Management
Choice of management interfaces
Web GUI
easy-to-use graphical interface allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser
Command-line interface (CLI)
robust CLI provides advanced configuration and diagnostics
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2c/SNMPv3)
allows switch to be managed with a variety of third-party network management applications
Multiple configuration files
configuration file management tools allow up to three configuration files to be managed and stored on the switch
Dual flash images
provide independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading
Command authorization
leverages RADIUS to link a custom list of CLI commands to an individual network administrator's login; also provides an audit
trail
Front-panel LEDs
Locator LED
allows users to set the locator LED on a specific switch to either turn on, blink, or turn off; simplifies troubleshooting by
making it easy to locate a particular switch within a rack of similar switches
Per-port LEDs
provides an at-a-glance view of status, activity, speed, and full-duplex operation
Power and fault LED
display any issues
Integration with HP PCM
enables discovery, mapping, logging, and configuration via PCM, which is available as a free download from the Web
Connectivity
Dual-personality functionality
two 10/100/1000 ports or SFP slots provide optional fiber connectivity such as Gigabit-SX, -LX, -LH, 100-FX, 100-BX, and 1000-
BX
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
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 (see product specifications for total PoE power available)
Auto-MDIX
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automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100/1000 ports
RJ-45 serial console port
provides easy accessibility on the front of unit to the switch CLI
IPv6
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IPv6 host
the switches can be managed and deployed at the edge of IPv6 networks
Dual stack (IPv4/IPv6)
provides transition mechanism from IPv4 to IPv6; supports connectivity for both protocols
Single IP address management
provides single IP address management for a virtual stack of up to 16 switches
Resiliency and high availability
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree
QuickSpecs
HP 2915 Switch Series
Overview
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