HP ProCurve Switch 2800 Series
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Convergence
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IP multicast snooping and data-driven IGMP:
automatically
prevents flooding of IP multicast traffic
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IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP):
automated device discovery protocol for easy mapping by network
management applications
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Per-port broadcast throttling:
selectively configures broadcast
control on heavy traffic port uplinks
Quality of Service (QoS)
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Traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p):
allows real-time traffic
classification into eight priority levels mapped to eight queues
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Class of Service (CoS):
sets the IEEE 802.1p priority tag based
on IP address, IP Type of Service (ToS), L3 protocol, TCP/UDP
port number, source port, and DiffServ
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Layer 4 prioritization:
enables prioritization based on TCP/UDP
port numbers
Manageability
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RMON, XRMON, sFlow, and SMON:
provide advanced
monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms,
and events
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Friendly port names:
allow assignment of descriptive names to
ports
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Auto-MDIX:
automatically adjusts for straight-through or
crossover cables on all 10/100/1000 ports
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Dual flash images:
provides independent primary and
secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading
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Software updates:
free downloads from the Web
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Stacking capability:
single IP address management for a virtual
stack of up to 16 switches, including the HP ProCurve Switch
2500 Series, 2510 Series, 2600 Series, 2800 Series, 2810 Series,
2900 Series, 3400cl Series, 3500yl Series, 4200vl Series, 6108,
6200yl-24G-mGBIC, and 6400cl Series
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Find-Fix-and-Inform:
finds and fixes common network problems
automatically, then informs administrator
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Troubleshooting:
ingress/egress port monitoring enables
network problem-solving
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Multiple configuration files:
multiple configuration files can be
stored to the flash image
Warranty and support
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ProCurve Lifetime Warranty:
for as long as you own the
product, with next-business-day advance replacement (available
in most countries).
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Electronic and telephone support:
limited electronic and
telephone support is available from HP. Refer to the HP Web site
at www.procurve.com/support for details on the support provided
and the period during which support is available.
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Software releases:
refer to the HP Web site at
www.procurve.com/support for details on the software releases
provided and the period during which software releases are
available.
