Description
Increased Storage with 16GB Memory
The increased storage with 16GB memory refers to the amount of memory that the HPE R4G55A SN3600B Switch has. This amount of memory allows the switch to store a large number of routing tables, forwarding databases, and other data structures, which are used to make forwarding decisions and manage the network.
Having a large amount of memory in a switch is important because it helps to ensure that the switch can handle the demands of high-traffic network environments, such as data centers and enterprise networks. By storing more information about the network, the switch can make faster and more informed decisions about how to route and manage network traffic, improving the overall performance and stability of the network.
Additionally, the 16GB memory also provides more headroom for future network growth and new network applications, ensuring that the switch will continue to meet the needs of the network for a longer period of time.
Network Virtualization
Network virtualization refers to the process of creating multiple virtual networks on a single physical network infrastructure. It allows multiple isolated network environments to run on the same physical network hardware, each with its own unique network configuration, addressing scheme, and security policies.
In network virtualization, virtual network components, such as virtual switches, routers, and firewalls, are created and run as software instances on top of a physical network. This virtual network infrastructure operates independently of the physical network, allowing network administrators to create and manage virtual networks as if they were separate physical networks.
Network virtualization has several benefits, including increased network efficiency and utilization, reduced network complexity, improved network security, and increased network agility. By virtualizing the network, administrators can create isolated network environments for different applications and workloads, improving network security and reducing the risk of network-wide failures. Additionally, network virtualization makes it easier to manage network changes, deploy new applications, and recover from network failures, leading to improved network agility and efficiency.
Smart Rate Technology
HPE Smart Rate Technology is a feature found in some HPE switches, including the HPE R4G55A SN3600B Switch. It is a technology that provides flexible and scalable Ethernet data rates, allowing network administrators to balance network performance and cost.
Smart Rate Technology provides a range of Ethernet speeds, from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps, that can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of different network applications and workloads. This allows network administrators to optimize the network for different applications and to ensure that the network provides the necessary performance and cost-effectiveness for each use case.
Smart Rate Technology also provides advanced features for increasing network performance, such as support for jumbo frames and flow control, which can improve the performance of large data transfers and prevent network congestion. Additionally, Smart Rate Technology provides support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which can reduce power consumption and costs in the network.
General Information about the HPE R4G55A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# R4G55A
- Product Type: SFP+ Switch
Performance
- Port-To-Port Latency: 900 Ns
- Capacity : Maximum Frame Size: 2112 Frame Buffers: 2000
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Http, Https, Smi-S, Ssh, Ssh-2, Cli, Sftp
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
- Authentication Method : Radius, Tacacs+, Secure Shell V.2 (Ssh2), Ldap, Dh-Chap, Fcap
Features
- Full Duplex Capability, Syslog Support, Ip Address Filtering, Firmware Upgradable, Quality Of Service (Qos), Registered State Change Notification (Rscn) Support, Class Of Service (Cos), Extended Fabric, Adaptive Networking, Isl Trunking, Fabric Shortest Path First (Fspf), Fabric-Device Management Interface (Fdmi), Dynamic Path Selection (Dps), Reliable Commit Service (Rcs), Simple Name Server (Sns), Fabric Performance Impact (Fpi) Monitoring, Slow Drain Device Quarantine (Sddq), Dynamic Fabric Provisioning (Dfp), Enhanced Bb Credit Recovery, Ip Security (Ipsec) Support, Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation Zones, Monitoring And Alerting Policy Suite (Maps), Flow Vision, Sns Read Diagnostics Parameter (Rdp), Virtual Machine Identity (Vmid) Support
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 8 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
- 16 X 32gb Fibre Channel Sfp+ Ports On Demand
- 1 X Serial (Rs-232)
- 1 X Management (Gigabit Lan) 1 X Usb
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
