Description
Installation Guide for the J9726-61001 Switch
Installing the J9726-61001 HPE Aruba 2920-24G 24 Ports PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch is a straightforward process that can typically be completed in a few steps. Here is a general guide for installing the switch:
- Unpack the switch: Carefully unpack the switch and all its components, including the power cord and any mounting hardware.
- Mount the switch: If desired, mount the switch in its desired location using the provided mounting hardware.
- Connect the switch to power: Connect the switch to a power source using the provided power cord.
- Connect the switch to the network: Connect the switch to the network using Ethernet cables. Connect the uplink port on the switch to an available port on a router, firewall, or another switch.
- Configure the switch: Configure the switch using the web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or the command line interface (CLI). The switch can be accessed using a web browser by entering the IP address of the switch.
- Verify the installation: Verify the installation by checking the status of the switch and its ports, and by testing network connectivity to other devices on the network.
It is important to follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer and to consult the switch’s user manual for specific details and instructions. Additionally, it is recommended to have a basic understanding of networking principles and to follow all safety precautions and guidelines when installing the switch.
Management and Configuration
Management and Configuration refer to the processes of setting up, monitoring, and maintaining a network switch. This includes both hardware and software components of the switch.
The following are key aspects of switch management and configuration:
- Configuration Interface: The configuration interface provides a way to access the switch’s settings and make changes as needed. This can be done through a web-based interface, command-line interface (CLI), or through a network management system.
- Configuration Files: The switch stores its configuration settings in configuration files. These files can be edited and saved to the switch’s memory to change its behavior.
- Network Management System: A network management system is a software application used to monitor and manage multiple network devices, including switches. It provides a centralized interface for monitoring network performance, managing network devices, and automating tasks.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Switch management includes monitoring the switch’s performance and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. This can involve analyzing log files, monitoring network performance, and isolating any issues.
- Firmware Upgrades: The switch’s firmware is the software that controls its behavior. Regular firmware upgrades can improve the switch’s performance and security, and add new features.
- Backup and Recovery: Switch management also includes making backup copies of the switch’s configuration files and having a plan in place for recovering from a disaster.
Traffic Prioritization
Traffic prioritization is the process of assigning different levels of priority to different types of network traffic, based on their importance and the impact of potential delays on their performance. The goal of traffic prioritization is to ensure that critical data is transmitted quickly and reliably, even during periods of high network congestion.
Traffic prioritization is achieved by assigning different priority levels to different types of network traffic, and then controlling how the traffic is transmitted through the network. Higher priority traffic is transmitted before lower priority traffic, ensuring that critical data is transmitted quickly and reliably.
There are several methods for implementing traffic prioritization, including:
- Priority Queuing: Priority queuing is a method of prioritizing network traffic based on the type of data being transmitted. Packets of data are placed into different queues based on their priority, and the switch then transmits the packets in the highest priority queue first.
- Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ): CBWFQ is a method of prioritizing network traffic based on the amount of bandwidth required by different types of data. The switch assigns a weight to each type of data, and then allocates bandwidth based on the weight.
General Information about this HPE J9726-61001
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# J9726-61001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 24 Ports
- Device Type : Switch – 24 Ports – Managed – Stackable
- Enclosure Type : Desktop
Technical Information for Managed Switch
- Ports : 24 X 10/100/1000 + 4 X Shared Gigabit Sfp
- Performance : Throughput : 95.2 Mpps
- Switching Capacity : 128 Gbps
- Routing Protocol : Rip, Static Ip Routing
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Rmon 1, Telnet, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c, Tftp, Cli
- Authentication Method : Radius
Media & Performance of 24 Ports Switch
- Features : Dos Attack Prevention, Ipv6 Support, Half Duplex Mode, Full Duplex Mode, Class Of Service (Cos)
- Compliant Standards : Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.3u, Ieee 802.1d, Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.3ab, Ieee 802.1p, Ieee 802.3af, Ieee 802.3x, Ieee 802.3ad (Lacp), Ieee 802.1w, Ieee 802.1s, Ieee 802.1v, Ieee 802.3az, Ieee 802.1ax
- Processor : 1 X Arm : 625 Mhz
- Ram : 512 Mb – Sdram
- Flash Memory : 1 Gb
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 24 X 10base-T/100base-Tx/1000base-T – Rj-45
- 4 X Sfp (Mini-Gbic)
- Management : 1 X Rs-232 – Rj-45
- Management : 1 X 5 Pin Micro-Usb Type B
- Expansion Slot(S) : 2 (Total) / 2 (Free) X Expansion Slot
- 1 (Total) / 1 (Free) X Stacking Module Slot
