HP A-Series Switch Overview

Module 2

Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A-Series switches, which are designed to meet the needs of large enterprise customers demanding high availability, high scalability, and a comprehensive feature set for data centers, enterprise, and campus networks. After completing this module, you should be able to:

Describe the basic characteristics of each HP A-Series switch Classify A-Series switches, based on the switchs form factor, manageability, and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) functionality Explain the different environments for which each A-Series switch is designed

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A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches A3100-SI Switch Series A3100-EI Switch Series A3600-EI Switch Series A3610 Switch Series A5120G-SI Switch Series A5120G-EI Switch Series A5500G-SI Switch Series A5500G-EI Switch Series A5800G Switch Series A5810 Switch IntelliJack Switch Series HP 6120 Blade Switches Categorization of A-Series Switches HP Data Center Connection Manager
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This section describes HP A-Series switches. With the exception of the HP 6120 Blade Switches, the A-Series switches were formerly branded H3C or 3Com switches. If you are supporting a switch with an older name, use the Product Naming Conversion Matrix, which is included with this course, to identify the new name and find the related information in this course.
Note

This course does not cover the following A-Series Switches. Use the associated URL to access the hardware installation guide for each switch: A12500 Switch Series: (http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/Technic al_Documents/Switches/H3C_S12500_Series_Switches/) HP A9500 Switch Series: (http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/ Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_S9500E_Series_Switches/) HP A7500 Switch Series: (http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/ Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_S7500E_Series_Switches/) HP A5820X Switch Series: (http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/ Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_5820X_Series_Switches/)
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HP A3100-SI Switch Series

HP A3100-SI Switch Series
A3100-8-SI
8 10/100 ports 1 10/100/1000 port Throughput up to 2.68 mpps

A3100-16-SI
16 10/100 ports 1 10/100/1000 port Throughput up to 3.87 mpps

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The HP A3100-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed switches for enterprise networks. A3100-SI switches are designed for the access layer: they provide 10/100 Mbps downlink and 1000 Mbps uplink ports. They connect directly to endpoints using 10/100 ports and aggregate the traffic to higher capacity switches nearer the network core using 10/100/1000 ports. The HP A3100-8-SI switch includes the following:

Eight auto-sensing 10/100 ports

Note Throughout this module, unless otherwise noted, a port listed as 10/100/1000 will be understood to be auto-sensing and auto-MDIX, to support Base-T (copper) cabling, and to comply with IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX, and IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet. Similarly, unless otherwise noted, a port listed as 10/100 Mbps will be understood to be auto-sensing, to support Base-T (copper) cabling, and to comply with IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX.

One 10/100/1000 port Throughput up to 2.68 mpps One RJ-45 console port
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The HP A3100-16-SI switch includes the following:

16 auto-sensing 10/100 ports One 10/100/1000 port Throughput up to 3.87 mpps One RJ-45 console port

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HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)
A3100-24-SI
24 10/100 ports 2 10/100/1000 ports Throughput up to 6.55 mpps

A3100-8-SI switch with 1 extended module slot

8 10/100 ports 1 module slot Throughput up to 2.68 mpps
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The A3100-24-SI switch includes the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two 10/100/1000 ports Throughput up to 6.55 mpps One RJ-45 console port Eight auto-sensing 10/100 ports One module slot Throughput up to 2.68 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3100-8-SI switch with 1 extended module slot includes the following features:

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HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)
A3100-16-SI Switch with 2 Extended Module Slots
16 10/100 ports 2 module slots Throughput up to 5.36 mpps

A3100-24-SI Switch with 2 slots

24 10/100 ports 2 module slots Throughput up to 6.55 mpps
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The A3100-16-SI switch with 2 Extended Module Slots includes the following features:

16 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two module slots Throughput up to 5.36 mpps One RJ-45 console port 24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two module slots Throughput up to 6.55 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3100-24-SI switch with 2 slots includes the following features:

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HP A3100-EI Switch Series

HP A3100-EI Switch Series
A3100-8-EI switch A3100-8-PoE-EI switch
8 10/100 ports 1 dual-personality port Throughput up to 2.68 mpps A3100-8 EI switchfanless A3100-8-PoE EI switchPoE

