Description
Scalable Performance
Scalable performance refers to the ability of a network switch to increase its capacity and performance as the demand for data transmission grows.
A switch with scalable performance should have several key features, including
- High Port Density: The ability to support a large number of ports in a compact form factor, allowing for increased connectivity and the ability to scale the network as needed.
- High Bandwidth: The ability to support high-speed data transmission, such as 25, 40, or 100 Gigabit Ethernet, providing the bandwidth necessary to support data-intensive applications and increasing network performance.
- Modular Design: The ability to add additional modules or components to the switch, allowing for incremental upgrades to the network as needed, without having to replace the entire switch.
- Virtualization Support: The ability to support virtualization technologies, such as virtual switches, virtual NICs (network interface cards), and virtual storage, can help to increase network efficiency and scalability, while reducing the cost and complexity of the network.
- Non-Blocking Architecture: The ability to support a non-blocking architecture, where all ports can operate at full bandwidth, providing increased performance and allowing the switch to scale as needed.
By having a switch with scalable performance, organizations can ensure that their network is able to meet their growing data transmission needs, while providing the performance and reliability required to support mission-critical applications.
Flexible Deployment and Scalability
Flexible deployment and scalability refer to the ability of a network switch to be deployed in a variety of environments, and to scale as needed to meet changing network requirements.
A switch with flexible deployment and scalability should have several key features, including:
- Easy Installation: The ability to be easily installed and configured, reducing the time and cost associated with deploying the switch.
- Flexible Form Factors: The ability to be deployed in a variety of form factors, such as rack-mount, standalone, or blade, providing the flexibility to deploy the switch in the environment that best meets the organization’s needs.
- Virtualization Support: The ability to support virtualization technologies, such as virtual switches, virtual NICs (network interface cards), and virtual storage, can help to increase network efficiency and scalability, while reducing the cost and complexity of the network.
- Modular Design: The ability to add additional modules or components to the switch, allowing for incremental upgrades to the network as needed, without having to replace the entire switch.
- Cloud Integration: The ability to integrate with cloud-based solutions, such as software-defined networks (SDN), providing the flexibility to deploy the switch in a variety of environments, including on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments.
By having a switch with flexible deployment and scalability, organizations can ensure that their network can be deployed in the environment that best meets their needs, and can be scaled as needed to meet changing network requirements. This can help to increase the agility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the network.
Robust Monitoring
Robust monitoring refers to the ability of a network switch to provide detailed information and insight into the performance, utilization, and health of the network.
A switch with robust monitoring should have several key features, including
- Real-time Monitoring: The ability to monitor the network in real-time, providing instant feedback on network performance, utilization, and health, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues.
- Detailed Reporting: The ability to provide detailed reports, such as bandwidth utilization, error rates, and latency, providing a comprehensive view of the network, and helping to identify potential performance bottlenecks or issues.
- Alerting and Notification: The ability to send alerts and notifications, such as email, SMS, or SNMP traps, when predetermined thresholds are exceeded or when a network issue is detected, allowing for quick resolution of problems.
- Historical Data Retention: The ability to store historical data, such as performance metrics, configuration changes, and system logs, providing a long-term view of the network, and helping to identify trends and patterns over time.
- Graphical User Interface: The ability to provide a graphical user interface, such as a web-based interface or a network management console, allowing for easy access and interpretation of network performance data.
By having a switch with robust monitoring, organizations can ensure that they have the information and insight necessary to manage and optimize their network, helping to increase network performance, reliability, and security.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# QK711B
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Switch Others
- Device Type : Switch – Managed
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable 9u
- Sub Type : Fibre Channel
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Http, Https, Smi-S, Ssh, Ssh-2, Cli
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl, 256-Bit Aes
- Authentication Method : Radius, Secure Shell V.2 (Ssh2), Ldap, Dh-Chap
- Features : Isl Support, Syslog Support, Ipv6 Support, Ip Address Filtering, Quality Of Service (Qos)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : Management ¦ 1 X Console – Rj-45 ¦ 2 X Usb – Type A
- Expansion Slots : 4 (Total) / 4 (Free) X Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max) : 0 (Installed) / 4 (Max)
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply – Hot-Plug
- Installed Qty : 2 (Installed) / 2 (Max)
- Power Redundancy : Yes
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)