Description
Scalable and Reliable
The J8775B HP E4208-96 Vl Managed 96 X 10 100 Rack-Mountable Switch is designed to meet the demands of small to medium-sized businesses, offering a scalable and reliable network solution.
Scalable: With 96 ports, the switch provides ample connectivity options to accommodate growing network needs. The switch also supports VLANs and link aggregation, enabling customers to segment the network and aggregate bandwidth to support applications and services with higher bandwidth requirements.
Reliable: The switch is designed with a managed layer 2 feature set, providing robust security, quality of service (QoS), and network management capabilities. The switch supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops and supports automatic failover to prevent network downtime in case of a failure. Additionally, the switch provides network redundancy through its support for redundant power supplies and stacking.
The J8775B HP E4208-96 Vl Managed 96 X 10 100 Rack-Mountable Switch provides businesses with a flexible and cost-effective network solution that can adapt to changing network requirements, while ensuring reliable and secure network operations.
Switch Configuration and Setup
The HP E4208-96 Vl Managed Switch (J8775B) is a rack-mountable switch with 96 10/100 Ethernet ports. The switch provides advanced features for small-to-medium sized businesses and enterprise environments. The switch can be configured and set up through its web-based interface or through the command-line interface (CLI).
To access the web-based interface, connect your computer to the switch and open a web browser. Enter the IP address of the switch in the address bar and press enter. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. Log in to the switch using the default username and password, which are both “admin”.
Once logged in, you can configure the switch using the web-based interface. Here are some of the basic configurations you can make:
- VLAN Configuration: Create virtual LANs to isolate different groups of devices and improve network security.
- Port Configuration: Configure the switch ports as access or trunk ports. Access ports allow devices to connect to the switch, while trunk ports are used to connect switches to each other.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configuration: Prevent loops in the network by configuring the switch to use STP.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Configuration: Group multiple ports together to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration: Prioritize traffic to ensure critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth.
Once you have made the necessary configurations, you can save the changes and restart the switch.
To access the CLI, you can connect to the switch using a serial cable and a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal. You can use the CLI to configure the switch using commands. The CLI provides more advanced configurations and is preferred by experienced network administrators.
In conclusion, the HP E4208-96 Vl Managed Switch can be easily configured and set up using the web-based interface or the CLI. With its advanced features, the switch is suitable for small-to-medium sized businesses and enterprise environments.
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Network monitoring is the process of tracking and managing the performance, utilization, and security of a network. It is important for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of a network. The J8775B HP E4208-96 VL Managed 96 X 10 100 Rack-Mountable Switch is a device that can be used for network monitoring.
To monitor the switch, administrators can use the web interface, command line interface (CLI), or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to view statistics on the switch’s ports, VLANs, and network traffic. The web interface provides a graphical representation of the network, allowing administrators to quickly identify any issues. The CLI allows administrators to run commands to view detailed information about the switch, including the status of each port and the VLANs. The SNMP protocol allows administrators to monitor the switch from a central management console, providing a comprehensive view of the network.
Troubleshooting of the J8775B HP E4208-96 VL Managed 96 X 10 100 Rack-Mountable Switch involves identifying and fixing problems with the switch or the network. Some common issues include high network traffic, network connectivity problems, and issues with the switch’s ports. To troubleshoot these issues, administrators can use the web interface, CLI, or SNMP to view network statistics, run diagnostics, and reset the switch.
In conclusion, network monitoring and troubleshooting are important for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of a network. The J8775B HP E4208-96 VL Managed 96 X 10 100 Rack-Mountable Switch provides administrators with various tools to monitor and troubleshoot the network, including the web interface, CLI, and SNMP.
Main Specification about the HP J8775B
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU # J8775B
- Device Type: Managed Switch
Processor
- Processor : 1 X Motorola Mpc8245 : 330 Mhz
Memory
- Ram : 64 Mb Sdram
- Flash Memory : 24 Mb Flash
Networking
- Ports Qty : 96 X Ethernet 10base-T, Ethernet 100base-Tx
- Data Transfer Rate : 100 MBPS
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Routing Protocol : Igmpv2, Igmp, Igmpv3
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Rmon 1, Rmon 2, Rmon 3, Rmon 9, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Communication Mode : Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex
- Switching Protocol : Ethernet
Power
- Power Device : Power Supply – Redundant
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational : 630 Watt
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 8 ( 4 ) X Expansion Slot
- Interfaces : 1 X Management – Rs-232c – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9) 96 X Network –
- Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx – Rj-45
