Product description
The HPE 5120 EI switch series supports static Layer 3 routing, diversified services, and IPv6 forwarding, as well as provides up to four 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) extended interfaces. Unique Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology creates a virtual fabric by managing several switches as one logical device, which increases network resilience, performance, and availability while reducing operational complexity. This switch provides Gigabit Ethernet access and can be used at the edge of a network or to connect server clusters in data centers. High scalability provides investment protection with two expansion slots, each of which can support two-port 10GbE expansion modules. High availability, simplified management, and comprehensive security control policies are among the key features that distinguish this series.
Product features
- Broadcast control
Allows limitation of broadcast traffic rate to cut down on unwanted network broadcast traffic. - Advanced classifier-based QoS
Classifies traffic using multiple match criteria based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information; applies QoS policies such as setting priority level and rate limit to selected traffic on a port, VLAN, or whole switch. - Powerful QoS feature
Supports the following congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR), and SP+WRR. - Manager and operator privilege levels
Enable read-only (operator) and read-write (manager) access on CLI and web browser management interfaces. - Command authorization
Leverages HWTACACS to link a custom list of CLI commands to an individual network administrator's login; also provides an audit trail. - Secure web GUI
Provides a secure, easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring the module via HTTPS. - Complete session logging
Provides detailed information for problem identification and resolution. - SNMPv1, v2c, and v3
Facilitate centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management of networking devices. - Remote monitoring (RMON)
Uses standard SNMP to monitor essential network functions; supports events, alarm, history, and statistics group plus a private alarm extension group. - IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
Automated device discovery protocol provides easy mapping by network management applications. - Management VLAN
Segments traffic to and from management interfaces, including CLI/telnet, a web browser interface, and SNMP. - Remote intelligent mirroring
Mirrors ingress/egress ACL-selected traffic from a switch port or VLAN to a local or remote switch port anywhere on the network. - Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP)
Monitors cable between two switches and shuts down the ports on both ends if the cable is broken, this prevents network problems such as loops. - Troubleshooting
Ingress and egress port monitoring enable network problem solving; virtual cable tests provide visibility into cable problems. - Flow control
Using standard IEEE 802.3x, it provides back pressure to reduce congestion in heavy traffic situations. - Ethernet OAM
Provides a Layer 2 link performance and fault detection monitoring tool, which reduces failover and network convergence times. - High-bandwidth CX4 local stacking
When locally stacked using CX4 local stacking, achieves 12 Gbps per connection, allowing for up to 96 Gbps total stacking bandwidth (full duplex) in a resilient stacking configuration. - Separate data and control paths
Keeps control separated from services and keeps service processing isolated; increases security and performance. - Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP)
Connects multiple switches in a high-performance ring using standard Ethernet technology. - 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.