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The HP A3100-EI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed switches for enterprise networks. A3100-EI switches are designed for the access layer: they provide 10/100 Mbps downlink and 1000 Mbps uplink ports. They connect directly to endpoints using 10/100 ports and aggregate the traffic to higher capacity switches nearer the network core using 10/100/1000 ports. The switches support static routes, and allow users to assign the management VLAN an IP address. The A3100-8-EI and A3100-8-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

Eight auto-sensing 10/100 ports One dual-personality portthis port can be used as either a 10/100/1000 port or a Small Form Factor Port (SFP). (SFPs provide a variety of options including fiber optic; see Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information.) Throughput up to 2.68 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3100-EI switch is available in an AC and DC model. There are a couple of differences between the two eight-port switches in this series: the A3100-8-EI switch is fanless, and the A3100-8-PoE-EI switch provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A3100-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-EI Switch Series (Cont.)
A3100-16-EI switch A3100-16-PoE-EI switch
16 10/100 ports 2 dual-personality ports Throughput up to 5.36 mpps A3100-16 EI switchfanless

A3100-24-EI switch A3100-24-PoE-EI switch

24 10/100 ports 2 dual-personality ports Throughput up to 6.55 mpps A3100-24 EI switchfanless
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The A3100-16-EI and A3100-16-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

16 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two dual-personality ports Throughput up to 5.36 mpps One RJ-45 console port

Again, there are differences between the two switches: the A3100-16-EI switch is fanless, and the A3100-16-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The A3100-24-EI and A3100-24-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two dual-personality ports Throughput up to 6.55 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3100-24-EI switch is fanless, and the A3100-24-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The A3100-16-EI and A3100-24-EI switches are available in AC and DC models.

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HP A3600-EI Switch Series

HP A3600-EI Switch Series
A3600-24-EI switch A3600-24-PoE-EI switch
24 10/100 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

A3600-24-SFP-EI switch
24 10/100 SFP ports 2 10/100/1000 ports 2 SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

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The HP A3600-EI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed switches. The switches in this series support static routes, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Protocol Independent Multicast Dense Mode (PIMDM), and PIM Sparse Mode (PIM-SM). In addition, these switches offer the latest traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize applications on converged networks. These features, coupled with advanced security features and reliability, make the A3600-EI switches well-suited for the access and distribution layers in an enterprise network. The A3600-EI switches come with a variety of port options, including the 28-port switches shown here. The A3600-24-EI and A3600-24-PoE-EI switches provide the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Four open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in these ports.) Throughput up to 9.53 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3600-24-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The internal power supply provides a total PoE power of 300 watts to PoE-enabled devices such as IP phones; optional supplemental power is available.

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The A3600-24-SFP-EI switch includes the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Two open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in these ports.) Throughput up to 9.53 mpps One RJ-45 console port

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HP A3600-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3600-EI Switch Series (Cont.)
A3600-48-EI switch A3600-48-PoE-EI switch
48 10/100 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 1 1.78 mpps

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The A3600-48-EI and A3600-48-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

48 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Four open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in these ports.) Throughput up to 1 1.78 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3600-48-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A3610 Switch Series

HP A3610 Switch Series
A3610-24 switch with 2 GigT and 2 SFP ports
24 10/100 ports 2 10/100/1000 ports 2 SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

A3610-24 switch with 4 SFP ports

24 10/100 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

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The HP A3610 Switch Series includes fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed switches. The switches in this series support static routes, OSPF, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This series provides intelligent network management switches intended for a network environment where advanced features, high performance, and dense port distribution are required. For enterprise networks, HP recommends deploying A3610 switches at the access layer or distribution layer. For small to medium-sized networks, the versatile A3610 switches can be deployed at the access layer or the network core. The A3610-24 switch with 2 GbE and 2 SFP ports includes the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Two auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Two open SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps One RJ-45 console port 24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports Four open SFP ports

The A3610-24 switch with 4 SFP ports includes the following features:

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Throughput up to 9.53 mpps One RJ-45 console port

(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in the open SFP ports.)

