HPE Q2F23AR SN2100M 100GBE 16QSFP28 Reman Switch

HPE Q2F23AR SN2100M 100GbE 16-Port QSFP28 Remanufactured Switch

The HPE Q2F23AR is the factory-remanufactured (HPE Renew) variant of the HPE SN2100M, a 100GbE top-of-rack switch built around 16 QSFP28 ports. Choosing the Q2F23AR instead of the new-unit equivalent gives you the same SN2100M platform at a reduced acquisition cost — appropriate for non-critical spine or leaf positions in data center switching deployments where budget efficiency matters and HPE's remanufacturing process is acceptable to your procurement policy.

The SN2100M platform targets high-density 100GbE connectivity. Sixteen QSFP28 ports support 100GbE native connections or, with appropriate breakout cables, 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE fan-out per port — useful when aggregating lower-speed server or NVR uplinks into a high-bandwidth core. The Ethernet interface designation confirms standard Layer 2/3 switching operation consistent with the SN2100M family.

Country of origin is listed as US, which matters for TAA-sensitive federal and government procurement contexts — confirm TAA status against your specific contract vehicle before ordering.

Key Features

• 16x QSFP28 Ports (100GbE): each port runs native 100GbE or breaks out to 4x25GbE / 4x10GbE with compatible DAC or AOC cables — one switch can aggregate up to 64 server or storage links at 25GbE without adding another tier.
• HPE Renew / Remanufactured Designation: the Q2F23AR SKU indicates HPE's factory-remanufactured program — tested to new-unit functional standards, making it a cost-reduction path for the SN2100M platform; confirm HPE Renew warranty terms with HPE directly before purchase.
• US Country of Origin: relevant for TAA-compliance screening on government contracts and federally funded network infrastructure projects.
• SN2100M Platform Identity: the underlying switch ASIC and port count are consistent with HPE's SN2100M line, supporting deployment planning against existing SN2100M 100GbE switch documentation, stacking guides, and firmware.

Integration and Compatibility

As a remanufactured SN2100M, the Q2F23AR uses the same QSFP28 optics and DAC/AOC ecosystem as the new-unit SN2100M. Validate QSFP28 transceiver compatibility against HPE's tested optics list for the SN2100M before procuring third-party modules. Management, firmware, and OS support follow the SN2100M platform specifications — consult HPE's current SN2100M documentation for supported software versions applicable to your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the HPE Q2F23AR and the standard new-unit SN2100M?

A: The Q2F23AR is the HPE Renew (remanufactured) SKU of the SN2100M 100GbE 16-port QSFP28 switch. The hardware platform is the same; the Q2F23AR has been returned to HPE, refurbished to functional new-unit standards, and resold at a lower price point. Warranty terms differ from new-unit purchases — confirm current HPE Renew warranty coverage with HPE before ordering.

Q: Can the Q2F23AR be used in a TAA-compliant deployment?

A: Country of origin is listed as US. However, TAA compliance for a specific contract vehicle depends on additional factors beyond origin. Verify TAA status against your procurement contract requirements before committing.

Q: What port speeds does the Q2F23AR support?

A: The SN2100M platform's 16 QSFP28 ports run 100GbE natively. With appropriate breakout cables (DAC or AOC), each port can fan out to 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE connections, supporting flexible server and storage aggregation architectures.

Q: Are third-party QSFP28 transceivers supported?

A: The SN2100M platform has a tested optics list maintained by HPE. Third-party transceiver compatibility is not guaranteed — validate any non-HPE optic against HPE's current SN2100M compatibility matrix before deploying.

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The Q2F23AR is worth a close look when you need SN2100M-class 100GbE density and the Renew program fits your procurement policy — the 16x QSFP28 port count is the defining spec here, and it holds whether you buy new or remanufactured.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-Port QSFP28 Density: sixteen 100GbE ports in a single switch unit supports high-density top-of-rack or spine builds without additional aggregation hardware.
• Breakout Flexibility: QSFP28 ports support 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE breakout with DAC/AOC cables — the same physical switch can serve both 100GbE uplinks and 25GbE server connections simultaneously.
• Remanufactured Platform: HPE Renew units are functionally tested to new-unit standards; the cost delta versus new can be meaningful on multi-switch builds where capital budget is constrained.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify HPE Renew warranty coverage before deploying in production environments where support SLA requirements are defined — Renew warranty terms are not identical to new-unit coverage.
• The evidence base for this SKU is limited to distribution-feed attributes; confirm full switching specifications (throughput, buffer, OS version support) against HPE's current SN2100M datasheet before finalizing your design.

Best fit for leaf or spine positions in budget-sensitive 100GbE builds — university data centers, mid-market enterprise core refresh, or secondary-site infrastructure where new-unit cost is hard to justify on the full switch count.