HP E4500 Switch Series

Overview:

The HP E4500 Switch Series are managed, stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches that provide secure, flexible LAN connectivity for enterprise and branch office networks. HP E4500 switches offer Layer 2 switching and dynamic Layer 3 routing, as well as robust security, Quality of Service (QoS), and management features to deliver intelligent edge connectivity for essential business applications. Dual-personality ports allow for both copper and fiber Gigabit uplink connections. The switch supports true stacking with the ability to stack up to eight switch units—384 10/100 ports per stack—with single IP management and distributed aggregated links for high uplink resiliency.

• Enterprise-class security features
• Advanced access and distribution
• Easily add switches when needed
• Stack up eight units—or cluster up to 32 devices
• IEEE 802.1X network access control

HP E4500 Switch Series Models:

	E4500-24 Switch (JE045A)
	E4500-24-PoE Switch (JE047A)
	E4500-28 Switch (JE046A)
	E4500-48-PoE Switch (JE048A)

Features and Benefits:

Quality of Service (QoS)

• Traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p) — allows real-time traffic classification into eight priority levels mapped to eight queues
• Class of service (CoS) — sets the IEEE 802.1p priority tag based on IP address, IP Type of Service (ToS), Layer 3 protocol, TCP/UDP port number, source port, and DiffServ
• Rate limiting — sets per-port ingress enforced maximums and per-port, per-queue guaranteed minimums

Management

• IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) — automated device discovery protocol provides easy mapping by network management applications
• Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD) — monitors cable between two switches and shuts down the ports on both ends if the cable is broken, turning the bi-directional link into uni-directional; this prevents network problems such as loops
• Secure Web GUI — provides a secure, easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring the module via HTTPS
• Command-line interface (CLI) — provides a secure, easy-to-use command-line interface for configuring the module via SSH or a switch console; provides direct real-time session visibility
• SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 — facilitate centralized discovery, monitoring, and secure management of networking devices
• 3Com-heritage Comware V3 Operating System — CLI and Web user interface in common with HP E4XXX and E55XX series switches
• Port mirroring — enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer for monitoring

Connectivity

• Gigabit Uplinks — E4500-24 model has two dual-personality ports for either 10/100/1000 or mini-GBIC SFP connectivity; other models have dual-personality dual mini-GBIC Gigabit SFP ports and ship with two 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers for copper Ethernet connections
• Auto-MDIX — automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
• 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

Manageability

• RMON (remote monitoring) — provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events
• Dual flash images — provides independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading
• Full-featured console — provides complete control of the switch with a familiar command-line interface (CLI)
• Web interface — allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser on the network
• Multiple configuration files — allow multiple configuration files to be stored to flash image
• Software updates — free downloads from the Web
• IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) — automated device discovery protocol provides easy mapping using network management applications
• Virtual stacking capability — single IP address management for a virtual stack of up to 255 Comware-based 3Com legacy devices, including HP E4XXX and E55XX series switches
• Advanced stacking — locally connect up to nine E4500 switches using Gigabit ports and manage as a single entity; improves resiliency by spreading aggregated links across multiple stacked units
• IPv6 management — future-proof networking as the switch is capable of being managed whether the attached network is running IPv4 or IPv6; supports pingv6, tracertv6, Telnetv6, TFTPv6, DNSv6, and ARPv6

Layer 2 switching

• 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
• Jumbo packet support — supports up to 9220-byte frame size to improve performance of large data transfers
• IEEE 802.1ad QinQ — increases the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connects multiple LANs on a high-speed campus or metro network

Layer 3 routing

• Layer 3 IP routing — Static IP routing, RIPv1, and RIPv2 provide routing at media speed

• Access control lists (ACLs) — provide IP Layer 3 filtering based on source/destination IP address/subnet and source/destination TCP/UDP port number
• RADIUS/TACACS+ — eases switch management security administration by using a password authentication server
• Secure Shell (SSHv2) — encrypts all transmitted data for secure, remote command-line interface (CLI) access over IP networks
• Secure Web management with HTTPS and SSL — encrypts all HTTP traffic, allowing secure access to the browser-based management GUI in the switch
• IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS network logins — control port-based access for authentication and accountability
• Port security — allows access only to specified MAC addresses, which can be learned or specified by the administrator
• MAC address lockout — prevents particular configured MAC addresses from connecting to the network
• Switch management logon security — can require either RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication for secure switch CLI logon
• Secure management access — securely encrypts all access methods (CLI, GUI, or MIB) through SSHv2, SSL, and/or SNMPv3
• Custom banner — displays security policy when users log in to the switch
• Automatic VLAN assignment — automatically assigns users to the appropriate VLAN based on their identity and location and the time of day
• Management password — provides security so that only authorized access to the Web browser interface is allowed

Convergence

• LLDP-MED (Media Endpoint Discovery) — is a standard extension of LLDP that stores values for parameters such as QoS and VLAN to automatically configure network devices such as IP phones
• Automated voice VLAN assignment — recognizes IP phones and automatically assigns voice traffic to a dedicated VLAN for IP phones

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:

	E4500-24 (JE045A)	E4500-24-PoE (JE047A)
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 dual-personality ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T or 1000Base-X (SFP) ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port	24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3af PoE) Duplex: half or full 2 dual-personality ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T or 1000Base-X (SFP) ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	10.6(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (26.92 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)	16.8(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (42.67 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)
Weight	7.3 lb. (3.31 kg)	13.9 lb. (6.31 kg)
Memory and processor
	Broadcom 5836, 64 MB SDRAM, 8 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB	Broadcom 5836, 64 MB SDRAM, 8 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
Throughput	6.5 million pps	6.5 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	8.8 Gbps	8.8 Gbps
Routing table size	2000 entries	2000 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 95%, noncondensing	10% to 95%, 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	10% to 95%, noncondensing	10% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-48 to -60 VDC	-48 to -60 VDC
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Safety
	UL 60950IEC 60950-1EN 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03EU RoHS Compliant	UL 60950IEC 60950-1EN 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03EU RoHS Compliant
Notes
		Two pairs of Gigabit SFP ports operate as combination ports. Unit ships with two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers for copper connections.
	E4500-48 (JE046A)	E4500-48-PoE (JE048A)
Port
	48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX) Duplex: half or full 2 dual-personality ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T or 1000Base-X (SFP) ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port	48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100 PoE ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3af PoE) Duplex: half or full 2 dual-personality ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T or 1000Base-X (SFP) ports 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	10.6(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (26.92 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)	16.8(d) x 17.3(w) x 1.7(h) in. (42.67 x 43.94 x 4.32 cm) (1U height)
Weight	7.3 lb. (3.31 kg)	13.9 lb. (6.31 kg)
Memory and processor
	Broadcom 5836, 64 MB SDRAM, 8 MB flash; packet buffer size: 32 MB	Broadcom 5836, 64 MB SDRAM, 8 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
Throughput	10.1 million pps	10.1 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	13.6 Gbps	13.6 Gbps
Routing table size	2000 entries	2000 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 95%, noncondensing	10% to 95%, 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	10% to 95%, noncondensing	10% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-48 to -60 VDC	-48 to -60 VDC
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Safety
	UL 60950IEC 60950-1EN 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03EU RoHS Compliant	UL 60950IEC 60950-1EN 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03EU RoHS Compliant
Notes
	Two pairs of Gigabit SFP ports operate as combination ports. Unit ships with two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers for copper connections.	Two pairs of Gigabit SFP ports operate as combination ports. Unit ships with two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers for copper connections.

Additional Features:

(Applies to All Switches in Series)

Services and Support:

HP Care Packs for HP Networking (All Models in Series)

• 3-year, 4-hour onsite, 13x5 coverage for hardware (UV834E)
• 3-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware (UV837E)
• 3-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 SW phone support and SW updates (UV840E)
• 3-year, 24x7 SW phone support, software updates (UV843E)
• Installation with minimum configuration, system-based pricing (UW451E)
• 4-year, 4-hour onsite, 13x5 coverage for hardware (UV835E)
• 4-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware (UV838E)
• 4-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone (UV841E)
• 4-year, 24x7 SW phone support, software updates (UV844E)
• 5-year, 4-hour onsite, 13x5 coverage for hardware (UV836E)
• 5-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware (UV839E)
• 5-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone (UV842E)
• 5-year, 24x7 SW phone support, software updates (UV845E)
• 3 Yr 6 hr Call-to-Repair Onsite (UW434E)
• 4 Yr 6 hr Call-to-Repair Onsite (UW435E)
• 5 Yr 6 hr Call-to-Repair Onsite (UW436E)

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Documentation:

HP E4500 Switch Series Datasheet (.PDF)