HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ FlexFabric 5700 Series 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ 40 x SFP+ Ports 10GBase-X + 2 x QSFP+ (Uplink) Ports Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch. In Stock Brand: HPE Part Number: 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ Category: Transceiver Key Specs: 10GB, Layer 3 Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the HPE 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our suppor
The 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is a HPE transceiver component with network speed 10 GbE, features QSFP. Pricing on the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Is the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ ship?
If in stock, the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+?
The 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is a HPE network interface module with network speed 10 GbE and features QSFP, manufactured by HPE. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 5700-40XG-2QSFP+
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
DAC cables capped at 7 m — use AOC or fibre for longer runs
SR optic vs LR optic confusion — verify before ordering
Refurbished tier optic does not include retail vendor packaging
Frequently Asked Questions about 5700-40XG-2QSFP+
Is the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ a genuine HPE part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ as factory-original HPE inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HPE servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ ship?
If in stock, the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+?
New 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ units carry the full HPE manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
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Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Transceiver
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 5700-40XG-2QSFP+ and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.