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HP A-Series Switch Overview
Module 2
Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A-Series switches, which are designed to meet
the needs of large enterprise customers demanding high availability, high scalability,
and a comprehensive feature set for data centers, enterprise, and campus networks.
After completing this module, you should be able to:
Describe the basic characteristics of each HP A-Series switch
Classify A-Series switches, based on the switchs form factor, manageability, and
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) functionality
Explain the different environments for which each A-Series switch is designed
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Servicing HP Networking Products
A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches
A3100-SI Switch Series
A3100-EI Switch Series
A3600-EI Switch Series
A3610 Switch Series
A5120G-SI Switch Series
A5120G-EI Switch Series
A5500G-SI Switch Series
A5500G-EI Switch Series
A5800G Switch Series
A5810 Switch
IntelliJack Switch Series
HP 6120 Blade Switches
Categorization of A-Series Switches
HP Data Center Connection Manager
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This section describes HP A-Series switches. With the exception of the HP 6120 Blade
Switches, the A-Series switches were formerly branded H3C or 3Com switches.
If you are supporting a switch with an older name, use the Product Naming
Conversion Matrix, which is included with this course, to identify the new name and
find the related information in this course.
Note
This course does not cover the following A-Series Switches. Use the
associated URL to access the hardware installation guide for each switch:
A12500 Switch Series:
(http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/Technic
al_Documents/Switches/H3C_S12500_Series_Switches/)
HP A9500 Switch Series:
(http://www.h3c.com/portal/Technical_Support___Documents/
Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_S9500E_Series_Switches/)
HP A7500 Switch Series:
Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_S7500E_Series_Switches/)
HP A5820X Switch Series:
Technical_Documents/Switches/H3C_5820X_Series_Switches/)
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HP A3100-SI Switch Series
HP A3100-SI Switch Series
A3100-8-SI
8 10/100 ports
1 10/100/1000 port
Throughput up to 2.68 mpps
A3100-16-SI
16 10/100 ports
1 10/100/1000 port
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The HP A3100-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed switches
for enterprise networks.
A3100-SI switches are designed for the access layer: they provide 10/100 Mbps
downlink and 1000 Mbps uplink ports. They connect directly to endpoints using
10/100 ports and aggregate the traffic to higher capacity switches nearer the
network core using 10/100/1000 ports.
The HP A3100-8-SI switch includes the following:
Eight auto-sensing 10/100 ports
Note
Throughout this module, unless otherwise noted, a port listed as 10/100/1000
will be understood to be auto-sensing and auto-MDIX, to support Base-T
(copper) cabling, and to comply with IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u
Type 100Base-TX, and IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet. Similarly,
unless otherwise noted, a port listed as 10/100 Mbps will be understood to be
auto-sensing, to support Base-T (copper) cabling, and to comply with IEEE
802.3 Type 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX.
One 10/100/1000 port

One RJ-45 console port
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The HP A3100-16-SI switch includes the following:

16 auto-sensing 10/100 ports
One 10/100/1000 port
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HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)
A3100-24-SI
24 10/100 ports
2 10/100/1000 ports
A3100-8-SI switch with 1

extended module slot
8 10/100 ports
1 module slot
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The A3100-24-SI switch includes the following features:

Two 10/100/1000 ports
The A3100-8-SI switch with 1 extended module slot includes the following features:
One module slot
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A3100-16-SI Switch with

