Description
High Availability and Redundancy
The J9095A 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 J9095A 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.
Key
Features and Benefits
The J9095A HPE Procurve Switch 8200zl System Support Module is a key component of the Procurve 8200zl switch series, providing essential system functions and management features to the overall switch platform. Here are some of the key features and benefits of the J9095A:
- Advanced System Management: The System Support Module provides advanced system management features such as chassis management, system-level monitoring, and fault detection. This allows for greater visibility and control over the switch system, which in turn helps improve overall network uptime and reliability.
- High Availability: The System Support Module provides high availability features such as redundancy, failover, and hot-swappable components. This helps ensure that the switch system remains operational even in the event of a hardware failure or other unexpected event.
- Scalability: The System Support Module supports multiple chassis configurations, which allows for easy scaling and expansion of the switch system as network requirements grow and change over time.
- Security: The System Support Module provides advanced security features such as RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, SSHv2, and SNMPv3. These features help ensure that the switch system is secure and protected against unauthorized access and other security threats.
- Simplified Management: The System Support Module provides a unified management interface for the entire switch system, which simplifies overall management and reduces complexity. This allows for more efficient management of the switch system, which in turn helps reduce overall operational costs.
- Investment Protection: The System Support Module is designed to work seamlessly with other Procurve 8200zl switch modules, which helps protect investment in the overall switch system. This ensures that the switch system can be easily upgraded and expanded as network requirements change over time.
Main Specification about the HPE J9095A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU # J9095A
- 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
