HPE FlexNetwork 5130 Switch Series – Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch with 10GbE Uplinks, IRF Stacking, PoE+

Description

The HPE FlexNetwork 5130 Switch Series is a high-performance Layer 3 managed enterprise switch, designed for access-layer deployment in medium to large campus networks. It delivers scalability, resiliency, and advanced networking features required for modern enterprise environments.

The 5130 series supports Gigabit Ethernet access ports (24/48 ports) along with 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, enabling high-speed connectivity to aggregation or core layers. It is available in multiple variants including EI (Enhanced Image) and HI (High-end Image) models, offering different levels of Layer 3 functionality.

A key feature is IRF (Intelligent Resilient Framework) stacking, allowing multiple switches to operate as a single logical unit. This simplifies management, increases redundancy, and improves network performance.

The switch supports enterprise-grade capabilities such as:

• Layer 3 routing (static routing, RIP)
• QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritization
• Advanced security (ACLs, 802.1X, MAC authentication)
• IPv6 support
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for reduced power consumption

Many models include PoE+ support, allowing power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and CCTV cameras.

The 5130 series is managed via:

• CLI (Command Line Interface)
• SNMP
• HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) for centralized control

Typical use cases:

• Enterprise campus access layer
• Aggregation for branch networks
• VoIP and wireless deployments
• CCTV and surveillance systems

🔑 Key Features:

• Layer 3 managed switch with advanced routing
• 24/48 Gigabit ports with optional PoE+
• 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone
• IRF stacking for scalability and redundancy
• Enterprise security, QoS, and IPv6 support