HP ProCurve 6600-24XG (J9265-6001) — 24-Port SFP+ 10GbE Data Center Switch
Technical Identity
This unit carries part number J9265-6001, a spare/service part number corresponding to the HP ProCurve 6600-24XG switch (product number J9265A). Per the HP 6600 Switch Series QuickSpecs, the 6600-24XG is a data-center-optimized, advanced Layer 3, 1U switch with 24 open SFP+ 10GbE transceiver slots, up to 322.8 Gbps switching capacity, up to 240.2 million pps forwarding, front-to-back cooling, and redundant hot-swappable power and fans. Condition: Refurbished.
Specifications
Brand: HP (ProCurve)
Part number on unit: J9265-6001 (spare P/N of J9265A)
Product number: J9265A — HP ProCurve 6600-24XG
Product type: Layer 3 Ethernet switch (server edge / data center)
Product family: HP ProCurve 6600 Switch Series
Ports: 24x open SFP+ 10GbE transceiver slots
Switching capacity: up to 322.8 Gbps (per HP QuickSpecs)
Forwarding rate: up to 240.2 Mpps
MAC table: 64,000 entries
Cooling: front-to-back airflow; redundant hot-swappable fans
Power: redundant hot-swappable power supply support
Form factor: 1U rack-mount
Condition: Refurbished
Engineering Context
The 6600 series was the HP ProCurve line optimized for server-edge connectivity: unlike the campus-oriented switches of its generation, it uses front-to-back cooling aligned with data center hot-aisle / cold-aisle design and hot-swappable redundant power and fans. The 6600-24XG is the all-10GbE member of the series, with 24 open SFP+ slots and advanced L3 routing per the HP QuickSpecs. The J9265-6001 numbering identifies service/spare stock of the same hardware as the J9265A product number.
Use Cases
Legacy 10GbE server access and top-of-rack connectivity
Replacement or spare chassis for installed HP 6600-24XG estates
Lab, test, and staging environments needing inexpensive 10GbE SFP+ density
L3 aggregation in legacy HP ProCurve networks
What This Is NOT
NOT the 6600-24G, 6600-24G-4XG, or 6600-48G variants. Those are gigabit RJ-45 models; the -24XG is the all-SFP+ 10GbE model.
NOT a current Aruba product. The ProCurve 6600 series is a legacy line; HPE support lifecycle has ended — treat as end-of-support hardware.
NOT populated with transceivers. All 24 ports are open SFP+ slots; optics and DACs are not included unless explicitly stated.
NOT a 25GbE/40GbE platform. Ports are 10GbE SFP+.
NOT a PoE switch. No inline power on this model.
NO HP/HPE licenses, warranty, or support entitlement are included or transferred.
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Optics and cables: HP-qualified SFP+ transceivers and HP X242-series DAC cables per the HP 6600 QuickSpecs; verify optic part numbers against HP documentation.
Part number mapping: J9265-6001 (spare) corresponds to product number J9265A; both identify the 6600-24XG hardware.
Airflow: front-to-back cooling — deploy with ports facing the cold aisle.
Lifecycle: legacy HPE product past end of support; firmware availability via HPE support archives may require entitlement.
Pre-deployment verification: confirm part number, PSU configuration, and firmware version against the unit label.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the J9265-6001?
J9265-6001 is a spare/service part number for the HP ProCurve 6600-24XG switch (product number J9265A): a 1U advanced Layer 3 switch with 24 open SFP+ 10GbE slots, up to 322.8 Gbps switching capacity, and front-to-back cooling.
Q. Is the J9265-6001 the same hardware as the J9265A?
Yes. J9265A is the orderable product number and J9265-6001 identifies spare/service stock of the same HP ProCurve 6600-24XG hardware.
Q. Does the 6600-24XG include transceivers?
No. The 24 ports are open SFP+ slots. HP-qualified SFP+ optics or X242 DAC cables must be added and are not included with this unit.
Q. Does the HP 6600-24XG support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. The HP QuickSpecs describes the 6600-24XG as an advanced Layer 3 switch; verify the specific routing features required against the HP 6600 series documentation.
Q. Is the HP ProCurve 6600-24XG still supported by HPE?
The 6600 series is a legacy ProCurve line past its support lifecycle. It remains suitable for spares, labs, and legacy estates; no vendor support entitlement is included or claimed.
Q. What condition is the J9265-6001 supplied in by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
Refurbished. Each unit is tested where test topology is available, inspected, and professionally packed. EU stock with global B2B shipping. Two units available.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every J9265-6001 unit ships with: (1) functional testing where test topology is available, (2) configuration wipe and inspection, (3) full cosmetic check, (4) professional anti-static packaging, (5) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (6) technical consultation for network design at no extra cost.
Condition: Refurbished. Bench-tested where test topology is available, inspected, and professionally packed by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. EU stock, global B2B shipping.