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unmanaged stackables
hp procurve switch 2724
• 10/100/1000
• 24 ports
hp procurve switch 2708
• 10/100/1000
• 8 ports
hp procurve switch 2324
• 10/100
• 24 ports
• 2 open 100/1000 transceiver slots
hp procurve switch 2312
• 10/100
• 12 ports
• 2 open 100/1000 transceiver slots
hp procurve switch 2124
• 10/100
• 24 ports
hp procurve switch 408
• 10/100
• 8 ports
1.4 HP Switch Positioning
A widely used method for segmenting the areas in which switches are installed calls for three different
classifications: access, distribution and core. Access switches provide aggregation of end nodes for
connection to a distribution or core switch and are usually found in wiring closets. Distribution
switches aggregate the links from access switches and possibly server farms. Distribution switches
anchor the network in a building, or for small networks, across a campus. Core switches provide the
focal point of the local network, aggregating the distribution switches, providing connectivity for
central site data centers, and providing connectivity in many cases to the external network.
Access switch requirements vary depending on the use model of the customer. Some customers just
want basic aggregation with high speed uplinks. Other customers require a more sophisticated
approach with security, QoS, Layer 3 routing services, VLAN services, flexible filtering, and some level
of fault tolerance. The HP ProCurve Switch 5300xl Series meets the needs of the sophisticated access
tier implementation.
Other switches in the HP ProCurve switch product line cover the needs of the lower end access tier, as
well as distribution and core areas of the network.
© Hewlett-Packard Co. 2002, 2003
HP ProCurve Switch 5300xl Series Reviewer's Guide
HP ProCurve product portfolio
layer 2
managed stackables and chassis
hp procurve switch 2524
• 10/100
new
• 24 ports
• 2 open 100/1000 transceiver slots
hp procurve switch 2512
• 10/100
new
• 12 ports
• 2 open 100/1000 transceiver slots
hp procurve switch 4000m
• 10/100/1000
• 40 ports
• 5 open module slots
hp procurve switch 8000m
• same chassis as 4000m
• 10 open module slots
Rev 1.1 – 2/11/2003
http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
layer 2, 3, and 4
layer 2 and 3*
managed chassis
managed chassis
hp procurve switch 5372xl
and managed stackables
• 10/100/1000
• 72 ports
• 5 open module slots
hp procurve switch 4108gl bundle
• 10/100/1000
• 72 ports
• 3 open transceiver slots
• 4 open module slots
hp procurve switch 5308xl
• same chassis as 5372xl
• 8 open module slots
hp procurve switch 4108gl
hp procurve switch 5348xl
• same chassis as the 4108gl
• 10/100/1000
bundle
• 48 ports
• 8 open module slots
• 2 open module slots
hp procurve switch 4148gl
• 10/100/1000
• 48 ports
• 2 open module slots
hp procurve switch 5304xl
• same chassis as 5348xl
• 4 open module slots
hp procurve switch 4104gl
• same chassis as the 4148gl
• 4 open module slots
hp procurve switch 6108
new
• 10/100/1000
• 6 ports
• 2 dual personality ports
hp procurve switch 2650
new
• 10/100/1000
• 48 ports
• 2 dual personality ports
* IP static routing
features
layer 3 and 4+
managed chassis
hp procurve routing switch 9315m
• 10/100/1000/10 Gigabit
• 232 Gigabit or 672 10/100
ports
• 15 open module slots
new
modules
hp procurve routing switch 9308m
• 10/100/1000
• 120 Gigabit or 336 10/100
ports
• 8 open module slots
new
modules
hp procurve routing switch 9304m
• 10/100/1000
• 56 Gigabit or 144 10/100 ports
• 4 open module slots
new
modules
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