2 Extended Module Slots
16 10/100 ports
2 module slots
A3100-24-SI Switch with

2 slots
24 10/100 ports
2 module slots
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The A3100-16-SI switch with 2 Extended Module Slots includes the following
features:
Two module slots
The A3100-24-SI switch with 2 slots includes the following features:
Two module slots
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HP A3100-EI Switch Series
A3100-8-EI switch
A3100-8-PoE-EI switch
8 10/100 ports
1 dual-personality port
A3100-8 EI switchfanless
A3100-8-PoE EI switchPoE
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The HP A3100-EI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed switches
for enterprise networks.
A3100-EI switches are designed for the access layer: they provide 10/100 Mbps
downlink and 1000 Mbps uplink ports. They connect directly to endpoints using
10/100 ports and aggregate the traffic to higher capacity switches nearer the
network core using 10/100/1000 ports. The switches support static routes, and
allow users to assign the management VLAN an IP address.
The A3100-8-EI and A3100-8-PoE-EI switches include the following features:
One dual-personality portthis port can be used as either a 10/100/1000 port
or a Small Form Factor Port (SFP). (SFPs provide a variety of options including
fiber optic; see Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information.)
The A3100-EI switch is available in an AC and DC model.
There are a couple of differences between the two eight-port switches in this series:
the A3100-8-EI switch is fanless, and the A3100-8-PoE-EI switch provides Power over
Ethernet (PoE) on all Ethernet ports.
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HP A3100-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

A3100-16-EI switch
16 10/100 ports
2 dual-personality ports
A3100-24-EI switch
24 10/100 ports
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Two dual-personality ports
Again, there are differences between the two switches: the A3100-16-EI switch is
fanless, and the A3100-16-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
The A3100-24-EI switch is fanless, and the A3100-24-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on
all Ethernet ports.
The A3100-16-EI and A3100-24-EI switches are available in AC and DC models.
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A3600-24-EI switch
24 10/100 ports
4 SFP ports
A3600-24-SFP-EI switch
24 10/100 SFP ports
2 10/100/1000 ports
2 SFP ports
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The HP A3600-EI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed switches.
The switches in this series support static routes, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF),
Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Protocol Independent Multicast Dense Mode (PIM-
DM), and PIM Sparse Mode (PIM-SM). In addition, these switches offer the latest
traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize applications on converged networks.
These features, coupled with advanced security features and reliability, make the
A3600-EI switches well-suited for the access and distribution layers in an enterprise
network.
The A3600-EI switches come with a variety of port options, including the 28-port
switches shown here. The A3600-24-EI and A3600-24-PoE-EI switches provide the
following features:
Four open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of
optional SFP transceivers that customers can purchase and install in these ports.)
The A3600-24-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports. The internal power
supply provides a total PoE power of 300 watts to PoE-enabled devices such as IP
phones; optional supplemental power is available.
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The A3600-24-SFP-EI switch includes the following features:

Two auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports
Two open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of
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A3600-48-EI switch
48 10/100 ports
4 SFP ports
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Four open SFP ports (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of
The A3600-48-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
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HP A3610 Switch Series
HP A3610 Switch Series

A3610-24 switch with 2 GigT
and 2 SFP ports
24 10/100 ports
2 10/100/1000 ports
2 SFP ports
A3610-24 switch with 4 SFP

ports
24 10/100 ports
4 SFP ports
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The HP A3610 Switch Series includes fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed switches. The
switches in this series support static routes, OSPF, and Border Gateway Protocol
(BGP).
This series provides intelligent network management switches intended for a network
environment where advanced features, high performance, and dense port distribution
are required. For enterprise networks, HP recommends deploying A3610 switches at
the access layer or distribution layer. For small to medium-sized networks, the
versatile A3610 switches can be deployed at the access layer or the network core.
The A3610-24 switch with 2 GbE and 2 SFP ports includes the following features:
Two open SFP ports
The A3610-24 switch with 4 SFP ports includes the following features:
Four open SFP ports
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(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers
that customers can purchase and install in the open SFP ports.)
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HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)
HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)

A3610-24-SFP switch
2 10/100/1000 ports
24 Fast Ethernet SFP ports
2 SFP ports
A3610-48 switch
48 10/100 ports
4 SFP ports
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The A3610-24-SFP switch includes the following features:

24 open Fast Ethernet SFP ports
Two open SFP ports
The A3610-48 switch includes the following features:
48 10/100 ports
Four open SFP ports
(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for a list of optional SFP transceivers
that customers can purchase and install in the open SFP ports.)
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HP A5120G-SI Switch Series
A5120-16G-SI switch
16 10/100/1000 ports
4 SFP ports
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The HP A5120G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed

switches designed for networks where high performance, high-density port access,
and easy installation are required. These switches can be deployed at the access
layer or at the distribution layer in enterprise networks that require gigabit
connectivity.
The A5120-16G-SI switch includes the following features:
16 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports
Four open SFP ports
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HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)
HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

A5120-24G-SI switch
24 10/100/1000 ports
4 SFP ports
A5120-48G-SI switch
48 10/100/1000 ports
4 SFP ports
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Four open SFP ports
48 auto-sensing 10/100 /1000 ports
Four open SFP ports
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HP A5120G-EI Switch Series

A5120-24G-EI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports
A5120-24G-EI switch with 2

slots
A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
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The HP A5120G-EI Switch Series consists of Gigabit Ethernet, managed switches.

