HP AdvanceStack Switches and Bridges

HP AdvanceStack switches and bridges provide scalability and deliver high performance for existing and future networks.

Performance at the workgroup, department, or campus level

HP AdvanceStack switches improve network performance by increasing the number of simultaneous communications on the network. Fully compatible with existing 10Base-T infrastructure and LAN adapters, they allow trouble-free upgrades, guarantee investment protection, and minimize network disruption. For smaller networks, HP AdvanceStack bridges provide a cost-effective solution for reducing network congestion.

Integration of 10-Mb/s and 100-Mb/s Ethernet networks

As networks grow, 100-Mb/s workgroups or nodes are added to existing legacy networks that typically operate at 10 Mb/s. With HP AdvanceStack switches, these mixed 10- and 100-Mb/s Ethernet networks can be easily and seamlessly integrated into one environment.

An alternative to local routing

The development of a router-based network often means a huge investment in time and money on network design and device configuration. HP AdvanceStack switches are plug-and-play devices; in most cases, they do not require any configuration at all. HP AdvanceStack switches offer a viable alternative to most of the segmentation needs currently fulfilled by local routers.

HP provides a broad range of switches to meet your networking needs

Maximum uptime

HP AdvanceStack switches and bridges improve network availability by providing redundancy in the event of device or link failure. With proactive management provided by SNMP and EASE (Embedded Advanced Sampling Environment) agents, these devices ensure that maximum uptime is available for the network. All switches and bridges are backed by an industry-leading three-year onsite warranty and follow HPís tradition of excellent quality, service, and support.

Optimized network design

Switched environments, unlike those based on shared technologies, require careful design of the network topology to ensure that key nodes are placed at the right location. HPís solution allows simultaneous and continuous traffic monitoring on each segment. It provides a list of ìtop talkersî and communications links, so that you can move nodes from one segment to another to achieve optimum performance. This solution is based on the cost-effective HP EASE traffic sampling technology, which is included in all HP network manageable products.

Safe buy

HP AdvanceStack switches are designed to ensure seamless network evolution. They offer:

• Full scalability, so that you can add connectivity as your network grows
  
  
• A wide choice of technologies that allows you to upgrade your workgroups at your own pace
  
  
• Media flexibility for a variety of topologies

Choosing the most suitable solution for your network

Today, Hewlett-Packard supports 100VG-AnyLAN, 100Base-T, FDDI, and Ethernet switching for building high-performance workgroups and interconnected workgroups. The combination of these complementary technologies allows Hewlett-Packard to offer a wide range of network solutions.

• HP J3125A AdvanceStack Switch 200
  Economical workgroup switch with fixed configuration for end-node connections. Includes 16 10Base-T ports and two high-speed 100VG-AnyLAN ports (for one 100VG connector). Designed for standalone networks or distributed workgroups in a larger network.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• HP J3126A AdvanceStack Switch 100
  Same as HP J3125A, except includes 16 10Base-T ports and one high-speed 100Base-TX port.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• HP J2980A 10/100 LAN Switch-16
  Segment switch for performance at the department level. Includes 16 10Base-T ports and two slots for additional high-speed 100VG-AnyLAN or 100Base-T connectivity. Ideal for connecting servers in the high-speed computer room and user workgroups.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • HP J2981A 100VG Switch Module for LAN Switch-16
    Slide-in module with two 100VG ports. Media connectivity through 100VG transceivers.
    
    
  • HP J2984A 100Base-T Switch Module for LAN Switch-16
    Slide-in module with one 100Base-TX port.
    
    
• HP J3100A AdvanceStack Switch 2000
  Highly modular, high-performance switch for interconnecting workgroups in mid- to large-size networks. Its six-slot architecture provides a choice in port density, technology, and media, for a fully customized solution.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • HP J3191A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 100Base-T Module
    Slide-in module supports one fiber (FX) and one UTP (TX) connection.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • HP J3102A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 10Base-T Module
    Slide-in module with four RJ-45 ports for 10Base-T. One transceiver slot is available for different media connectivity requirements.
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • HP J3108A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 FDDI Module
    Slide-in module with one DAS or two SAS FDDI interfaces.
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • HP J3103A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 100VG Module
    Slide-in module with two 100VG-AnyLAN ports. Media connectivity through 100VG transceivers which must be purchased separately.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • HP J3109A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 10Base-F Module
    Slide-in module with four fiber-optic ports for 10Base-F.
    
    
  • HP J3136A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 Redundant Power Supply
    Load-sharing redundant power supply provides a second power receptacle.
    
    
• HP J3101A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 Bundle (base unit plus three add-on modules: two J3102A, one J3103A)
  Preconfigured Switch 2000 for mixed 10/100-Mb/s environments. Includes eight 10Base-T and two 100VG ports as well as three slots for expandability (100VG transceivers are required and must be purchased separately).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• HP 28681A AdvanceStack Bridge LB
  Low-cost local bridge for uncomplicated networks of medium size.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• HP 28673A AdvanceStack Bridge MB
  High-performance, local, spanning tree bridge for large, fault-tolerant networks.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• HP 28674B AdvanceStack Bridge RB
  High-performance, spanning tree bridge for multi-site networks.