Description
Management and Monitoring
The AW564A HP MDS 824C BladeSystem Fabric Switch is a 24-port switch used for data center network management and monitoring. It can be managed using the Command Line Interface (CLI), Web GUI, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). The switch supports Fabric Manager, a software tool for managing and monitoring fabric switches in the data center. Features include:
- Port configuration: VLANs, trunks, port security, and link aggregation can be configured to optimize network traffic.
- Fault detection and reporting: The switch has features for detecting faults and generating alerts to notify administrators.
- Performance monitoring: The switch provides performance statistics and real-time monitoring of network traffic to help optimize performance.
- Firmware updates: The switch supports firmware upgrades to keep it up-to-date with the latest features and security fixes.
Scalability and Reliability
Scalability refers to the ability of a system to expand or accommodate growth and increased demand. The HP Mds 824C Bladesystem Fabric Switch is designed for high scalability, allowing users to add more ports as their network expands. The switch supports 24 ports, which can be expanded further by adding additional switches to the network. This makes it ideal for organizations that need to expand their network as their business grows.
Reliability refers to the ability of a system to operate without failure. The HP Mds 824C Bladesystem Fabric Switch is designed for high reliability, ensuring that users have a dependable network that they can rely on. The switch is equipped with redundant power supplies and fan trays, ensuring that the switch will continue to operate even if one of the components fails. The switch also supports non-disruptive firmware upgrades, reducing the risk of downtime and ensuring that users always have access to the latest features and functions.
In conclusion, the HP Mds 824C Bladesystem Fabric Switch provides high scalability and reliability, making it a great choice for organizations that require a dependable network that can accommodate growth. The switch’s redundant components and non-disruptive firmware upgrades ensure that users have a dependable and secure network, while its scalability allows users to add more ports as their network expands.
Security Features
- Authentication and Authorization: The switch supports multiple authentication methods including RADIUS and TACACS+ for user authentication and authorization.
- Access Control List (ACL): The switch can use ACLs to restrict access to the network based on source IP addresses, protocols, or port numbers.
- IP Source Guard: This feature prevents IP spoofing by blocking unauthorized IP addresses from being transmitted over the network.
- Port Security: Port security can be used to limit the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on a specific port, providing protection against MAC address spoofing attacks.
- VLAN Access Control: The switch supports VLAN access control, allowing administrators to restrict access to specific VLANs based on user credentials.
- SSH and SSL Encryption: The switch supports encrypted communication protocols such as SSH and SSL to secure the transmission of sensitive data over the network.
- SNMPv3: The switch supports the latest version of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which includes enhanced security features such as authentication and encryption.
- Network Time Protocol (NTP): The switch supports NTP to ensure that all devices on the network have accurate time information, helping to prevent replay attacks.
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) Prevention: The switch has built-in protection against DoS attacks, helping to prevent network disruptions caused by excessive network traffic.
- Firmware Verification: The switch supports firmware verification to ensure that the switch is running an authentic version of the software and prevent malicious firmware from being installed.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
- Manufacturer: HP
- Manufacturer Part Number: AW564A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 24 Ports
- Device Type : Switch – 24 Ports – Managed
- Enclosure Type : Plug-In Module
- Interfaces : Fibre Channel
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Expansion Slot
- Ports : 16 X 8gb Fibre Channel (Backplane) + 8 X 8gb Fibre Channel Sfp+
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al, Fc-Al-2, Fc-Bb, Fc-Fg, Fc-Fla, Fc-Fs, Fc-Gs-2, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Mi, Fc-Ph, Fc-Ph-2, Fc-Ph-3, Fc-Pi, Fc-Plda, Fc-Sb-2, Fc-Sw-2, Fc-Tape, Fc-Vi, Fc-Sp, Fcp, Fcp-2
- Remote Management Protocol : Rmon, Telnet, Snmp 3, Smi-S, Cli
- Encryption Algorithm : Aes
- Authentication Method : Radius, Tacacs+, Secure Shell V.2 (Ssh2)
- Features : Auto-Sensing Per Device, Isl Support, Quality Of Service (Qos), Transparent (N_Port Id Virtualization – Npiv) Mode Support