They support static routes, giving them the designation of Light Layer 3 switches.
In a medium to large-sized enterprise or campus network, A5120G-EI switches can
be deployed at the access layer or distribution layer, providing high-performance
and large-capacity switching service. HP also recommends deploying the A5120G-EI
Switch Series at the access layer in data centers to deliver a high-density gigabit
speed server access solution.
The A5120-24G-EI switch includes the following features:
Four dual-personality portsEach port can be used as either a 10/100/1000
port or a Gigabit Ethernet SFP port (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch
Hardware for more information about supported SFP transceivers.)
The A5120-24G-EI switch with 2 slots and the A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch include the
following features:
Four dual-personality ports
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Two open module slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP A-
Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported modules.)
The A5120-24G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
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HP A5120G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

A5120-48G-EI switch
44 10/100/1000 ports
A5120-48G-EI switch with

2 slots
with 2 slots
44 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
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The A5120-48G-EI switch includes the following features:

The A5120-48G-EI switch with 2 slots and the A5120-48G-PoE-EI switch with 2 slots
include the following features:
The A5120-48G-PoE-EI switch with 2 slots provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
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A5500-24G-SI switch
A5500-24G-PoE-SI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
A5500-48G-SI switch
44 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
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The HP A5500G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, managed switches that

provide high-speed connections10/100/1000 and 10 GbE. These switches
support static routes and RIPmaking them Light Layer 3 switches.
Designed for converged networks, the A5500G-SI switches are deployed at the data
center, distribution layer, and even access layer in large enterprise networks. In small
networks, they can also be deployed as a core switch.
The A5500-24G-SI and A5500-24G-PoE-SI switches include the following features:
The A5500-24G-PoE-SI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
The A5500-48G-SI and A5500-48G-PoE-EI switches include the following features:
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Two open modules slots (on the rear panel of the switch) (See Module 3: HP A-
The A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
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A5500-24G-SFP-EI switch
16 open SFP ports
2 open module slots
A5500-24G-EI switch
20 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
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The HP A5500G-EI Switch Series is comprised of fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed

switches that provide advanced security, reliability, and multi-service support
capabilities. They are full Layer 3 switches, supporting static routes and the following
routing protocols:
RIP
OSPF
BGP
IS-IS
They also support multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM.
The A5500G-EI switches are deployed at the access layer, distribution layer, and
data center in large enterprise and campus networks. In medium and small-sized
networks, these switches can also be deployed at the core.
Designed for maximum flexibility, these switches are available with 24 or 48 GbE
ports. PoE and non-PoE models are available with open module slots and dual-
personality ports for fiber-optic flexibility.
The A5500-24G-SFP-EI switch includes the following features:
Eight dual-personality ports, which can be used either as 10/100/1000 ports or
SFP ports
16 open SFP ports
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Two open module slots (on the rear panel)

The A5500-24G-EI and A5500-24G-PoE-EI switches include the following features:
(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported
modules and SFP transceivers.)
The A5500G-EI switch is available in a DC and AC model.
In addition, the A5500-24G-PoE-EI switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
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A5500-48G-EI switch
44 10/100/1000 ports
2 open module slots
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The A5500-48G-EI switches include the following features:

The A5500-48G-PoE-EI switch also provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
(See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for more information about supported
modules and SFP transceivers.)
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HP A5800G Switch Series
HP A5800G Switch Series

