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Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M27A

HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI 8 Ports Manageable Ethernet Switch - Gigabit Ethernet

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Key facts

Part number
R8M27A
Brand
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Category
Transceivers
Price
AUD 48,682.70≈ USD 33,986 RRP
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M27A is a transceiver listed in the Prology Parts Index. RRP AUD 48,682.70≈ USD 33,986 (Oct 2026). Request a quote for volume pricing, or sell us your used transceivers.

Overview

HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI 8 Ports Manageable Ethernet Switch - Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet - 10/100/1000Base-T, 100/1000Base-X, 10GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 24 SFP Slots - 24 W Power Consumption - Optical Fiber, Twisted Pair - 1U High - Rack-mountable, Cabinet Mount

HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI Switch Series

The HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI Switch series delivers superior performance, high availability, and simplified manageability by leveraging advanced features at the access and aggregation layer of medium and large enterprise networks.

These switches deliver faster performance and advanced L3 features with support for larger ARP/MAC tables and Longest Prefix Match (LPM). VXLAN and EVPN enable multitenant isolation and greater scalability; high availability and resiliency provided by Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect (DRNI), Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) and Bi-directional Forwarding Detection (BFD). Real-time network health, network and switch performance and visibility provided with Intelligent Management Center (IMC) and Intelligent Network Quality Analyzer (iNQA). Support for IPv4/IPv6, OpenFlow, and MPLS/VPLS features provides investment protection and eases transition from IPv4 to IPv6 networks.

  • Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast network speeds
  • Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet server connectivity while providing high-performance uplinks
  • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
  • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
  • Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
  • Management capability provides control over setup and configuration of your network
  • Supports optical fibre cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
  • Built-in power supply to ensure all components are being supplied with accurate voltage
  • Cascade to other network devices through the uplink port to expand your local area network
  • Create your own LAN and connect your PC, laptop, printer and other peripherals with the help of 8 ports
  • Quickly and easily set up a wired network with 8 networking ports

Specifications

General

Manageable
Yes
Environmentally Friendly
Yes
Power Source
Power Supply
Frequency
50 Hz

60 Hz

Power Consumption
24 W
Number of Power Supplies Supported
2
Expansion Slot Type
SFP (mini-GBIC)

SFP+

Number of SFP Slots
24
Number of SFP+ Slots
4
Shared SFP Slot
Yes
Total Number of Expansion Slots
29.0
Layer Supported
3
Networking Standards
IEEE 802.1ad

IEEE 802.1ab

Form Factor
Cabinet Mount

Rack-mountable

Height
43.7 mm
Width
439.9 mm
Depth
359.9 mm
Compatible Rack Unit
1U
Network Technology
10/100/1000Base-T

100/1000Base-X

Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber

Twisted Pair

Product Type
Ethernet Switch

Manufacturer Website Address

Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Name
FlexNetwork 5520 24G SFP 4SFP+ HI Switch
Product Line
FlexNetwork
Product Series
5520 HI
Brand Name
HPE
Network (RJ-45)
Yes
Modular
Yes
Uplink Port
Yes
Total Number of Network Ports
8
Port/Expansion Slot Details
8 x Gigabit Ethernet TP/SFP Combo

Price history

Latest
AUD 48,682.70≈ USD 33,986
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 48,682.70≈ USD 33,986
Highest recorded
AUD 48,682.70≈ USD 33,986
Recorded
2026
1 price point

AUD 48,682.70 rrp, recorded

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