Introducing The Switch 408 - HP ProCurve 408 Installation Manual

Introducing the Switch 408

The ProCurve Switch 408 is a multiport switch that can be used to
build high-performance switched workgroup networks. This switch
is a store-and-forward device that offers low latency for high-speed
networking.
ProCurve Switch 408 (J4097C)
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Throughout this manual, the name of this switch will be abbreviated
as the Switch 408.
The Switch 408 has eight auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports.
With this switch you can build a switched network infrastructure by
connecting it to hubs, other switches, or routers; or you can connect
directly to computers, printers, and servers to provide dedicated
bandwidth to those devices.
This chapter describes your Switch 408 including:
Front and back of the switch
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Features
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Switch operation overview
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