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HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)
A3610-24-SFP switch
2 10/100/1000 ports 24 Fast Ethernet SFP ports 2 SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

A3610-48 switch
48 10/100 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 13.1 mpps

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The A3610-24-SFP switch includes the following features:

Two auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports 24 open Fast Ethernet SFP ports Two open SFP ports Throughput up to 9.53 mpps One RJ-45 console port 48 10/100 ports Four open SFP ports Throughput up to 13.1 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A3610-48 switch includes the following features:

(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in the open SFP ports.)

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HP A5120G-SI Switch Series

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series
A5120-16G-SI switch
16 10/100/1000 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 29.8 mpps

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The HP A5120G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed switches designed for networks where high performance, high-density port access, and easy installation are required. These switches can be deployed at the access layer or at the distribution layer in enterprise networks that require gigabit connectivity. The A5120-16G-SI switch includes the following features:

16 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four open SFP ports Throughput up to 29.8 mpps One RJ-45 console port

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HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)
A5120-24G-SI switch
24 10/100/1000 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 41.7 mpps

A5120-48G-SI switch
48 10/100/1000 ports 4 SFP ports Throughput up to 77.4 mpps

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The A5120-24G-SI switch includes the following features:

24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four open SFP ports Throughput up to 41.7 mpps One RJ-45 console port 48 auto-sensing 10/100 /1000 ports Four open SFP ports Throughput up to 77.4 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5120-48G-SI switch includes the following features:

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HP A5120G-EI Switch Series

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series
A5120-24G-EI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports Throughput up to 35.7 mpps

A5120-24G-EI switch with 2 slots A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch

20 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 95.2 mpps

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The HP A5120G-EI Switch Series consists of Gigabit Ethernet, managed switches. They support static routes, giving them the designation of Light Layer 3 switches. In a medium to large-sized enterprise or campus network, A5120G-EI switches can be deployed at the access layer or distribution layer, providing high-performance and large-capacity switching service. HP also recommends deploying the A5120G-EI Switch Series at the access layer in data centers to deliver a high-density gigabit speed server access solution. The A5120-24G-EI switch includes the following features:

20 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality portsEach port can be used as either a 10/100/1000 port or a Gigabit Ethernet SFP port (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported SFP transceivers.) Throughput up to 35.7 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5120-24G-EI switch with 2 slots and the A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch include the following features:

20 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports

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Two open module slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.) Throughput up to 95.2 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A5120G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)
A5120-48G-EI switch
44 10/100/1000 ports
4 dual-personality ports Throughput up to 71.4 mpps

A5120-48G-EI switch with 2 slots A5120-48G-PoE-EI switch with 2 slots

44 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 130.9 mpps
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The A5120-48G-EI switch includes the following features:

44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports Throughput up to 71.4 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5120-48G-EI switch with 2 slots and the A5120-48G-PoE-EI switch with 2 slots include the following features:

44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports Two open module slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.) Throughput up to 130.9 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5120-48G-PoE-EI switch with 2 slots provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A5500G-SI Switch Series

HP A5500G-SI Switch Series
A5500-24G-SI switch A5500-24G-PoE-SI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 95.2 mpps

A5500-48G-SI switch A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch

44 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 130.9 mpps
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The HP A5500G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, managed switches that provide high-speed connections10/100/1000 and 10 GbE. These switches support static routes and RIPmaking them Light Layer 3 switches. Designed for converged networks, the A5500G-SI switches are deployed at the data center, distribution layer, and even access layer in large enterprise networks. In small networks, they can also be deployed as a core switch. The A5500-24G-SI and A5500-24G-PoE-SI switches include the following features:

20 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports Two open module slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.) Throughput up to 95.2 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5500-24G-PoE-SI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The A5500-48G-SI and A5500-48G-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports

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Two open modules slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP ASeries Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.) Throughput up to 130.9 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A5500G-EI Switch Series

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series
A5500-24G-SFP-EI switch
8 dual-personality ports 16 open SFP ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 95.2 mpps

