Port mirroring
enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer for monitoring
OAM
(IEEE 802.3ah)
operational, administration and maintenance (OAM) management capabilities detects data link layer problems that occurred in
the "last mile"; monitors the status of the link between the two devices
CFD
(IEEE 802.1ag)
connectivity fault detection (CFD) provides a Layer 2 link OAM mechanism used for link connectivity detection and fault locating
Additional information
HP Intelligent Resilient Framework
(IRF)
Creates virtual resilient switching fabrics, where two or more switches perform as a single Layer 2 switch and Layer 3
router
Switches do not have to be co-located and can be part of a disaster-recovery system
Servers or switches can be attached using standard LACP for automatic load balancing and high availability
Simplifies network operation by eliminating the complexity of Spanning Tree Protocol, ECMP, or VRRP
OAA modules
support wireless network management and high-performance security applications; leverage network infrastructure
investment
Green IT and power
use the latest advances in silicon development, shut off unused ports, and use variable-speed fans to improve energy efficiency
Higher scalability with IRF
simplifies the architecture of server access networks and reduces cost and complexity; up to nine 5800 Switches can be
combined to deliver unmatched scalability of virtualized access layer switches and flatter, two-tier FlexFabric networks
Warranty and support
Lifetime warranty
for as long as you own the product with advance replacement and next-business-day delivery (available in most countries)
†
Electronic and telephone support
limited electronic and telephone support is available from HP; to reach our support centers, refer to:
www.hp.com/networking/contact-support
; for details on the duration of support provided with your product purchase, refer to:
www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary
Software releases
to find software for your product, refer to:
www.hp.com/networking/support
; for details on the software releases available with
your product purchase, refer to:
www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary
†HP warranty includes repair or replacement of hardware for as long as you own the product, with next business day advance
replacement (available in most countries). The disk drive included with HP AllianceOne Advanced Services and Services zl Modules, HP
Threat Management Services zl Module, HP AllianceOne Extended zl Module with Riverbed Steelhead, HP MSM765zl Mobility Controller
and HP Survivable Branch Communication zl Module powered by Microsoft Lync has a five-year hardware warranty. For details, refer to
the Software license and hardware warranty statements at:
www.hp.com/networking/warranty
.
QuickSpecs
HP 5800 Switch Series
Overview
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