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QuickSpecs
Overview
Network Time Protocol (NTP): synchronizes timekeeping among distributed time servers and clients; keeps timekeeping
consistent among all clock-dependent devices within the network so that the devices can provide diverse applications based on
the consistent time
Network Quality Analyzer (NQA): analyzes network performance and service quality by sending test packets, and provides
network performance and service quality parameters such as jitter, TCP, or FTP connection delays and file transfer rates; allows
a network manager to determine overall network performance and to diagnose and locate network congestion points or failures
IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP): advertises and receives management information from adjacent devices
on a network, facilitating easy mapping by network management applications
Dual flash images: provide independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading
Multiple configuration files: can be stored to the flash image
Connectivity
High-density port connectivity: up to 10 interface module slots; up to 40 40-GbE ports, 84 10GbE ports, 480 Fiber Gigabit
ports, or 480 PoE-enabled ports per HP 7500 series system
Jumbo frames: up to 9216 bytes allow high-performance backups and disaster-recovery systems
Loopback: supports internal loopback testing for maintenance purposes and an increase in availability; loopback detection
protects against incorrect cabling or network configurations and can be enabled on a per-port or per-VLAN basis for added
flexibility
Ethernet operations, administration and maintenance (OAM): detects data link layer problems that occurred in the "last mile"
using the IEEE 802.3ah OAM standard; monitors the status of the link between two devices
Flexible port selection: includes 100/1000BASE-X auto speed selection, 10/100/1000BASE-T auto speed detection, plus auto
duplex and MDI/MDI-X
Monitor link: collects statistics on performance and errors on physical links, increasing system availability
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): provides up to 15.4 W per port to IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE-powered devices such
as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras
Dual-personality functionality: includes four 10/100/1000 ports or SFP slots for optional fiber connectivity such as Gigabit-SX,
-LX, and -LH, or 100-FX
Packet storm protection: protects against unknown broadcast, unknown multicast, or unicast storms with user-defined
thresholds
Flow control: provides back pressure using standard IEEE 802.3x, reducing congestion in heavy traffic situations
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support: provides up to 30 watts of power at the power sourcing equipment (PSE)
Performance
High-speed fully distributed architecture:
2.4 Tbps backplane supports maximum 1152 Gbps switching capacity, providing enhanced performance and future
expansion capability; with dual fabrics, the switch delivers up to 714 Mpps throughput
All switching and routing is performed in the I/O modules
Meets current and future demand of an enterprise's bandwidth-intensive applications
Scalable system design: backplane is designed for bandwidth increases; provides investment protection to support future
technologies and higher-speed connectivity
Flexible chassis selection: enables customers to tailor their product selection to their budgets, with a choice of six chassis,
ranging from a 10-slot to a 2-slot chassis
Resiliency and high availability
Redundant/Load-sharing fabrics, management, fan assemblies, and power supplies: increase total performance and power
available while providing hitless, stateful failover
All modules are hot-swappable: allows replacement of modules without any impact on other modules
DA - 13805 North America — Version 29 — December 9, 2013
HP 7500 Switch Series
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