HP ProCurve Switch 5300xl Series Reviewer’s Guide
2.5.1.2 Static Filters.............................................................................................................................................20
2.5.2 802.1x – Port-based access control / RADIUS Authentication .......................................................................20
2.5.2.1 RADIUS Server Accounting ...................................................................................................................21
2.5.2.2 Standalone RADIUS Authentication.......................................................................................................21
2.5.2.3 RADIUS Functionality - RFCs................................................................................................................21
2.5.3 TACACS+ Authentication ..............................................................................................................................22
2.5.4 Port Security - MAC Lockdown......................................................................................................................22
2.5.5 Secure Shell – SSHv2......................................................................................................................................22
2.5.6 SSL – Secure Sockets Layer............................................................................................................................23
2.5.7 Management VLAN ........................................................................................................................................23
2.5.8 SNMPv3 ..........................................................................................................................................................23
2.5.9 Manager Authorized List.................................................................................................................................23
2.6 Bandwidth Management.......................................................................................................................................24
2.6.1 Port Trunking – (Port Aggregation) ................................................................................................................24
2.6.1.1 802.3ad – LACP ......................................................................................................................................24
2.6.1.2 Cisco Fast EtherChannel
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2.6.1.3 Trunking in a Layer 3 Environment ........................................................................................................24
2.6.2 VLANs ............................................................................................................................................................25
2.6.2.1 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support ..................................................................................................................25
2.6.2.2 GVRP ......................................................................................................................................................25
2.6.3 IGMP...............................................................................................................................................................26
2.7 Network Management...........................................................................................................................................26
2.7.1 MIB Support....................................................................................................................................................26
2.7.2 RMON Support ...............................................................................................................................................27
2.7.3 Network Monitoring Port ................................................................................................................................27
2.7.4 Console Support ..............................................................................................................................................27
2.8 Availability.............................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.1 Hot Swap .........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.2 Redundant Power Supply ................................................................................................................................28
2.8.3 Dual Flash........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.4 Alert Log .........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.4.1 SysLog Capabilities.................................................................................................................................29
2.9 Service and Support ..............................................................................................................................................29
2.9.1 Lifetime Software Updates (Best in the Industry) ...........................................................................................29
2.9.2 Lifetime Warranty (Best in the Industry) ........................................................................................................29
2.9.3 Telephone Support...........................................................................................................................................29
2.9.4 Optional Support Services...............................................................................................................................29
3. PERFORMANCE.............................................................................................................31
3.1 IP Routing (L3) RFC 2285 Fully Meshed Throughput Test..............................................................................31
3.1.1 Copper Gigabit ports .......................................................................................................................................31
3.1.2 100BT Ports.....................................................................................................................................................31
3.1.3 Throughput Test Comments ............................................................................................................................31
3.2 IP Routing (L3) RFC 2245 Latency Test.............................................................................................................31
3.2.1 Copper Gig Ports .............................................................................................................................................31
3.2.2 100BT Ports.....................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.3 Latency Test Comments ..................................................................................................................................32
3.3 5300 vs. the Cisco Catalyst 4006 Tolly Report ....................................................................................................32
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................33
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