Additionally the switch has two combo dual personality ports that operate at 10/100/1000 or as Gigabit SFP ports. Uses an external power adapter. Ports (8) RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 PoE+ ports (2) dual-personality ports – each port can be used as either an RJ-45 10/100/1000 port (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-Tx. The 1700-24 also has 2 Dual Personality Ports (2 x Gb or SFPs). No CLI or SNMP management. IntelliJack - In-the-wall switch with four Gigabit ports facing outwards and one additional Gigabit port uplink. Also the units have two 'passthrough ports' that take an 'inside connection' and provides a port on the outside of the unit.

1. Shared Sfp Slots
2. Sfp Dual Mm
3. Sfp Slots On A Switch

Small form-factor pluggable, or SFP, devices are hot-swappable interfaces used primarily in network and storage switches. The SFP ports on a switch and SFP modules enable the switch to connect to fiber and Ethernet cables of different types and speeds.

The Small Form Factor Committee, a group consisting of major equipment vendors, created the SFP specification and first published it in 2001. SFP modules built to the initial specifications support data rates of up to 1 Gb. The specification has since been updated to support increased data rates.

Almost all enterprise-class switches include two or more SFP ports, enabling them to become part of a ring- or star-based network topology spread among different buildings, floors or areas, connected via fiber optic cabling.

SFP media support

SFP module types support both single and multimode fiber and Cat5, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 twisted pair copper. SFP modules designed for use with fiber support a variety of wavelengths and maximum distances up to 2 km with multimode and 40 km with single mode.

Connections using Cat6a are limited to approximately 100 m, but cross-talk between adjacent cables can limit actual maximum distance. Cat7 cables include additional shielding to reduce cross-talk, but they can be difficult to install due to increased cable thickness.

The enhanced SFP (SFP+) specification was released in 2006 with a further update in 2011. SFP+ modules support rates up to 16 Gbps. Like the earlier SFP model, they support both fiber and copper, but copper interconnects are limited to 10 m at 10 Gbps. The SFP+ specification supports single-mode fiber interconnects to 40 km, but some vendors support up to 80 km distances.

SFP+ modules are specified for Fibre Channel (FC) at up to 8 Gbps, but some vendors support up to 16 Gbps rates. SFP+ also supports WAN connections based on Optical Transport Network specification OTU2.

Some SFP modules, such as GLC-BX-D and GLC-BX-U, support digital optical monitoring, which lets end users monitor the performance of SFPs in real time, tracking metrics, such as temperature, optical output power, optical input power, transceiver supply voltage and laser bias current.

SFP ports vs. RJ45 ports

While SFP and SFP+ modules are relatively inexpensive, 1 Gb and 10 Gb connections are more expensive than RJ45 connections. RJ45 uses copper cables, which are generally less expensive than fiber. Also, RJ45 ports are typically built into switches so customers don't need to purchase additional parts.

The decision of where to use an RJ45 port or an SFP port on a switch depends on the distance between the connection endpoints. If the endpoints are close enough to use copper, then using RJ45 is less expensive. If the distance is great enough to require fiber, then teams should use SFP ports. Fiber is also a better choice where cables must run side by side for a distance that makes cross-talk between copper cables an issue.

Combo SFP ports on a switch offer support for both SFP and RJ45 ports using a single interface. Users can't use both ports simultaneously, however, as only one type will work at a time. These combo ports enable IT teams to choose a connection type that best matches application, network, cost or distance requirements.

SFP types and updates

Vendors have continued to update SFP specifications to support higher rates and additional interconnect types. SFP28 supports 25 Gbps over both multimode and single-mode fiber. BiDi SFPs support bidirectional communication over a single fiber. While other SFP types require two fibers -- one to send and one to receive -- BiDi SFPs use different wavelengths with one wavelength for sending data and the other for receiving.

Compact SFPs support two bidirectional links using the same interface module -- two fibers are used with each carrying bidirectional traffic. Quad SFP (QSFP) modules support four fibers carrying Ethernet, FC or InfiniBand. Most available QSFP modules can support up to 200 Gbps. Both octal SFP and QSPF double density have recently become available and extend data rates to 400 Gbps.

Currently, 400 Gbps is the highest rate available in commercially available products, although work is underway to develop standards and products that support 800 Gbps. SFP technology has demonstrated the ability to evolve as demands increase and will likely continue to evolve to support higher rates.

