Description
Performance Testing and Benchmarking
The J9095-69001 HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl System Support Module is designed to provide advanced system management capabilities and high-availability features for the HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl series. Performance testing and benchmarking are typically performed on the module to ensure that it can meet the performance requirements of large enterprise networks. Here are some aspects that may be tested during performance testing and benchmarking of the J9095-69001:
- Redundancy: The system support module is designed to provide redundancy and failover capabilities for the switch, so testing is typically performed to ensure that it can successfully detect and recover from network failures.
- Performance Monitoring: The system support module provides advanced performance monitoring and reporting capabilities, so testing is typically performed to ensure that it can accurately collect and report on network performance metrics such as bandwidth utilization and packet loss.
- System Management: The system support module provides advanced system management features, such as automated software updates and configuration management, so testing is typically performed to ensure that these features are working as intended.
- Network Security: The system support module provides advanced network security features such as access control lists and port security, so testing is typically performed to ensure that these features are effective and do not negatively impact network performance.
- Network Visibility: The system support module provides advanced network visibility features such as traffic mirroring and port mirroring, so testing is typically performed to ensure that these features are working as intended and can provide valuable insights into network performance.
- Scalability: The system support module is designed to scale to support larger network environments, so testing is typically performed to ensure that it can handle larger network configurations without negatively impacting performance.
- Conformance: The system support module must conform to industry standards and protocols, so testing is typically performed to ensure that it complies with standards such as IEEE 802.1Q and IEEE 802.3ad.
High Availability and Redundancy
The J9095-69001 HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl System Support Module is an important component of the HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl system. It is responsible for providing high-availability and redundancy features that ensure that the network remains operational even in the event of a hardware failure. Here are some ways in which the system support module provides high availability and redundancy:
- Redundant Power Supplies: The system support module can support up to two redundant power supplies, providing backup power in the event of a power supply failure.
- Redundant Management Modules: The HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl system can support up to two redundant management modules. If one management module fails, the other can take over its functions, ensuring that the network remains operational.
- Redundant Fans: The system support module can support up to three redundant fans. If one fan fails, the others can increase their speed to compensate, ensuring that the system remains cool and operational.
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): The system support module supports VRRP, which allows for the creation of a virtual router that can provide redundancy and failover in the event of a router failure.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): The system support module supports LACP, which allows for the creation of link aggregation groups that provide redundancy and load balancing across multiple links.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): The system support module supports STP, which prevents network loops and provides redundancy by blocking redundant paths.
Management and Administration
The J9095-69001 HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl System Support Module is a management module designed to provide central management and administration capabilities for the Procurve Switch 8200zl series. Here are some aspects related to the management and administration of the system support module:
- Configuration: The system support module can be configured through the command line interface (CLI) or the graphical user interface (GUI). The configuration includes settings such as IP addressing, SNMP configuration, and user access control.
- Monitoring: The system support module provides real-time monitoring of the network and system status. This includes monitoring of network traffic, port status, and system health.
- Firmware Upgrade: The system support module firmware can be upgraded through the CLI or the GUI. The firmware upgrade process typically involves downloading the new firmware from the HPE website, transferring it to the switch, and then upgrading the firmware.
- Backup and Restore: The system support module configuration can be backed up and restored through the CLI or the GUI. This ensures that the configuration can be easily restored in case of a configuration loss or corruption.
- User Access Control: The system support module provides user access control through the use of user accounts and passwords. This allows administrators to control who has access to the switch and what level of access they have.
- SNMP Management: The system support module provides SNMP management capabilities, which allow the switch to be monitored and managed remotely by network management systems such as HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC).
- VLAN Configuration: The system support module allows for the configuration of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) which enables network segmentation and improved security.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration: The system support module allows for the configuration of QoS to prioritize traffic and ensure the efficient use of network resources.
- Link Aggregation: The system support module allows for the configuration of link aggregation, which allows multiple physical links to be combined to form a single logical link, increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy.
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): The system support module supports VRRP, which provides network redundancy by allowing multiple routers to share a virtual IP address.
Main Specification about the HPE J9095-69001
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU # J9095-69001
- Device Type: Switch Module
Technical Information
- Application/Usage: Data Networking
Physical Characteristics
- Height: 1.4inch
- Width: 8.1inch
- Depth: 10.1inch
- Weight (Approximate): 1 lb