Description
Introduction to HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric Switch
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 605865-B21 is a 24-port managed switch designed for enterprise environments. It supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) speeds and has a FlexFabric architecture that enables efficient network virtualization. The switch is designed to work with HP’s Virtual Connect technology, which provides a virtualized, centralized network solution for blade servers. The enterprise edition of this switch offers advanced features and management capabilities, making it suitable for large-scale deployments in data centers or other enterprise environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- Virtual Connect Technology: This feature allows for streamlined and simplified network management by abstracting physical network connections and providing virtual connections to the servers.
- FlexFabric Design: The switch offers a flexible fabric design that enables the creation of high-performance, reliable and scalable data centers.
- 10Gb Ethernet Connectivity: The switch provides 10Gb Ethernet connectivity for high-speed data transfer and improved network performance.
- 24-Port Managed Switch: This switch provides 24 ports for connecting servers, storage and network devices in a data center environment.
- Enterprise Edition: The Enterprise Edition of this switch provides advanced features and functionalities for large and complex data center environments.
- Management and Monitoring: The switch offers a comprehensive management and monitoring solution with SNMP and web-based management interfaces.
- Scalability: The switch supports scalability, allowing for the addition of more switch modules as the network grows.
- Reliability: The switch is designed to offer high reliability, with features such as redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components.
- Cost Savings: By providing virtual connections to the servers, this switch reduces the cost of cabling and reduces the need for physical switches.
- Improved Performance: The switch provides improved network performance and reduces latency, which enhances application performance and improves end-user experience.
Virtual Connect Technology
The 605865-B21 HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10GB/24-Port Enterprise Edition 24 Ports Managed Switch Virtual Connect Technology is a high-performance network switch designed for data center and enterprise environments. It provides 10 Gbps connectivity with 24 ports and is managed through the Virtual Connect technology. The switch provides flexible and scalable networking for virtualized and converged data center infrastructures.
Virtual Connect Technology allows for streamlined and simplified network management by abstracting server connections from the physical network. This allows for easy network reconfiguration and the ability to allocate network resources on the fly. The 24-port design provides enough connectivity for a large number of servers and other network devices, making it ideal for use in data center environments.
The HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10GB/24-Port Enterprise Edition 24 Ports Managed Switch is built for reliability and high performance, with features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and 802.1p prioritization. This switch is designed to work seamlessly with other HP network devices, providing a comprehensive solution for enterprise networking needs.
Main Specification about the HP 605865-B21
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU # 605865-B21
- Device Type: Switch – 24 Ports – Managed – Stackable
Technical Information
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Expansion Slot
- Ports : 16 X 10gb Ethernet (Backplane) + 4 X 10gb Ethernet/8gb Fibre Channel Sfp+ + 4 X 10gb Ethernet Sfp+
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al, Fc-Al-2, Fc-Fg, Fc-Fla, Fc-Gs, Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Ph, Fc-Ph-2, Fc-Ph-3, Fc-Vi
- Routing Protocol : Igmpv2, Igmp
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 2, Http, Https, Cli
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces :
- 16 X 10gb Ethernet – Backplane
- 4 X 10gb Ethernet / 8gb Fibre Channel – Sfp+
- 4 X 10gb Ethernet – Sfp+