A5800-24G-SFP flex-chassis
switch
24 SFP ports
4 SFP+ ports
1 module slot
A5800-24G switch
A5800-24G-PoE switch
24 10/100/1000 ports
4 SFP+ ports
1 module slot
Throughput up to 155 mpps
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The HP A5800G Switch Series consists of fixed-port, managed Layer 3/4 switches.
They support:
Static routes
OSPF
RIP
IS-IS
They also support multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM.
The A5800G switches meet the requirements of the most demanding enterprise
networking applications. These switches offer the highest levels of resiliency and
secure connectivity, as well as the latest traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize
applications and ensure business continuity in converged networks. In addition, some
models feature PoE, with support for up to 20W per port, and are PoE+ ready.
The A5800G switches are optimized for deployment at the core in SMB networks or
at the distribution, data center, and access layers of enterprise campus networks.
The A5800-24G-SFP switch includes the following features:
24 SFP ports
Four SFP+ ports
One open module slot
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One management port on the rear panel
One USB port
To access the console port or to use the USB port, you must open the panel under the
logo that is on the right side of the switchs front panel.
The A5800-24G-SFP also supports hot-swappable fans.

The A5800-24G and A5800-24G-PoE switches include the following features:
24 10/100/1000 ports
Four SFP+ ports providing 10-GbE speeds
One open module slotThis slot can accommodate an SFP slot module or
Ethernet port module.
One RJ-45 console port on the front panel
One USB port on the front panel
In addition, the A5800-24G-PoE switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
(For more information about supported modules and SFP transceivers, see Module 3:
HP A-Series Switch Hardware.)
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HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)
HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)

A5800-48G switch
A5800-48G-PoE switch
48 10/100/1000 ports
4 SFP+ ports
1 module slot
A5800-48G switch with 2 slots

48 10/100/1000 PoE ports
4 SFP ports
2 module slots
1 OAA module slot
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The A5800-48G and A5800-48G-PoE switches include the following features:

48 10/100/1000 ports
Four SFP+ ports providing 10-GbE speeds
One open module slot, which supports an SFP, SFP+, or 10/100/1000 port
module
One USB port
To access the console port or to use the USB port, you must open the panel under the
logo that is on the right side of the switchs front panel.
In addition, the A5800-48G-PoE switch provides PoE on all Ethernet ports.
The A5800-48G switch with 2 slots includes the following features:
48 10/100/1000 PoE ports
Four SFP ports
Two open module slots, which support SFP, SFP+, or 10/100/1000 port
modules
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One Open Application Architecture (OAA) module slot, which supports an

optional firewall, wireless LAN (WLAN) access controller, or Intrusion Protection
System (IPS) module
Hot-swappable PoE module slot
One RJ-45 console port on the front panel
One USB port on the front panel
Hot-swappable, redundant fans
The two open module slots are on the front panel. The OAA module slot and the PoE
module slot are on the rear panel. (See Module 3: HP A-Series Switch Hardware for
more information about supported modules.)
The A5800-48G switch with 2 slots does not ship with a power supply or a PoE
module. Both must be purchased separately. Likewise, the two module slots are
empty.
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HP A5810 Switch
HP A5810 Switch
A5810 Switch
48 10/100/1000 ports
2 SFP+ ports
Throughput up to 101
mpps
Available in AC or DC
model
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Designed for enterprise networks, the A5810 switch can be deployed at the access
layer, data center, or distribution layer. In SMB networks, it can also be deployed at
the core. This switch provides the highest levels of resiliency and secure connectivity,
as well as the latest traffic-prioritization technologies to optimize applications and
ensure business continuity in converged networks.
The A5810 Switch is a fixed-port, managed, Layer 3/4 switch. It supports:
Static routes
OSPF
RIP
IS-IS
This switch also supports multicast routing protocols PIM-DM and PIM-SM.
It provides the following:
48 10/100/1000 ports
Two SFP+ ports
The switch is available in an AC or DC model.
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HP IntelliJack Switch Series
HP IntelliJack Switch Series
NJ1000G Switch
4 10/100/1000 ports
2 pass-through ports
NJ2000G IntelliJack Switch
4 10/100/1000 ports
2 pass-through ports
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The HP IntelliJack Switch Series is designed to increase network connections and

