HP 5800-48G User Manual

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Setting up an IRF fabric
You can use HP IRF technology to connect and virtualize 5800 and 5820X switches into a large virtual
switch called an "IRF fabric" for flattened network topology, and high availability, scalability, and
manageability.
NOTE:
You can set up a heterogeneous IRF fabric that has both 5800 and 5820X switches or a homo
g
eneous IRF
fabric that has only 5800 or 5820X switches.
IRF fabric setup flowchart
Figure 63 IRF fabric setup flowchart
To set up an IRF fabric:

HP 5800-48G Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5800-48G
Category	Switch
Language	English