A5500-24G-EI switch A5500-24G-PoE-EI switch

20 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 95.2 mpps
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The HP A5500G-EI Switch Series is comprised of fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed switches that provide advanced security, reliability, and multi-service support capabilities. They are full Layer 3 switches, supporting static routes and the following routing protocols:

RIP OSPF BGP IS-IS

They also support multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM. The A5500G-EI switches are deployed at the access layer, distribution layer, and data center in large enterprise and campus networks. In medium and small-sized networks, these switches can also be deployed at the core. Designed for maximum flexibility, these switches are available with 24 or 48 GbE ports. PoE and non-PoE models are available with open module slots and dualpersonality ports for fiber-optic flexibility. The A5500-24G-SFP-EI switch includes the following features:

Eight dual-personality ports, which can be used either as 10/100/1000 ports or SFP ports 16 open SFP ports
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Two open module slots (on the rear panel) Throughput up to 95.2 mpps One RJ-45 console port 20 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports Two open module slots (on the rear panel) Throughput up to 95.2 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5500-24G-EI and A5500-24G-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules and SFP transceivers.) The A5500G-EI switch is available in a DC and AC model. In addition, the A5500-24G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.

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HP A5500G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)
A5500-48G-EI switch A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch
44 10/100/1000 ports 4 dual-personality ports 2 open module slots Throughput up to 130.94 mpps

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The A5500-48G-EI switches include the following features:

44 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports Four dual-personality ports Two open module slots (on the rear panel) Throughput up to 130.94 mpps One RJ-45 console port

The A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch also provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules and SFP transceivers.)

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HP A5800G Switch Series

HP A5800G Switch Series
A5800-24G-SFP flex-chassis switch
24 SFP ports 4 SFP+ ports 1 module slot Throughput up to 154.75 mpps

A5800-24G switch A5800-24G-PoE switch

24 10/100/1000 ports 4 SFP+ ports 1 module slot Throughput up to 155 mpps
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The HP A5800G Switch Series consists of fixed-port, managed Layer 3/4 switches. They support:

Static routes OSPF RIP IS-IS

They also support multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM. The A5800G switches meet the requirements of the most demanding enterprise networking applications. These switches offer the highest levels of resiliency and secure connectivity, as well as the latest traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize applications and ensure business continuity in converged networks. In addition, some models feature PoE, with support for up to 20W per port, and are PoE+ ready. The A5800G switches are optimized for deployment at the core in SMB networks or at the distribution, data center, and access layers of enterprise campus networks. The A5800-24G-SFP switch includes the following features:

24 SFP ports Four SFP+ ports One open module slot

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Throughput up to 154.75 mpps One management port on the rear panel One RJ-45 console port One USB port

To access the console port or to use the USB port, you must open the panel under the logo that is on the right side of the switchs front panel.

The A5800-24G-SFP also supports hot-swappable fans. The A5800-24G and A5800-24G-PoE switches include the following features:

24 10/100/1000 ports Four SFP+ ports providing 10-GbE speeds One open module slotThis slot can accommodate an SFP slot module or Ethernet port module. Throughput up to 155 mpps One RJ-45 console port on the front panel One USB port on the front panel

In addition, the A5800-24G-PoE switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. (For more information about supported modules and SFP transceivers, see Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware.)

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HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)
A5800-48G switch A5800-48G-PoE switch
48 10/100/1000 ports 4 SFP+ ports 1 module slot Throughput up to 190.4 mpps

A5800-48G switch with 2 slots

48 10/100/1000 PoE ports 4 SFP ports 2 module slots 1 OAA module slot Throughput up to 21 1 mpps
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The A5800-48G and A5800-48G-PoE switches include the following features:

48 10/100/1000 ports Four SFP+ ports providing 10-GbE speeds One open module slot, which supports an SFP, SFP+, or 10/100/1000 port module Throughput up to 190 mpps One RJ-45 console port One USB port

To access the console port or to use the USB port, you must open the panel under the logo that is on the right side of the switchs front panel. In addition, the A5800-48G-PoE switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The A5800-48G switch with 2 slots includes the following features:

