Description
Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Port Security
Access Control Lists (ACLs) and port security are important security features of the R8N85A HPE Switch that allow you to control and restrict access to the network.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch supports the use of ACLs to restrict access to the network based on IP address, protocol, and port number.
- Port-Based ACLs: The switch supports the use of port-based ACLs, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the physical port to which a device is connected.
- VLAN-Based ACLs: The switch supports the use of VLAN-based ACLs, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the VLAN to which a device is connected.
- Protocol-Based ACLs: The switch supports the use of protocol-based ACLs, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the protocol being used, such as TCP or UDP.
- Time-Based ACLs: The switch supports the use of time-based ACLs, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the time of day or day of the week.
- Port Security: The switch supports port security, which allows you to control which devices can connect to the network by limiting the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on a port.
- MAC Address Filtering: The switch supports MAC address filtering, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the MAC address of a device.
- DHCP Snooping: The switch supports DHCP snooping, which allows you to prevent malicious devices from impersonating a DHCP server and providing false IP addresses to other devices on the network.
- IP Source Guard: The switch supports IP source guard, which allows you to restrict access to the network based on the IP address of a device.
- ARP Inspection: The switch supports ARP inspection, which allows you to prevent malicious devices from impersonating other devices on the network by sending fake ARP messages.
- Storm Control: The switch supports storm control, which allows you to prevent a device from sending too many broadcast, multicast, or unicast packets, which can cause network congestion.
- STP and RSTP: The switch supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to prevent loops in the network and ensure that only one active path exists between two devices.
- BPDU Guard: The switch supports BPDU guard, which allows you to prevent malicious devices from sending BPDUs and disrupting the normal operation of STP.
- Loop Guard: The switch supports loop guard, which allows you to prevent loops in the network by monitoring BPDUs.
- Port Mirroring: The switch supports port mirroring, which allows you to monitor network traffic by copying packets from one port to another for analysis.
Web-Based Management and Graphical User Interface
Web-based management and graphical user interface (GUI) are important features of the R8N85A HPE switch that allow for easy configuration and monitoring of the switch through a web browser.
- Web-Based Management Interface: The switch supports a web-based management interface that allows you to access the switch’s configuration and monitoring features through a web browser.
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): The switch’s management interface is presented in a graphical user interface, which makes it easy to navigate and understand the different features and settings of the switch.
- Configuration Templates: The switch supports the use of configuration templates, which allows you to quickly configure multiple switch settings with a single click.
- Firmware Upgrades: The switch’s web-based management interface allows you to easily upgrade the switch’s firmware through a web browser.
- Event Logging: The switch supports event logging, which allows you to view a log of switch events such as configuration changes, system errors, and security breaches.
- SNMP Support: The switch supports SNMP, which allows you to monitor and manage the switch using SNMP management software.
- Remote Management: The switch supports remote management, which allows you to access the switch’s management interface from anywhere on the network.
- Role-Based Access Control: The switch supports role-based access control, which allows you to restrict access to the switch’s management interface based on user roles.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell (SSH) Support: The switch supports SSL and SSH, which allow for secure communication with the switch over the network.
- Backup and Restore: The switch supports backup and restore, which allows you to save and restore the switch’s configuration settings.
- Monitoring and Statistics: The switch provides monitoring and statistics on switch usage, such as port statistics and error counts.
- Performance Monitoring: The switch provides performance monitoring, such as packet rate and bandwidth usage.
- Traffic Shaping: The switch supports traffic shaping, which allows you to control and prioritize network traffic.
- Alerts and Notifications: The switch supports alerts and notifications, which allows you to receive notifications of important events and issues.
- Virtual Stacking: The switch supports virtual stacking, which allows you to manage multiple switches as if they were one.
SNMP, Telnet, and SSH Support for Remote Management
SNMP, Telnet, and SSH are all protocols that can be used for remote management of the R8N85A HPE switch.
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): SNMP is a widely used protocol for managing and monitoring network devices, including switches. The R8N85A HPE switch supports SNMP, which allows you to monitor and manage the switch using SNMP management software. This includes getting information about the switch’s status, configuration, and performance, as well as the ability to change the switch’s configuration.