provide support for legacy analog and digital devices. Deployed at the access layer,
these Layer 2 switches are connected to an RJ-45 jack and mounted on the wall.
They can be powered by PoE or an optional 48V local power supply.
The NJ1000G switch is an unmanaged switch; the NJ2000G switch is a Web-
managed switch.
The NJ100G and NJ2000G switches provide the following:
Four 10/10/1000 ports
Two built-in pass-through ports for legacy telephone or additional LAN
connections
The switches can forward PoE on two ports if the customer has one of the following:
HP Single-port 802.3at Gigabit PoE Midspan Power Supply
HP NJ1000/2000 Local AC-to-DC 48V Power Supply
HP V1905-24 switch (Which you will learn more about in Module 8: HP V-Series
Switch Overview.)
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6120G/XG
16 internal 1-GbE downlinks
4 external 10/100/1000 uplinks
2 external 1-GbE SFP ports
1 external 10-GbE CX4 uplink
2 external 10-GbE XFP ports
6120XG
8 external SFP+ 10-GbE uplinks
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Designed for the data center, the HP 6120G/XG and the 6120XG switches are
installed into an HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure. (These switches were formerly
branded HP ProCurve.) Both are Layer 2, managed switches that support QoS
metering and security features such as 802.1X, MAC authentication, and Web
authentication. In addition, both can be automatically provisioned by the HP Data
Center Connection Manager.
These blade switches are well-suited for data centers that require both 1 GbE and 10
GbE connections. They have a non blocking architecture and provide wire speed on
all uplinks and downlinks.
The 6120G/XG switch provides:
Four external 10/10/1000 uplinks
Two external 1-GbE SFP ports
One external 10-GbE CX4 uplink
Two external 10-GbE
One USB console port
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The 6120XG switch provides:

Eight external SFP+ 10-GbE uplinks
One USB console port
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A-Series Switches
A-Series Switches Categorized by OSI Layer
Deployment for A-Series Switches
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The next section shows how A-Series switches can be categorized as Layer 2, Light
Layer 3, and Layer 3/4 switches. It also provides a table that lists the environment in
which each switch can be installed: access layer, distribution layer, core, and data
center.
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HP A-Series Switches Categorized by OSI Layer
HP A-Series Switches Categorized by OSI

Layer
Layer 2 Light Layer 3 Layers 3 and 4

6120 A3100-SI A3600-EI
IntelliJack A3100-EI A3610
A5120G-SI A5500G-EI
A5120G-EI A5800G
A5500G-SI A5810
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This table provides a quick reference for categorizing the A-Series switches according
to OSI functionality they provide. Essentially, Layer 2 switches do not route traffic
(although they can support multiple VLANs). Light Layer 3 switches provide limited
routing capabilities. All of the Light Layer 3 switches shown here support static routes;
some also support one dynamic routing protocol (typically RIP). Layer 3/4 switches
provide a full suite of routing capabilities. For example, they typically support OSPF
or BGP in addition to RIP and static routes.
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Deployment Options for HP A-Series Switches
Deployment Options for HP A-Series

Switches
Switch Access Layer Distribution Layer Core Data Center
A3100-SI
A3100-EI
A3600-EI
A3610
A5120G-SI
A5120G-EI
A5500G-SI

A5500G-EI
(SMB networks)

A5800G
(SMB networks)
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The HP A-Series switches include devices suitable for deployment at all layers of an
enterprise network: access layer, distribution layer, core, and data center. As this
slide illustrates, some switch series can be deployed in more than one layer,
depending on the needs of the company and its network.
HP positions the switches in these categories, but customers can deploy the switches
wherever they want. However, such deployments are typically exceptions rather than
common practice.
Note
The HP A-Series includes switches that function at the core of enterprise networks.
However, support for these switches is not covered in this course.
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Deployment Options for HP A-Series Switches
Deployment Options for HP A-Series

