Description
Installation Requirements and Procedure
The J9008-61101 HPE ProCurve 10GBE SFP+ 2 x XFP Switch Expansion Module is designed to be installed in a compatible HPE ProCurve switch. Before installing the module, ensure that your switch meets the following requirements:
- The switch is compatible with the J9008-61101 module. Refer to the HPE ProCurve website or documentation for compatibility information.
- The switch has available slots for the module. The J9008-61101 module requires one expansion slot in the switch.
- The switch has the necessary power and cooling to support the module. The module requires additional power and may generate additional heat compared to the switch without the module.
Once you have confirmed that your switch meets these requirements, follow these steps to install the J9008-61101 module:
- Power off the switch and disconnect all cables.
- Remove the switch cover or panel to access the expansion slot where you want to install the module.
- Align the module with the expansion slot and gently insert the module into the slot. The module should slide in smoothly and securely.
- Secure the module in place using the screws or clips provided with the module or switch.
- Reattach the switch cover or panel and reconnect all cables.
- Power on the switch and allow it to boot up. The switch should detect the new module and automatically configure it.
- Verify that the module is functioning properly by checking the switch management interface or running diagnostic tests.
Configuration of the Expansion Module
The J9008-61101 HPE ProCurve 10GBE SFP+ 2 x XFP Switch Expansion Module can be configured using the Command Line Interface (CLI) or the web-based graphical user interface (GUI) of the parent switch.
Once the expansion module is installed, it is recognized by the parent switch as an additional module, and the switch automatically assigns it an IP address. The switch administrator can then use this IP address to access the expansion module and configure it.
The following are some of the configuration options available for the J9008-61101 expansion module:
- Interface Configuration: The expansion module provides two 10Gbps ports that can be configured for specific purposes, such as link aggregation or VLAN membership.
- VLAN Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support Virtual LANs (VLANs), which can be used to segregate network traffic and improve network security.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support QoS, which can be used to prioritize network traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth.
- Multicast Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support multicast traffic, which can be used for applications such as streaming video or audio.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support STP, which can be used to prevent network loops and improve network stability.
- Port Mirroring Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support port mirroring, which can be used to monitor network traffic for troubleshooting or security purposes.
- Redundancy and High Availability Configuration: The administrator can configure the expansion module to support redundant links and failover capabilities, which can be used to improve network reliability and minimize downtime.
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support
The J9008-61101 HPE ProCurve 10GBE SFP+ 2 x XFP Switch Expansion Module supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which is a protocol used to prevent network loops and ensure network redundancy. STP works by allowing switches to communicate with each other to determine the best path for traffic to take through the network.
The J9008-61101 module supports both the standard STP and the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), which provides faster convergence times when network topology changes occur. RSTP achieves this by immediately transitioning ports to their forwarding state when they are activated, instead of going through the blocking state that is used in standard STP.
In addition to supporting STP and RSTP, the J9008-61101 module also supports Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), which allows for multiple instances of STP to be running on a single switch. This can be useful in large networks with multiple VLANs, as it allows for more granular control over network topology.
The J9008-61101 module also supports STP features such as BPDU Guard, which helps prevent unauthorized switches from being connected to the network, and Root Guard, which prevents a switch from becoming the root bridge of the network.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# J9008-61101
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 2 Ports
- Product Type : Expansion Module
- Form Factor : Plug-In Module
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GB Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 2 ( 2 ) X SFP+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Expansion Slot
Expansions And Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) : 2 ( 2 ) X Sfp+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Expansion Slot
Compatibility Information
- HPE E2910-24G Al Switch, E2910-24G-POE+ Al Switch, E2910-48G Al Switch, E2910-48G-POE+ Al Switch, Switch 2910AL-24G-PWR, Switch 2910AL-48G-PWR
