Difference between JC772A and JG554A

[Eric Hutchinson_2]

I was going through my spare routers and I discovered what thought was a JC772A switch was actually a JG554A switch. It shows on the label as being TAA compliant. Can someone maybe save me the hassle of having to order another JC772A? Are the specs of the two switches identical? I would appreciate any assistance.

Thanks  

[parnassus]

Hi, theoretically the only difference between:

• HP 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ Switch Chassis (SKU JC772A)
• HP 5900AF-48XG-4QSFP+ TAA Switch Chassis (SKU JG554A)

are basically identical (at Hardware level): the only difference should be the software image loaded which is TAA on the latter and non-TAA on the former (this difference doesn't force you to not use a non-TAA software release on a JG554A).

[Eric Hutchinson_2]

Thanks Parnassus, I am going to assume I can use the same SFP's as well?

[parnassus]

Correct.

Always refer to related HPE QuickSpecks to learn what-support-what.

[Eric Hutchinson_2]

Unfortunately I am finding no Quickspecs page for the JG554A.

[parnassus · Accepted solution]

I think because a TAA-Switch is, de facto, same Hardware with non-TAA-Switch within the very same family and model (so it supports the same options and offer the same restrictions...).

also have a look here (NIST) and here (Datasheet, outside HPE).

[Eric Hutchinson_2]

Thanks for your help parnassus. I appreciate it.

[FalconSez]

Basically, it's pretty much the same or similar...

Link to answer:
https://community.hpe.com/t5/BladeSystem-Virtual-Connect/What-does-TAA-stand-for/td-p/6699791#.XZNG8EZKiM8

More info:

http://gsa.federalschedules.com/resource-center/resources/taa-designated-countries.aspx