ ports (1G/10G), and 6 QSFP28 ports supporting 100G, this switch delivers flexible multi-speed networking for demanding data center environments. Built with redundant pluggable power supplies, MACsec encryption, DRNI support, and HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric, the Comware 5720 ensures high availability, security, and seamless fabric integration for mission-critical infrastructure.
Key Features
- 40 10GBASE-T ports for high-speed copper connectivity
- 8 SFP+ ports supporting 1G and 10G fiber links
- 6 QSFP28 ports for 100G uplink and inter-switch connectivity
- Layer 3 managed switching with advanced routing capabilities
- MACsec support for encrypted data plane security
- DRNI (Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect) for fabric redundancy
- HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric integration for simplified management
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies for continuous operation
- Hybrid copper and fiber port architecture for deployment flexibility
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Part Number |
S2N60A |
| Product Series |
Comware 5720 |
| Switch Type |
Layer 3 Managed Data Center Switch |
| 10GBASE-T Ports |
40 |
| SFP+ Ports (1G/10G) |
8 |
| QSFP28 Ports (100G) |
6 |
| Total Port Count |
54 ports |
| Connectivity |
Hybrid copper and fiber |
| Security Features |
MACsec encryption, DRNI support |
| Management |
HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric |
| Power Supply |
Redundant hot-swappable modules |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE Comware 5720 used for?
The HPE Comware 5720 is designed for data center environments requiring high-speed, multi-speed connectivity. It supports 40 10GBASE-T ports for server connections, 8 SFP+ ports for fiber links, and 6 QSFP28 100G ports for uplinks and inter-switch fabric, making it ideal for enterprise cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and storage networks.
Does the Comware 5720 support network security features?
Yes. The switch includes MACsec support for encrypted data plane security, protecting sensitive data in transit. It also supports DRNI (Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect) for redundant fabric connections and integrates with HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric for simplified secure management.
What connectivity options does the Comware 5720 provide?
The Comware 5720 offers hybrid copper and fiber connectivity: 40 10GBASE-T copper ports for direct server connections, 8 SFP+ ports for 1G or 10G fiber uplinks, and 6 QSFP28 ports for 100G high-speed fabric links, providing maximum deployment flexibility.
Is the HPE Comware 5720 redundant and reliable?
Yes. The switch features redundant hot-swappable power supplies for continuous operation without downtime, DRNI support for fabric-level redundancy, and HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric integration to ensure high availability in mission-critical data center deployments.