48 10/100/1000 PoE ports Four SFP ports Two open module slots, which support SFP, SFP+, or 10/100/1000 port modules

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One Open Application Architecture (OAA) module slot, which supports an optional firewall, wireless LAN (WLAN) access controller, or Intrusion Protection System (IPS) module Hot-swappable PoE module slot Throughput up to 21 1 mpps One RJ-45 console port on the front panel One USB port on the front panel Hot-swappable, redundant fans

The two open module slots are on the front panel. The OAA module slot and the PoE module slot are on the rear panel. (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.) The A5800-48G switch with 2 slots does not ship with a power supply or a PoE module. Both must be purchased separately. Likewise, the two module slots are empty.

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HP A5810 Switch
HP A5810 Switch
A5810 Switch
48 10/100/1000 ports 2 SFP+ ports 2 dual-personality ports Throughput up to 101

mpps
Available in AC or DC

model

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Designed for enterprise networks, the A5810 switch can be deployed at the access layer, data center, or distribution layer. In SMB networks, it can also be deployed at the core. This switch provides the highest levels of resiliency and secure connectivity, as well as the latest traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize applications and ensure business continuity in converged networks. The A5810 Switch is a fixed-port, managed, Layer 3/4 switch. It supports:

Static routes OSPF RIP IS-IS

This switch also supports multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM. It provides the following:

48 10/100/1000 ports Two SFP+ ports Two dual-personality ports Throughput up to 101 mpps

The switch is available in an AC or DC model.

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HP IntelliJack Switch Series

HP IntelliJack Switch Series
NJ1000G Switch
4 10/100/1000 ports 2 pass-through ports

NJ2000G IntelliJack Switch

4 10/100/1000 ports 2 pass-through ports

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The HP IntelliJack Switch Series is designed to increase network connections and provide support for legacy analog and digital devices. Deployed at the access layer, these Layer 2 switches are connected to an RJ-45 jack and mounted on the wall. They can be powered by PoE or an optional 48V local power supply. The NJ1000G switch is an unmanaged switch; the NJ2000G switch is a Webmanaged switch. The NJ100G and NJ2000G switches provide the following:

Four 10/10/1000 ports Two built-in pass-through ports for legacy telephone or additional LAN connections HP Single-port 802.3at Gigabit PoE Midspan Power Supply HP NJ1000/2000 Local AC-to-DC 48V Power Supply HP V1905-24 switch (Which you will learn more about in Module 8: HP V-Series Switch Overview.)

The switches can forward PoE on two ports if the customer has one of the following:

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HP 6120 Blade Switches

HP 6120 Blade Switches
6120G/XG
16 internal 1-GbE downlinks 4 external 10/100/1000 uplinks 2 external 1-GbE SFP ports 1 external 10-GbE CX4 uplink 2 external 10-GbE XFP ports

6120XG
16 internal 1-GbE downlinks 8 external SFP+ 10-GbE uplinks

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Designed for the data center, the HP 6120G/XG and the 6120XG switches are installed into an HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure. (These switches were formerly branded HP ProCurve.) Both are Layer 2, managed switches that support QoS metering and security features such as 802.1X, MAC authentication, and Web authentication. In addition, both can be automatically provisioned by the HP Data Center Connection Manager. These blade switches are well-suited for data centers that require both 1 GbE and 10 GbE connections. They have a non blocking architecture and provide wire speed on all uplinks and downlinks. The 6120G/XG switch provides:

16 internal 1-GbE downlinks Four external 10/10/1000 uplinks Two external 1-GbE SFP ports One external 10-GbE CX4 uplink Two external 10-GbE One USB console port

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The 6120XG switch provides:

16 internal 1-GbE downlinks Eight external SFP+ 10-GbE uplinks One USB console port

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Categorization of A-Series Switches

Categorization of A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches Categorization of A-Series Switches A-Series Switches Categorized by OSI Layer Deployment for A-Series Switches HP Data Center Connection Manager

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The next section shows how A-Series switches can be categorized as Layer 2, Light Layer 3, and Layer 3/4 switches. It also provides a table that lists the environment in which each switch can be installed: access layer, distribution layer, core, and data center.

