Description
High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity
The J8700A HPE ProCurve 5412zl-96G Layer 3 rack-mountable Ethernet switch is designed to provide high-speed connectivity for large networks. It has 96 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for a high number of devices to be connected to the switch. The switch is also Layer 3 capable, meaning it can perform routing functions, allowing for efficient communication between different subnets within the network.
One of the main features of this switch is its high-speed Ethernet connectivity. The switch supports 10/100/1000Mbps speeds on all of its ports, allowing for fast data transfer and minimal network latency. This makes it ideal for use in high-traffic environments, such as data centers, where fast and reliable connectivity is essential.
Additionally, the switch supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), VLANs, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). These features allow for better control and management of network traffic, ensuring that critical data is given priority and that network resources are used efficiently.
Redundancy and High Availability
Redundancy refers to the ability of a system to continue functioning even if one or more components fail. High availability refers to the ability of a system to remain operational and accessible to users with minimal interruption.
The J8700A HPE ProCurve 5412zl-96G Layer 3 Rack-Mountable 96 Ports Ethernet Switch has several features that provide redundancy and high availability. Some of these features include:
- Dual power supplies: The switch has two power supplies that can operate independently, ensuring that the switch continues to function even if one power supply fails.
- Redundant cooling: The switch has two fans that can operate independently, ensuring that the switch remains cool even if one fan fails.
- Hot-swappable components: The switch has several components, such as power supplies and fans, that can be replaced without shutting down the switch, ensuring that the switch remains operational during maintenance.
- Redundant management: The switch can be managed from multiple locations, ensuring that the switch can be configured and monitored even if the primary management location is unavailable.
- Link aggregation: The switch supports link aggregation, which allows multiple ports to be grouped together to form a single logical link, providing redundancy in case one of the physical links fails.
- Routing protocols: The switch supports routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, which allow multiple routers to share information and automatically reroute traffic in case of a failure.
Energy Efficiency and Power Savings
The J8700A HPE ProCurve 5412zl-96G Layer 3 Rack-Mountable 96 Ports Ethernet Switch is designed to be energy efficient and provide power savings for businesses.
First, the switch utilizes advanced power management features such as Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce power consumption when devices are not in use. PoE+ allows for devices to be powered through the Ethernet cable, reducing the need for additional power sources, while EEE automatically reduces power consumption when devices are not transmitting data.
Additionally, the switch also has a built-in power supply that is designed to be energy efficient and uses less power when not in use. This allows businesses to reduce their energy costs and have a smaller environmental impact.
The switch also has a feature called “Green Mode” which allows for the switch to automatically adjust its power consumption based on the number of devices connected to it. This ensures that the switch is only using the amount of power necessary, further reducing energy costs.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# J8700A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch 96 Ports
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 7u
- Installed Modules Qty (Max) : 4 (Installed) / 12 (Max)
Networking
- Ports Qty : 96 X Ethernet 10base-T, Ethernet 100base-Tx, Ethernet 1000base-T
- Data Transfer Rate : 1 GBPS
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Routing Protocol : Rip-2, Igmpv2, Igmp, Ospfv2, Igmpv3
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Rmon 1, Rmon 2, Rmon 3, Rmon 9, Telnet, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c, Http
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Features : Flow Control, Routing, Bootp Support, Vlan Support, Manageable
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 12 ( 8 ) X Expansion Slot
- Interfaces :
- 1 X Management – Rs-232c – 9 Pin D-Sub (Db-9)
- 96 X Network / Power – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx/1000base-T – Rj-45
