Description
Security and data protection
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module includes various security features to help protect against unauthorized access and ensure that sensitive data is protected.
One key feature is Access Control Lists (ACLs), which allows the administrator to define access policies, controlling who can access the switch and what they can do. This is particularly useful in environments where different users or departments need to be isolated from one another, such as in a corporate network.
The module also supports IEEE 802.1x port-based network access control, which allows the switch to authenticate users before granting them access to the network. This helps to prevent unauthorized access to the network and ensures that only authorized users can access the network.
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module also supports IP-based security features such as DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), which helps to prevent malicious attacks on the network.
The module also supports SSH and SSL for remote management, which helps to protect against eavesdropping and tampering of data, ensuring that sensitive information is protected while it is being transmitted.
The switch also includes a feature called Secure Boot which ensures that only authorized firmware can be loaded on the switch. This helps to prevent malware or malicious firmware from being loaded on the switch and compromising its security.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module does not include support for Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a technology that allows power to be delivered to devices over the same Ethernet cable that is used for data communication. This allows devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras to be powered through the network cable, eliminating the need for separate power cables and outlets.
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module is a SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module, which doesn’t have the capability to provide PoE power to the connected devices, it is designed to expand the number of ports on an existing switch, and it does not have the power supply to support PoE.
If you need PoE functionality, you should consider purchasing a separate PoE switch or an HPE ProCurve Switch that supports PoE. These switches can provide power to PoE-enabled devices over the network cable and can be integrated with the J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module to increase the number of available ports on your network.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, which allows users to segment their network and route traffic between different VLANs.
Layer 2 switching is a technology that allows devices to communicate with one another on the same network segment, or LAN (Local Area Network). Layer 2 switches use MAC addresses to forward data between devices. This is useful for creating smaller network segments and isolating traffic between different departments or groups.
Layer 3 switching, also known as routing, is the process of forwarding data between different network segments or VLANs. Layer 3 switches use IP addresses to forward data between devices. This is useful for creating larger network segments and routing traffic between different VLANs.
The J9308A HPE ProCurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Mini SFP Expansion Module supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, which allows users to segment their network and route traffic between different VLANs. This is particularly useful in environments where multiple departments or groups need to be isolated from one another, such as in a corporate network.
General Information about the HP J9308A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# J9308A
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Expantion Module 20 Ports
- Product Line: Procurve
- Product Name: Procurve 20-Ports Gigabit Switching Module
- Product Type Switching Module
- Technical Information
- Application/Usage Switching Network
Interfaces / Ports
- Interfaces/Ports 20 X 10/100/1000Base-T LAN
- Interfaces/Ports Details 20 X RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T POE LAN
Media & Performance
- Connectivity Media Twisted Pair 10/100/1000Base-T
- Data Transfer Rate 10 MBPS Ethernet, 100 MBPS Fast Ethernet
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slots 4 X SFP (Mini-Gbic)
Miscellaneous J9308A
- Compatibility Procurve 5406ZL-48G POE+ Switch, Procurve 5412ZL-96G POE+ Switch