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HP A-Series Switches Categorized by OSI Layer
Layer 2 6120 IntelliJack Light Layer 3 A3100-SI A3100-EI A5120G-SI A5120G-EI A5500G-SI Layers 3 and 4 A3600-EI A3610 A5500G-EI A5800G A5810

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This table provides a quick reference for categorizing the A-Series switches according to OSI functionality they provide. Essentially, Layer 2 switches do not route traffic (although they can support multiple VLANs). Light Layer 3 switches provide limited routing capabilities. All of the Light Layer 3 switches shown here support static routes; some also support one dynamic routing protocol (typically RIP). Layer 3/4 switches provide a full suite of routing capabilities. For example, they typically support OSPF or BGP in addition to RIP and static routes.

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Deployment Options for HP A-Series Switches

Deployment Options for HP A-Series Switches
Switch
A3100-SI A3100-EI A3600-EI A3610 A5120G-SI A5120G-EI A5500G-SI A5500G-EI A5800G
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Access Layer

Distribution Layer

Core

Data Center

(SMB networks) (SMB networks)

The HP A-Series switches include devices suitable for deployment at all layers of an enterprise network: access layer, distribution layer, core, and data center. As this slide illustrates, some switch series can be deployed in more than one layer, depending on the needs of the company and its network. HP positions the switches in these categories, but customers can deploy the switches wherever they want. However, such deployments are typically exceptions rather than common practice.
Note The HP A-Series includes switches that function at the core of enterprise networks. However, support for these switches is not covered in this course.

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Deployment Options for HP A-Series Switches (Cont.)
Switch
A5810 IntelliJack 6120

Access Layer

Distribution Layer

Core
(SMB networks)

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This slide shows the deployment options for the remaining A-Series switches.

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HP Data Center Connection Manager

HP Data Center Connection Manager
A Series Switches Categorization of A Series Switches HP Data Center Connection Manager

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Several of the A-Series switches are designed specifically for the data center. Many IT organizations spend a significant amount of time setting up and managing servers in their data centers. The HP Data Center Connection Manager can help ease the management of these servers.

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HP Data Center Connection Manager

HP Data Center Connection Manager
Two options:
DCM Controller, an appliance DCM ONE Software, running on HP

ONE Services zl Module

Provisions servers with settings such as IP addresses Automates and formalizes workflow processes

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Configuring the network for new server interfaces can be a time-consuming, inefficient process. The process can be time-consuming because it requires manual configuration. It can be inefficient because it requires the interaction of two groups who may not be accustomed to working togetherserver administrators and network administrators. Further, the process itself may not be well-documented. HP Datacenter Connection Manager (DCM) is designed to automate the process of provisioning a network for new server interfaces. By eliminating manual configuration of network settings for each new server interface, DCM enables server interfaces to be brought online quickly and easily with the appropriate settings enforced. DCM also helps server administrators and network administrators use a process for provisioning servers. Rather than reacting to server administrators requests or network conditions, network administrators can prepare in advance for new server installations by configuring connections, which determine the network attributes for server interfaces. Server administrators, on the other hand, have a process for notifying network administrators that a new server interface is being installed. Server administrators also know the type of information they must provide network administrators about the server interface.

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DCM is available in two form factors:

DCM ControllerThis 1U hardware appliance can be mounted on a 19-inch rack. DCM ONE Software, which runs on an HP Open Network Ecosystem (ONE) Services zl Module. This module can be installed in:

E5400 zl Switch Series E8200 zl Switch Series

For more information about these switch series, see Module 5: HP E-Series Switch Overview.

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Summary
Summary
Features of HP A-Series switches Different ways to categorize switches HP A-Series switches and their position in the OSI model Environments for which HP A-Series switches are designed DCM

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This module has introduced you to the HP A-Series switches and outlined the features that they provide. It has also explained how to categorize the A-Series switches according to their OSI functionality and the network layer where they can be deployed. Finally, this module introduced you to DCM, which allows network administrators and server administrators to work together to provision the network for server interfaces.

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