HP A5800-48G User Manual

DNS Relay and SMTP Redirection
DHCP: Server (RFC 2131), Client, and Option-82 Relay (RFC 3046)
sFlow
sFlowsFlow
sFlow : provides scalable, ASIC-based network monitoring and accounting; this allows network operators to gather a variety of
sophisticated network statistics and information for capacity planning and real-time network monitoring purposes
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3SNMPv1, v2c, and v3
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 : facilitate centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management of networking devices
Network Time Protocol
Network Time ProtocolNetwork Time Protocol
Network Time Protocol (NTP): synchronizes timekeeping among distributed time servers and clients; keeps consistent
timekeeping among all clock-dependent devices within the network so that the devices can provide diverse applications based
on the consistent time
Connectivity
ConnectivityConnectivity
Connectivity
High-density port connectivity
High-density port connectivityHigh-density port connectivity
High-density port connectivity : supports up to 84 1-Gigabit ports per unit/612 per stack
Auto-MDIX
Auto-MDIXAuto-MDIX
Auto-MDIX : automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 ports
Jumbo frames
Jumbo framesJumbo frames
Jumbo frames : on Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit ports, maximum frame length of 9K; allow high-performance remote
backup and disaster recovery services
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
IEEE 802.3af Power over EthernetIEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): 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
Medium Power over Ethernet
Medium Power over EthernetMedium Power over Ethernet
Medium Power over Ethernet (PoE): supports a medium Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply, with each port providing up
to 30 W of output power
IPv6 native support
IPv6 native supportIPv6 native support
IPv6 native support :
IPv6 host: enables switches to be managed and deployed at the IPv6 network's edge
Dual stack (IPv4/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 IPv6 static routes and IPv6 versions of RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols
Performance
PerformancePerformance
Performance
Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists
Hardware-based wire-speed access control listsHardware-based wire-speed access control lists
Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs): feature-rich ACL implementation (TCAM based) helps ensure high
levels of security and ease of administration without impacting network performance
Unique Flex-Chassis Architecture
Unique Flex-Chassis ArchitectureUnique Flex-Chassis Architecture
Unique Flex-Chassis Architecture : supports the best of both fixed chassis and modular configurations
Resiliency and high availability
Resiliency and high availabilityResiliency and high availability
Resiliency and high availability
Data center–optimized design
Data center–optimized designData center–optimized design
Data center–optimized design : HP 5800AF-48G Switch (JG225A) supports front-to-back/back-to-front airflow for hot/cold
aisles, rear rack mounts, and redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power and fans
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
Full-featured console
Full-featured consoleFull-featured console
Full-featured console : provides complete control of the switch with a familiar command-line interface (CLI)
Web interface
Web interfaceWeb interface
Web interface : allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser on the network
RMON and sFlow
RMON and sFlowRMON and sFlow
RMON and sFlow : provide advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events
Multiple configuration files
Multiple configuration filesMultiple configuration files
Multiple configuration files : allow multiple configuration files to be stored to a flash image
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting :
Ingress and egress port monitoring: enable network problem solving
Tracert and Ping: enable testing of network connectivity
Virtual Cable Tests: provide visibility to cable problems
Layer 2 switching
Layer 2 switchingLayer 2 switching
Layer 2 switching
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol
GARP VLAN Registration ProtocolGARP VLAN Registration Protocol
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol : allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs
32K MAC addresses
32K MAC addresses32K MAC addresses
32K MAC addresses : provide access to many Layer 2 devices
4,094 port-based VLANs
4,094 port-based VLANs4,094 port-based VLANs
4,094 port-based VLANs : provide security between workgroups
QuickSpecs
HP 5800 Switch Series
HP 5800 Switch SeriesHP 5800 Switch Series
HP 5800 Switch Series
Overview
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HP A5800-48G Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	A5800-48G
Category	Switch
Language	English