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QuickSpecs
Overview
Display and fundamental Comware CLI commands
are embedded in the switch CLI as native commands; display output is formatted as on Comware-based switches, and
fundamental commands provide a Comware-familiar initial switch setup
Configuration Comware CLI commands
when Comware commands are entered, CLI help is elicited to formulate the correct ProVision software CLI command
Connectivity
Auto-MDIX
automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
Jumbo frames
on Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, jumbo frames allow high-performance remote backup and disaster-recovery
services
IPv6:
IPv6 host: enables switches to be managed in an IPv6 network
Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6): transitions from IPv4 to IPv6, supporting connectivity for both protocols
MLD snooping: forwards IPv6 multicast traffic to the appropriate interface
IPv6 ACL/QoS: supports ACL and QoS for IPv6 network traffic
IPv6 routing: supports static and OSPFv3 routing protocols
6in4 tunneling: supports encapsulation of IPv6 traffic in IPv4 packets
Performance
High-speed, high-capacity architecture
based on the purpose-built ProVision ASICs to provide superior system performance and scalability
Selectable queue configurations
allows for increased performance by selecting the number of queues and associated memory buffering that best meet the
requirements of the network applications
Resiliency and high availability
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and HP port trunking
support up to 60 trunks, each with up to eight links (ports) per trunk
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree
provides high link availability in multiple VLAN environments by allowing multiple spanning trees; provides legacy support for
IEEE 802.1d and IEEE 802.1w
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (requires Premium License)
allows groups of two routers to dynamically back each other up to create highly available routed environments
Spares simplicity
is made possible through the use of common power supplies, fan trays, and transceivers
Distributed trunking
enables loop-free and redundant network topology without using Spanning Tree Protocol; allows a server or switch to connect
to two switches using one logical trunk for redundancy and load sharing
Uplink Failure Detection
provides active-standby network path redundancy for servers that are configured for active-standby NIC teaming
Layer 2 switching
HP switch meshing
dynamically load balances across multiple active redundant links to increase available aggregate bandwidth
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol
DA - 13267 Worldwide — Version 19 — November 22, 2013
HP 6600 Switch Series
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