Datasheet
services
Auto-MDIX
: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
IPv6
:
IPv6 host
: enables switches to be managed and deployed at the IPv6 network's edge
Dual stack
(IPv4 and IPv6): transitions from IPv4 to IPv6, supporting connectivity for both protocols
MLD snooping
: forwards IPv6 multicast traffic to the appropriate interface
IPv6 ACL/QoS
: supports ACL and QoS for IPv6 network traffic, preventing traffic flooding
IPv6 routing
: supports static and OSPFv3 routing protocols
Performance
High-speed/capacity architecture
: 1 Tbps crossbar switching fabric provides intra-module and inter-module
switching with 585.6 million pps throughput on the purpose-built ProVision ASICs
Selectable queue configurations
: increase performance by selecting the number of queues and associated memory
buffering that best meet the requirements of your network applications
Resiliency and high availability
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
(requires Premium License): allows groups of two routers to dynamically back
each other up to create highly available routed environments
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
: provides high link availability in multiple VLAN environments by
allowing multiple spanning trees; encompasses IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol and IEEE 802.1w Rapid
Spanning Tree Protocol
Server-to-switch distributed trunking
: allows a server to connect to two switches with one logical trunk that consists
of multiple physical connections; enables load-balancing and increases resiliency
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol
(LACP)
and HP port trunking
: support up to 60 trunks, each with
up to 8 links (ports) per trunk
Optional redundant power supply
(HP E5400 series): provides uninterrupted power and allows hot-swapping of the
redundant power supplies when installed
Hot-swappable modules
(E5400 series): permits modules, mini-GBICs, and power supplies in a redundant power
supply configuration to be added or swapped without interrupting the network
Sparing simplicity
: HP zl-common accessories (interface modules, power supplies)
Layer 2 switching
HP's switch meshing
: dynamically load-balances across multiple active redundant links to increase available
aggregate bandwidth
VLAN support and tagging
: supports the IEEE 802.1Q standard and 2,048 VLANs simultaneously
IEEE 802.1v protocol VLANs
: isolate select non-IPv4 protocols automatically into their own VLANs
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol
(GVRP): allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs
802.1ad QinQ
: increases the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connects multiple
LANs on high-speed campus or metro network
Layer 3 services
User Datagram Protocol
(UDP)
helper function
: allows UDP broadcasts to be directed across router interfaces to
specific IP unicast or subnet broadcast addresses and prevents server spoofing for UDP services such as DHCP
Loopback interface address
: defines an address in Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and OSPF that can always be
reachable, improving diagnostic capability
NEW Route maps
: provide more control during route redistribution; allow filtering and altering of route metrics
Layer 3 routing
NEW Static IP routing
: provides manually configured routing for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks
Routing Information Protocol
(RIP): provides RIPv1 and RIPv2 routing
NEW OSPF
(requires Premium License): provides OSPFv2 for IPv4 routing and OSPFv3 for IPv6 routing
Security
Access control lists
(ACLs): provide filtering based on the IP field, source/destination IP address/subnet, and
QuickSpecs
HP E5400 zl Switch Series
Overview
DA - 12436 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 17 — 4.14.2011
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