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HP ProCurve was the name of the networking division of Hewlett-Packard from 1998 to 2010 and associated with the products that it sold. The name of the division was changed to HP Networking in September 2010. Please use HP Networking Products for an actual list of products.

The HP ProCurve division sold network switches, wireless access points, WANrouters, and Access Control Servers/Software under the 'HP ProCurve' brand name.

• 1Switching
  • 1.5Managed edge switches
• 2Routing
• 3Mobility
• 4Management Software
• 5Security
• 6Accessories
• 7ProCurve ONE

Switching[edit]

Core Switches[edit]

• 8212zl Series - (Released September 2007) Core switch offering, 12-module slot chassis with dual fabric modules and options for dual management modules and system support modules for high availability (HA). IPV6-ready, 692 Gbit/s fabric. Up to 48 10GbE ports, 288 Gb ports, or 288 SFPs. Powered by a combination of either 875W or 1500W PSUs, to provide a maximum of 3600W (5400W using additional power supplies) of power for PoE.

Datacenter Switches[edit]

• 6600 Series - (Released February 2009) Datacenter switch offered in five versions. There are four switches with either 24 or 48 Gb ports, with two models featuring four 10GbESFP ports. There is also a 24 port 10GbE version. All of these feature front to back cooling and removable power supplies.^[1]

Interconnect Fabric[edit]

• 8100fl series - Chassis based, 8 or 16 slot bays. Supports up to 16 10GE ports / 160 Gigabit Ethernet Ports / 160 SFPs.

Distribution/Aggregator[edit]

• 6200yl - Stackable switch, Layer 3, with 24 SFP transceiver ports, and the capability of 10GE ports
• 6400cl series - Stackable switch, Layer 3, with either CX4 10GE ports or X2 10GE ports
• 6108 - Stackable switch, with 6 Gb ports, and a further 2 Dual Personality Gb ports (either Gb or SFPs)

Managed edge switches[edit]

Entry level[edit]

2530 and 2620 lines are Aruba/HPE branded and included for comparison purposes only

Mainstream[edit]

2920 line is Aruba/HPE branded and included for comparison purposes only

Chassis/Advanced[edit]

Web managed switches[edit]

• 1800 series - Stackable, Fanless 8 or 24 Gb ports. The 1800-24G also has 2 Dual Personality Ports (2 x Gb or SFP). No CLI or SNMP management.
• 1700 series - Stackable, Fanless 7 10/100 ports plus 1 Gb or 22 10/100 ports plus 2 Gb. The 1700-24 also has 2 Dual Personality Ports (2 x Gb or SFPs). No CLI or SNMP management.

Unmanaged Switches[edit]

• 2300 series
• 2124
• 1400 series
• 408

Routing[edit]

WAN Routers[edit]

• 7000dl - Stackable WAN Routers with modules for T1/E1, E1+G.703, ADSL2+, Serial, ISDN, and also IPsecVPN.

German company .vantronix marketed software products until 2009.^[6][7]

Mobility[edit]

Due to country laws, ProCurve released different versions of their wireless access points and MultiService Access points.

MultiService Mobility / Access Controllers[edit]

The MSM Access and Mobility Controllers support security, roaming and quality of service across MSM Access Points utilising 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless technology.^[8]

• MSM710 - Supports up to 10 x MSM Access points. Supports up to 100 Guest Users.
• MSM730 - Supports up to 40 x MSM Access points. Supports up to 500 Guest Users.
• MSM750 - Supports up to 200 x MSM Access points. Supports up to 2000 Guest Users.
• MSM760 - Supports 40 x MSM Access Points, plus license support up to 200
• MSM765 - Supports 40 x MSM Access Points, plus license support up to 200. This is a module form, and based on the ProCurve ONE.

MultiService Access Points[edit]

Most access points are designed to work in controlled mode: a controller manages and provides authentication services for them.