Switches (Cont.)
Switch Access Layer Distribution Layer Core Data Center

A5810
(SMB networks)
IntelliJack
6120
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This slide shows the deployment options for the remaining A-Series switches.
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A Series Switches
Categorization of A Series Switches
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Several of the A-Series switches are designed specifically for the data center. Many IT
organizations spend a significant amount of time setting up and managing servers in
their data centers. The HP Data Center Connection Manager can help ease the
management of these servers.
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Two options:
DCM Controller, an appliance
DCM ONE Software, running on HP
ONE Services zl Module
Provisions servers with settings

such as IP addresses
Automates and formalizes
workflow processes
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Configuring the network for new server interfaces can be a time-consuming,

inefficient process. The process can be time-consuming because it requires manual
configuration. It can be inefficient because it requires the interaction of two groups
who may not be accustomed to working togetherserver administrators and network
administrators. Further, the process itself may not be well-documented.
HP Datacenter Connection Manager (DCM) is designed to automate the process of
provisioning a network for new server interfaces. By eliminating manual
configuration of network settings for each new server interface, DCM enables server
interfaces to be brought online quickly and easily with the appropriate settings
enforced.
DCM also helps server administrators and network administrators use a process for
provisioning servers. Rather than reacting to server administrators requests or
network conditions, network administrators can prepare in advance for new server
installations by configuring connections, which determine the network attributes for
server interfaces. Server administrators, on the other hand, have a process for
notifying network administrators that a new server interface is being installed. Server
administrators also know the type of information they must provide network
administrators about the server interface.
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DCM is available in two form factors:

DCM ControllerThis 1U hardware appliance can be mounted on a 19-inch
rack.
DCM ONE Software, which runs on an HP Open Network Ecosystem (ONE)
Services zl Module. This module can be installed in:
E5400 zl Switch Series
E8200 zl Switch Series
For more information about these switch series, see Module 5: HP E-Series Switch
Overview.
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Summary
Summary
Features of HP A-Series switches

Different ways to categorize switches
HP A-Series switches and their position in the OSI model
Environments for which HP A-Series switches are designed
DCM
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This module has introduced you to the HP A-Series switches and outlined the features
that they provide. It has also explained how to categorize the A-Series switches
according to their OSI functionality and the network layer where they can be
deployed.
Finally, this module introduced you to DCM, which allows network administrators
and server administrators to work together to provision the network for server
interfaces.
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HP A-Series Switch Overview

HP A3100-SI Switch Series

HP A3100-SI Switch Series

One 10/100/1000 port

The HP A3100-16-SI switch includes the following:

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

A3100-8-SI switch with 1

The A3100-24-SI switch includes the following features:

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

A3100-16-SI Switch with

A3100-24-SI Switch with

HP A3100-EI Switch Series

HP A3100-EI Switch Series

HP A3100-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3100-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

The A3100-16-EI and A3100-16-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

HP A3600-EI Switch Series

HP A3600-EI Switch Series

The A3600-24-SFP-EI switch includes the following features:

HP A3600-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3600-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

The A3600-48-EI and A3600-48-PoE-EI switches include the following features:

HP A3610 Switch Series

HP A3610 Switch Series

A3610-24 switch with 4 SFP

Throughput up to 9.53 mpps

HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A3610 Switch Series (Cont.)

The A3610-24-SFP switch includes the following features:

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series

The HP A5120G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, Light Layer 3, managed

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5120G-SI Switch Series (Cont.)

The A5120-24G-SI switch includes the following features:

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series

A5120-24G-EI switch with 2

The HP A5120G-EI Switch Series consists of Gigabit Ethernet, managed switches.

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5120G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

A5120-48G-EI switch with

The A5120-48G-EI switch includes the following features:

HP A5500G-SI Switch Series

HP A5500G-SI Switch Series

The HP A5500G-SI Switch Series consists of fixed-port, managed switches that

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series

The HP A5500G-EI Switch Series is comprised of fixed-port, Layer 3/4, managed

Two open module slots (on the rear panel)

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5500G-EI Switch Series (Cont.)

The A5500-48G-EI switches include the following features:

HP A5800G Switch Series

HP A5800G Switch Series

Throughput up to 154.75 mpps

The A5800-24G-SFP also supports hot-swappable fans.

HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)

HP A5800G Switch Series (Cont.)

A5800-48G switch with 2 slots

The A5800-48G and A5800-48G-PoE switches include the following features: