HP A3610 Switch Series

Overview:

These are fully managed 24- or 48-port 10/100 Layer 3 wire-speed Fast Ethernet switches with 4 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and full management features. The series has Layer 2/Layer 3 switching with advanced Layer 3 routing using static routes, RIP, OSPF BGP, and multicast (PIM) routing. Fully IPv6 capable, with advanced IPv6/IPv4 routing, this series delivers a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6.

• Full enterprise-class management features
• Lower network administration costs
• Unified network security strategy
• Easy migration from IPv4 to IPv6

HP A3610 Switch Series Models:

	A3610-24 Switch (JD336A)
	A3610-24-TP Switch (JD337A)
	A3610-24-SFP Switch (JD338A)
	A3610-48 Switch (JD335A)

Features and Benefits:

Quality of Service (QoS)

• Broadcast control — allows limitation of broadcast traffic rate to cut down on unwanted broadcast traffic on the network
• Powerful QoS feature — supports the following congestion actions: strict priority queuing (SP), weighted round robin (WRR), SP+WRR, and WRED
• Traffic policing — supports Committed Access Rate (CAR) and line rate
• 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

Management

• Friendly port names — allow assignment of descriptive names to ports
• Remote configuration and management — is available through a secure Web browser or a command-line interface (CLI)
• 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
• Multiple configuration files — can be stored to the flash image
• 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
• sFlow (RFC 3176) — provides scalable, ASIC-based wire-speed network monitoring and accounting with no impact on network performance; this allows network operators to gather a variety of sophisticated network statistics and information for capacity planning and real-time network monitoring purposes
• Management VLAN — segments traffic to and from management interfaces, including CLI/telnet, a Web browser interface, and SNMP
• Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP) — monitors cable between two switches and shuts down the ports on both ends if the cable is broken, preventing network problems such as loops
• IPv6 management — future-proofs networking, as the switch is capable of being managed whether the attached network is running IPv4 or IPv6; supports Pingv6, Tracertv6, Telnetv6, TFTPv6, DNSv6, Syslogv6, FTPv6, SNMPv6, and ARPv6
• Troubleshooting — ingress and egress port monitoring enable network problem solving; virtual cable tests provide visibility into cable problems

Connectivity

• Auto-MDIX — automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
• 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
• Jumbo packet support — supports up to 9216-byte frame size to improve performance of large data transfers
• Dual-personality functionality — four 10/100/1000 ports or SFP slots for optional fiber connectivity such as Gigabit-SX, -LX, or -LH
• High-density port connectivity — provides up to 48 fixed 10/100BASE-T or 24 SFP 100BASE-X ports in a Layer 2/Layer 3/Layer 4 switch

Performance

• Nonblocking architecture — up to 17.6 Gbps nonblocking switching fabric provides wire-speed switching with up to 13.1 million pps throughput
• 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

Resiliency and high availability

• Separate data and control paths — keeps control separated from services and keeps service processing isolated; increases security and performance
• External redundant power supply — provides high reliability
• Smart link — allows 50 ms failover between links
• Spanning Tree/MSTP and RSTP — provide redundant links while preventing network loops
• Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP) — connects multiple switches in a high-performance ring using standard Ethernet technology; traffic can be rerouted around the ring in less than 50 ms, reducing the impact on traffic and applications
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) — allows a group of routers to dynamically back each other up to create highly available routed environments

Layer 2 switching

• 16K MAC address table — provides access to many Layer 2 devices
• VLAN support and tagging — support IEEE 802.1Q, with 4094 simultaneous VLAN IDs
• GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) — allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs
• IEEE 802.1ad QinQ and Selective QinQ — increase the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connect multiple LANs on a high-speed campus or metro network
• 10 GbE port aggregation — allows grouping of ports to increase overall data throughput to a remote device
• IGMP and MLD snooping — effectively control and manage the flooding of multicast packets in a Layer 2 network

Layer 3 services

• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) — determines the MAC address of another IP host in the same subnet
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) — simplifies the management of large IP networks; supports client; DHCP Relay enables DHCP operation across subnets
• Loopback interface address — defines an address in Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and OSPF that can always be reachable, improving diagnostic capability
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP) helper function — allows UDP broadcasts to be directed across router interfaces to specific IP unicast or subnet broadcast addresses and prevents server spoofing for UDP services such as DHCP
• Route maps — provide more control during route redistribution; allow filtering and altering of route metrics

• IPv4 routing protocols — supports static routes, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
• IPv6 routing protocols — provides routing of IPv6 at wire speed; supports static routes, RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, and BGP4+ for IPv6
• Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) — enables multiple equal-cost links in a routing environment to increase link redundancy and scale bandwidth
• Policy-based routing — makes routing decisions based on policies set by the network administrator
• IPv6 tunnels over IPv4 — allows IPv6 infrastructure to be connected over legacy IPv4 networks
• Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) — enables link connectivity monitoring and reduces network convergence time for RIP, OSPF, BGP, static routing, and VRRP

• Access control lists (ACLs) — provide IP Layer 2 to Layer 4 traffic filtering; support global ACL, VLAN ACL, port ACL, and IPv6 ACL
• IEEE 802.1X — industry-standard method of user authentication using an IEEE 802.1X supplicant on the client in conjunction with a RADIUS server
• MAC-based authentication — authenticates the client with the RADIUS server based on the client's MAC address
• Identity-driven security and access control —
  • Per-user ACLs — permit or deny user access to specific network resources based on user identity and time of day, allowing multiple types of users on the same network to access specific network services without risk to network security or unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Automatic VLAN assignment — automatically assigns users to the appropriate VLAN based on their identities
• Secure management access — securely encrypts all access methods (CLI, GUI, or MIB) through SSHv2, SSL, and/or SNMPv3
• Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) — allows secure file transfer to and from the switch; protects against unwanted file downloads or unauthorized copying of switch configuration file
• Guest VLAN — similar to IEEE 802.1X, it provides a browser-based environment to authenticated clients
• Endpoint Admission Defense (EAD) — provides security policies to users accessing a network
• Port security — allows access only to specified MAC addresses, which can be learned or specified by the administrator
• Port isolation — secures and adds privacy, and prevents malicious attackers from obtaining user information
• STP BPDU port protection — blocks Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) on ports that do not require BPDUs, preventing forged BPDU attacks
• STP Root Guard — protects root bridge from malicious attack or configuration mistakes
• DHCP protection — blocks DHCP packets from unauthorized DHCP servers, preventing denial-of-service attacks
• Dynamic ARP protection — blocks ARP broadcasts from unauthorized hosts, preventing eavesdropping or theft of network data
• IP source guard — helps prevent IP spoofing attacks
• RADIUS/HWTACACS — eases switch management security administration by using a password authentication server

Convergence

• IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) — is an automated device discovery protocol for easy mapping by network management applications
• LLDP-MED — is a standard extension that automatically configures network devices, including LLDP-capable IP phones
• LLDP-CDP compatibility — receives and recognizes CDP packets from Cisco's IP phones for seamless interoperation
• Voice VLAN — automatically assigns VLAN and priority for IP phones, simplifying network configuration and maintenance
• IP multicast snooping (data-driven IGMP) — automatically prevents flooding of IP multicast traffic
• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) — is used by IP hosts to establish and maintain multicast groups; supports v1, v2, and v3; utilizes Any-Source Multicast (ASM) or Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) to manage IPv4 multicast networks
• Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) — is used for IPv4 and IPv6 multicast applications; supports PIM dense mode (DM), sparse mode (SM), and source-specific mode (SSM)
• Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP) — is used for inter-domain multicast applications, allowing multiple PIM-SM domains to interoperate
• Multicast VLAN — allows multiple VLANs to receive the same IPv4 or IPv6 multicast traffic, reducing network bandwidth demand by eliminating multiple streams to each VLAN

Additional information

• Green initiative support — provides support for RoHS and WEEE regulations

Warranty and support

• 1-year warranty — with advance replacement and 10-calendar-day delivery (available in most countries)
• Electronic and telephone support — limited electronic and telephone support is available from HP; refer to www.hp.com/networking/warranty for details on the support provided and the period during which support is available
• Software releases — refer to www.hp.com/networking/warranty for details on the software releases provided and the period during which software releases are available for your product(s)

Specifications:

	A3610-24 (JD336A)	A3610-48 (JD335A)
Port
	24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX) Duplex: half or full 4 SFP 1000 Mbps ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port	48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX) Duplex: half or full 4 SFP 1000 Mbps ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	10.2(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (25.91 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)	10.2(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (25.91 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)
Weight	7.94 lb. (3.6 kg)	8.38 lb. (3.8 kg)
Memory and processor
	128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB	128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB
Mounting
	Mounts in an EIA standard 19-in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)	Mounts in an EIA standard 19-in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)
Performance
Latency	< 10 µs	< 10 µs
Throughput	Up to 9.5 million pps	Up to 13.1 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	12.8 Gbps	17.6 Gbps
Routing table size	11000 entries	11000 entries
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Non-Operating temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Non-Operating relative humidity	5% to 95%, noncondensing	5% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Maximum heat dissipation	119 BTU/hr (125.54 kJ/hr)	153 BTU/hr (161.42 kJ/hr)
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-48 to -60 VDC	-48 to -60 VDC
Maximum power rating	35 W	45 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Notes	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.
Safety
	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance
	A3610-24-TP (JD337A)	A3610-24-SFP (JD338A)
Port
	24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX) Duplex: half or full 2 SFP 1000 Mbps ports 2 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T) Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 1 RJ-45 serial console port	24 SFP 100 Mbps ports 2 SFP 1000 Mbps ports 2 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T) Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	10.2(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (25.91 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)	10.2(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (25.91 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)
Weight	8.16 lb. (3.7 kg)	8.38 lb. (3.8 kg)
Memory and processor
	128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB	128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB
Mounting
	Mounts in an EIA standard 19-in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)	Mounts in an EIA standard 19-in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)
Performance
Latency	< 10 µs	< 10 µs
Throughput	Up to 9.5 million pps	Up to 9.5 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	12.8 Gbps	12.8 Gbps
Routing table size	11000 entries	11000 entries
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Non-Operating temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Non-Operating relative humidity	5% to 95%, noncondensing	5% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Maximum heat dissipation	137 BTU/hr (144.54 kJ/hr)	205 BTU/hr (216.27 kJ/hr)
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-48 to -60 VDC	-48 to -60 VDC
Maximum power rating	40 W	60 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Notes	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.
Safety
	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance

Additional Features:

(Applies to All Switches in Series)

Services and Support:

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• 5-year, 24x7 SW phone support, software updates (UV833E)
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• 4 Yr 6 hr Call-to-Repair Onsite (UW432E)
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Documentation:

HP A3610 Switch Series Datasheet (.PDF)