Description
12 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the HPE Aruba 6000 switch are a type of network connection that provides high-speed data transfer capabilities. Ethernet is a widely used networking standard, and gigabit Ethernet refers to a specific speed of Ethernet that provides a transfer rate of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps).
The 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the switch provide a total aggregate speed of up to 12 Gbps, which is significantly faster than older Ethernet technologies such as 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet. This high-speed capability makes the switch well suited for a variety of networking applications, including high-speed data transfer, video and audio streaming, and large file transfers.
The 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports also provide a large number of physical connections, allowing administrators to connect a large number of devices to the switch. This makes the switch well suited for use in a data center or large enterprise network, where a large number of devices may need to be connected.
In addition to its high-speed capabilities, the 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the HPE Aruba 6000 switch also support advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), which allows administrators to prioritize network traffic, and Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows devices to receive power through the network connection.
Network Management Protocols
Network management protocols are a set of standardized communications protocols used to manage and monitor devices in a computer network. They provide a framework for managing the devices, monitoring their performance, and ensuring the network operates smoothly and efficiently.
Some common network management protocols include:
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): A widely used protocol for monitoring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, and servers.
- Remote Monitoring (RMON): A standard for monitoring network performance and usage, including statistics on network traffic, error rates, and utilization.
- Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP): A protocol used to manage and monitor the status of network devices, including error and status messages.
- Telnet: A protocol for remotely accessing and managing network devices through a command-line interface.
- Secure Shell (SSH): A secure version of Telnet that provides encrypted communication for remote management and access.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): A protocol used for web-based management of network devices.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP): A protocol for transferring files between network devices and management systems.
These protocols are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of a network, and the HPE Aruba 6000 switch supports a range of network management protocols to provide easy and flexible management options. This allows administrators to choose the protocol that best meets their needs and manage the switch in a way that is convenient and efficient.
Scalability for Future Network Expansion
Scalability refers to the ability of a network to grow and adapt to changing demands without sacrificing performance or functionality. In the context of the HPE Aruba 6000 switch, scalability refers to its ability to accommodate future network expansion.
As a business grows, its network requirements change and evolve. This may include adding new users, devices, and applications, or expanding to new locations. The R8N89A HPE Aruba 6000 switch is designed to be scalable, so it can accommodate these changes without requiring a complete overhaul of the network.
For example, the switch may have 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports now, but if the network requires additional ports in the future, the switch can be upgraded with additional modules or switches to accommodate this growth. This allows organizations to invest in a network infrastructure that can grow with them, instead of having to replace it every time their needs change.
Scalability is an important consideration when choosing a network switch, as it ensures that the investment will remain relevant and effective as the network evolves over time.
General Information about the HPE R8N89A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# R8N89A
- Product Type: Stackable Switch
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type : Rack-mountable 1u
- Ethernet Technilogy: Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports: 12 X 10/100/1000 (poe+) + 2 X Gigabit Sfp + 2 X 1000base-t
- Power Over Ethernet (poe) : Poe
- Poe Budget : 139 W
Performance
- Packet Buffer Size: 12.38 Mb ¦ Throughput: 23.8 Mpps ¦ Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps ¦ Latency (1 Gbps): 2.3 ?s ¦ Latency (10 Gbps): 2.6 ?s
- Capacity : Switched Virtual Interfaces (svis): 16 ¦ Arp Entries: 1024 ¦ Ipv4 Routes (unicast): 512 ¦ Ipv6 Routes (unicast): 512 ¦ Igmp Groups: 512 ¦ Mld Groups: 512 ¦ Ipv4 Acl Entries (ingress): 256 ¦ Ipv6 Acl Entries (ingress): 128 ¦ Mac Acl Entries (ingress): 256
- Mac Address Table Size : 8192 Entries
- Jumbo Frame Support : 9198 Bytes
- Routing Protocol : Igmpv2, Igmpv3
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp 1, Snmp 3, Snmp 2c, Http, Https, Radius
- Encryption Algorithm : Ssl
- Authentication Method : Secure Shell (ssh), Radius, Tacacs+, Secure Shell V.2 (ssh2)
Features
- Flow Control, Bootp Support, Arp Support, Vlan Support, Diffserv Support, Ipv6 Support, Sntp Support, Sflow, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (mstp) Support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (tftp) Support, Access Control List (acl) Support, Mld Snooping, Trusted Platform Module (tpm), Fanless, Lacp Support, Lldp Support, Dhcp Client, Management Information Base (mib), Neighbor Discovery Protocol (ndp), Snmp Support, Internet Control Message Protocol (icmp), Dns Client, Lldp-med, User Datagram Protocol (udp), Rapid Reconfiguration Of Spanning Tree (rstp), Ipv6 Addressing
- Compliant Standards : Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.1d, Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.3ab, Ieee 802.1p, Ieee 802.3af, Ieee 802.3x, Ieee 802.3ad (lacp), Ieee 802.1w, Ieee 802.1s, Ieee 802.3at, Ieee 802.3az
Processor/Memory
- Processor : 1 X Arm A9: 1.016 Ghz
- Ram : 4 Gb Ddr3 Sdram
- Flash Memory : 16 Gb
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 1.7Inch
- Width: 10Inch
- Depth: 10Inch
- Weight: 6.13 lb
Power
- Power Device : Internal Power Supply
- Voltage Required : Ac 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational : 21.9 Watt
