HPE - 321148-001 - HP GbE2 interconnect switch - Port aggregator

Overview

The HPE 321148-001 HP GbE2 interconnect switch is a refurbished port aggregator designed to provide integrated Ethernet switching inside supported HPE blade and interconnect environments. It consolidates server-facing connections and presents aggregated uplinks toward the rest of your network, helping you keep cabling and access-layer design manageable in dense compute deployments.

As an enterprise switch module, it is built for 24/7 operation and typical Layer 2 capabilities such as VLAN segmentation, QoS traffic prioritisation, and access control features. For building complete HPE network paths, it can be deployed alongside NETWORK ADAPTER options in the servers and matched with optics from the TRANSCEIVER category where fiber uplinks are required.

This module is commonly used in HPE blade system infrastructures and is compatible with selected HPE BladeSystem interconnect bays (for example, BladeSystem c-Class enclosures such as c7000/c3000 when configured for GbE2 interconnect switching). It can also be integrated upstream with an enterprise ROUTER for routed uplinks, WAN connectivity, or segmented branch-to-core designs.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics for deployment in blade enclosure switching and aggregation scenarios:

• Interconnect switch module / port aggregator design to consolidate blade server network connections inside the enclosure.
• Layer 2 switching functionality with VLAN support to segment traffic between server networks, management, and storage VLANs.
• Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities to prioritise latency-sensitive traffic such as voice, video, or critical application flows.
• Enterprise security and access control features to help control and protect network access at the edge of the blade infrastructure.
• Compatibility with HPE BladeSystem interconnect bay architectures (e.g., BladeSystem c-Class enclosures such as c7000/c3000, depending on enclosure and interconnect configuration) to simplify in-chassis networking.
• Aggregation-focused role to reduce external switch ports and cabling requirements for dense blade deployments.
• Designed for continuous datacenter operation to support stable connectivity for virtualisation hosts and clustered workloads.
• Refurbished unit suitable for lifecycle extension of existing HPE blade environments to maintain consistency across installed infrastructure.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply. Units are cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects and ensure readiness for professional deployment.

Choosing refurbished hardware can extend the lifecycle of existing environments, reduce electronic waste, and help control budgets compared to buying new. This product includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier shipping worldwide from Denmark, with broad availability across HPE enterprise platforms.