- Telnet: Telnet is a protocol that allows you to remotely access and control a device over a network. The R8N85A HPE switch supports Telnet, which allows you to access the switch’s command-line interface (CLI) remotely and make changes to the switch’s configuration. Telnet is considered less secure than SSH, because it sends data in plaintext.
- SSH (Secure Shell): SSH is a protocol that allows you to remotely access and control a device over a network in a secure manner. The R8N85A HPE switch supports SSH, which allows you to access the switch’s command-line interface (CLI) remotely and make changes to the switch’s configuration. SSH encrypts the data that is sent over the network, making it more secure than Telnet.
All three protocols allow for remote management of the switch, but SSH is considered the most secure option for remote management because it encrypts the data that is sent over the network. SNMP is good for monitoring purpose, Telnet is good for making quick configuration but not recommended for security purpose.
IPv4 and IPv6 Support
IPv4 and IPv6 are two different versions of the Internet Protocol (IP), which is the primary protocol used for routing data on the internet and other networks.
- IPv4: IPv4 is the most widely used version of IP. It uses 32-bit addresses and can support up to 4.3 billion devices on the internet. The R8N85A HPE switch supports IPv4, which means it can route data using IPv4 addresses and communicate with other devices using IPv4.
- IPv6: IPv6 is the next-generation version of IP. It uses 128-bit addresses and can support a virtually unlimited number of devices on the internet. The R8N85A HPE switch also supports IPv6, which means it can route data using IPv6 addresses and communicate with other devices using IPv6.
Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 is important because it allows the R8N85A HPE switch to communicate with a wide range of devices and networks, including those that use IPv4 addresses and those that use IPv6 addresses. This ensures that the switch is able to interoperate with a wide range of devices and networks, and it also provides a pathway for future growth as IPv4 addresses are becoming scarce and IPv6 is the future.
General Information about the HPE R8N85A
- Manufacture: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# R8N85A
- Product Type: Stackable Switch
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type: Side To Side Airflow Rack-mountable 1u
- Subtype: Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports: 48 X 10/100/1000 (poe+) + 4 X Gigabit Sfp
- Power Over Ethernet (poe): Poe
- Poe Budget: 370 W
Performance
- Packet Buffer Size: 12.38 Mb Throughput: 77.3 Mpps , Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps , Latency (1 Gbps): 1.9 Us
- Capacity: Switched Virtual Interfaces (svis): 16 , Arp Entries: 1024 , Ipv4 Routes (unicast): 512 , Ipv6 Routes (unicast): 512 , Igmp Groups: 512 , Mld Groups: 512 , Ipv4 Acl Entries (ingress): 256 , Ipv6 Acl Entries (ingress): 128 , Mac Acl Entries (ingress): 256
- Mac Address Table Size: 8192 Entries
- Jumbo Frame Support: 9198 Bytes
- Routing Protocol: Igmpv2, Igmpv3
- Remote Management Protocol: Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c, Http, Https, Radius
Features
- Flow Control, Bootp Support, Arp Support, Vlan Support, Diffserv Support, Ipv6 Support, Sntp Support, Sflow, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (mstp) Support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (tftp) Support, Access Control List (acl) Support, Mld Snooping, Trusted Platform Module (tpm), Fanless, Lacp Support, Lldp Support, Dhcp Client, Management Information Base (mib), Neighbor Discovery Protocol (ndp), Snmp Support, Internet Control Message Protocol (icmp), Dns Client, Lldp-med, User Datagram Protocol (udp), Rapid Reconfiguration Of Spanning Tree (rstp), Ipv6 Addressing.
- Compliant Standards: Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.1d, Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.3ab, Ieee 802.1p, Ieee 802.3af, Ieee 802.3x, Ieee 802.3ad (lacp), Ieee 802.1w, Ieee 802.1s, Ieee 802.3at, Ieee 802.3az
Processor/Memory
- Flash Memory: 16 Gb
- Ram: 4 Gb Ddr3 Sdram
- Processor: 1 X Arm A9: 1.016 Ghz
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces:
- 48 X 10/100/1000 Base-t Rj-45 Poe Class 4 – 370 W
- 4 X Gigabit Lan Sfp
- 1 X Usb Type A
- 1 X Usb-c Console
Power
- Power: Ac 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Device: Internal Power Supply
- Voltage Required: Ac 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational: 45 Watt