• MSM310 - Single 802.11a/b/g radio. Includes 2.4 GHz dipole antennas
• MSM310-R - External use. Single 802.11a/b/g radio. Includes 2.4 GHz dipole antennas
• MSM313 - Integrated MSM Controller + single radio Access Point
• MSM313-R - External Use. Integrated MSM Controller + single radio Access Point
• MSM317 - Single 802.11b/g radio, with integrated 4 port switch^[8][9]
• MSM320 - Dual radios (802.11a/b/g + 802.11a/b/g) for outdoor deployment options. Includes 2.4 GHz dipole antennas. Supports PoE.
• MSM320-R - External use. Dual radios (802.11a/b/g + 802.11a/b/g). Includes 2.4 GHz dipole antennas. Supports PoE.
• MSM323 - Integrated MSM Controller + dual radio Access point.
• MSM323-R - External Use. Integrated MSM Controller + dual radio Access point.
• MSM325 - Dual radios (802.11a/b/g + 802.11a/b/g) including RF security sensor. Requires PoE
• MSM335 - Triple radios (802.11a/b/g + 802.11a/b/g + 802.11a/b/g RF security sensor)
• MSM410 - Single 802.11 a/b/g/n radio. Requires PoE. Internal antenna only.
• MSM422 - Dual-radio 802.11n + 802.11a/b/g.
• MSM460 - Dual-Radio 802.11a/b/g/n. Only internal 3x3 MIMO Antenna. Requires PoE.
• MSM466 - Same as MSM460 but with external 3x3 MIMO antenna connectors, no internal antenna. Requires PoE.

Centralised wireless[edit]

• Wireless Edge Services Module - Controls Radio ports, and is an integrated module that fits into ProCurve Switches 5300xl / 5400zl / 8200zl only. Redundant Module available for failover. Supports the following Radio Ports:
• RP-210 - Single 802.11b/g radio and integrated antenna
• RP-220 - Dual-radio design (one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g); plenum rated; external antennas required
• RP-230 - Dual-radio design (one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g); features internal, integrated antennas

Wireless access points[edit]

• M110 - Single 802.11a/b/g radio
• M111 - Wireless Client Bridge including dual band antennas
• AP-530 - Wireless access point; Dual radios support simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g transmissions. The AP-530 has two integrated radios (one of which supports 802.11a/b/g; the other of which supports 802.11b/g). The AP supports the Wireless Distribution System.
• AP-420 - Wireless access point; Features a single, dual-diversity 802.11b/g radio.
• AP-10ag - Wireless access point; Dual radios support simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11b/g transmissions.

Management Software[edit]

ProCurve Manager' (PCM) is a network management suite for products by ProCurve.

ProCurve Manager[edit]

ProCurve Manager comes in two versions; a base version supplied both free of charge with all managed ProCurve Products and also for download, and a 'Plus' version that incorporates more advanced functionality and also enables plugin support. There is a 60-day trial version including all modules. Both derive from the trial version and need to be activated via Internet.

The Plus version can also be implemented in HP OpenViewNetwork Node Manager for Windows. The software ProCurve Manager is predominantly for ProCurve products.

Protocols[edit]

• PCM uses Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and FDP (Foundry) for detecting network devices
• For identification and deep inspection of network devices SNMP V2c or V3 is used.
• Network traffic is analysed using RMON and sFlow.

Plugins[edit]

• IDM (Identity Driven Manager) - Add-on Module for PCM+; contains Intranet Network Access Security using 802.1X; compatible with MicrosoftNetwork Access Protection (NAP) since Version IDM V2.3
• NIM (Network Immunity Manager) - Add-On Module for PCM+ v2.2 and above; contains Intranet Intrusion Detection and Network Behavior Anomaly Detection (NBAD) using sFlow
• PMM (ProCurve Mobility Manager) - Add-on Module for PCM+; contains Element Management for ProCurve Access Points (420/520/530) starting from Version PMM V1; WESM Modules and Radio Ports are supported since Version PMM V2. Since PMM v3, the MSM Access Points and Controllers are now supported^[10]

Security[edit]

Network Access Control with Endpoint testing[edit]

• ProCurve Network Access Controller 800 - Management and Security for Endpoints when they access the Network

Firewall[edit]

The Threat Management Services Module is based on the ProCurve ONE Module, and is primarily a firewall with additional Intrusion-prevention system and VPN capabilities^[11][12]

Accessories[edit]

External power supplies[edit]

