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Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M26A

HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI 48 Ports Manageable Ethernet Switch - Gigabit Ethernet

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Key facts

Part number
R8M26A
Brand
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Category
Switches
Price
AUD 25,504.60≈ USD 17,748 RRP
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise R8M26A is a switch listed on tprice.co. RRP AUD 25,504.60≈ USD 17,748 (Oct 2026). Request a quote for volume pricing, or sell us your used switches.

Overview

HPE FlexNetwork 5520 HI 48 Ports Manageable Ethernet Switch - Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet - 10/100/1000Base-T, 10GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - 27 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
  • 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 48 ports
  • Quickly and easily set up a wired network with 48 networking ports

Specifications

General

Manageable
Yes
Environmentally Friendly
Yes
Expansion Slot Type
SFP+
Number of SFP+ Slots
4
Shared SFP Slot
Yes
Total Number of Expansion Slots
5.0
Power Source
Power Supply
Frequency
60 Hz

50 Hz

Power Consumption
27 W
Number of Power Supplies Supported
2
Layer Supported
3
Networking Standards
IEEE 802.1ae

IEEE 802.1AX

Network Technology
10/100/1000Base-T

10GBase-X

Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Media Type Supported
Optical Fiber

Twisted Pair

Network (RJ-45)
Yes
Modular
Yes
Uplink Port
Yes
Total Number of Network Ports
48
Port/Expansion Slot Details
48 x Gigabit Ethernet Network

4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

Weight (Approximate)
7 kg
Form Factor
Rack-mountable

Cabinet Mount

Height
43.7 mm
Width
439.9 mm
Depth
359.9 mm
Compatible Rack Unit
1U
Product Type
Ethernet Switch

Manufacturer Website Address

Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Name
FlexNetwork 5520 48G 4SFP+ HI 1-slot Switch
Product Line
FlexNetwork
Product Series
5520 HI
Brand Name
HPE

Price history

Latest
AUD 25,504.60≈ USD 17,748
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 25,504.60≈ USD 17,748
Highest recorded
AUD 25,504.60≈ USD 17,748
Recorded
2026
1 price point

AUD 25,504.60 rrp, recorded

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