• ProCurve 600 Redundant external power supply - supports one of six times Redundant Power for series 2600-PWR (not series 2600 w/o PWR), 2610, 2800, 3400cl, 6400cl and 7000dl as well as two times optional External PoE Power for series 2600-PWR, 2610-PWR or mandatory External PoE Power for series 5300 with xl 24-Port 10/100-TX PoE Module only
• ProCurve 610 External power supply - supports four times optional External PoE Power for series 2600-PWR, 2610-PWR, or mandatory External PoE Power for series 5300 with xl 24-Port 10/100-TX PoE Module only
• ProCurve 620 Redundant/External power supply - supports two times optional External PoE Power for series 3500yl and two times Redundant Power for series 2900, 3500yl and 6200yl
• ProCurve Switch zl power supply shelf - supports two times optional External PoE Power for series 5400zl and 8200zl; must be additionally equipped with max. two 875W or 1500W (typical) ProCurve Switch zl power supplies

GBICs and optics[edit]

ProCurve have a range of Transceivers, GBICs and 10GbE optics for use within ProCurve devices.

Shared Sfp Slots

Transceivers^[13] are used in the unmanaged 2100 & 2300 series, and the managed 2500 series of switches

GBICs^[14] are used for most switches for 100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s fiber connectivity. All fiber GBICs have an LC presentation.

ProCurve ONE[edit]

HP ProCurve ONE Services zl Module[edit]

Sfp Dual Mm

The HP ProCurve ONE Services zl Module is an x86-based server module that provides two 10-GbE network links into the switch backplane. Coupled with ProCurve-certified services and applications that can take advantage of the switch-targeted API for better performance, this module creates a virtual appliance within a switch slot to provide solutions for business needs, such as network security. The ProCurve ONE Services zl Module is supported in the following switches:

• HP ProCurve Switch 5406zl
• HP ProCurve Switch 5412zl
• HP ProCurve Switch 8212zl

The following applications have completed, or will complete the ProCurve ONE Integrated certification on the HP ProCurve Services zl Module in early 2009.

Data center automation

Location

Sfp Slots On A Switch

Wireless IPS

Network management

VoIP / Unified Communications

Video distribution

Discontinued Products[edit]

• 1600M - stackable Layer 2 switch
• 2400M - stackable Layer 2 switch
• 2424M - stackable Layer 2 switch
• 4000M - modular Layer 2 switch
• 8000M - modular Layer 2 switch
• 9400 - modular Layer 3 Router
• AP 520 - Access Point
• 4100gl - modular Layer 2 switch
• 2700 series - unmanaged Layer 2 switch
• 9300m series - modular Layer 3 Router
• ProCurve Access Controller Series 700wl
• 745wl
• ACM (Access Control Module) for the 5300xl only
• 5300xl series - Chassis based, Layer 3, in either 4 or 8 slot bays.

References[edit]

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2. ^Duffy, Jim (2008-06-02). 'HP ProCurve refreshes edge switches'. www.pcworld.idg.com.au. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
3. ^Duffy, Jim (2009-03-17). 'ProCurve unveils new SMB switches'. Network World. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
4. ^April, Carolyn (2009-06-15). 'HP ProCurve Rolls Out New 10/100 Switches'. Channel Insider. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
5. ^Hickey, Andrew (2009-06-15). 'ProCurve Bulks Up 3500 Switch Series'. ChannelWeb. Archived from the original on 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
6. ^'High-secure products based on OpenBSD'. vantronix web site. 2009. Archived from the original on June 5, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
7. ^'ProCurve ONE Alliance: .vantronix'. vantronix web site. 2009. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
8. ^ ^abHickey, Andrew (2009-06-01). 'ProCurve Goes Mobile, Eyes Convergence'. ChannelWeb. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
9. ^Cox, John (2009-06-01). 'HP ProCurve converges wireless and wired network access'. Network World. Archived from the original on 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
10. ^Cox, John (2009-06-01). 'HP ProCurve converges wireless and wired network access'. Network World. Archived from the original on 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
11. ^Fratto, Mike (2009-04-29). 'New ProCurve Threat Module: Flexibility Requires Planning'. Information Week. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
12. ^Walsh, Lawrence (2009-04-27). 'HP Unveils ProCurve Firewall, Security Ambitions'. Channel Insider. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
13. ^'FAQs for ProCurve Transceivers'. ProCurve.com. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
14. ^'FAQs for ProCurve GBICs'. ProCurve.com. Retrieved 2009-05-30.

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