Specifications

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•IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP): automated device discovery protocol for easy mapping by
network management applications
•Management simplicity: common networking features and CLI implementation (common throughout
HP ProCurve 8200zl, 6600, 6200yl, 5400zl, and 3500yl switches)
•Command authorization: leverages RADIUS to link a custom list of CLI commands to individual network
administrator’s login; also provides an audit trail
•Friendly port names: allow assignment of descriptive names to ports
•Multiple configuration files: can be stored to the flash image
•Dual flash images: provide independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while
upgrading
Connectivity
•IPv6:
− IPv6 Host: switches are managed and deployed at the IPv6 network’s edge
− Dual stack (IPv4/IPv6): transitions from IPv4 to IPv6, supporting connectivity for both protocols
− MLD snooping: forwards IPv6 multicast traffic to the appropriate interface, preventing traffic flooding
− IPv6 ACL/QoS: supports ACL and QoS for IPv6 network traffic
− IPv6 ready: switch hardware can support IPv6 routing, tunneling, and security—available when enabled via
software updates in follow-on releases
•Auto-MDIX: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000
ports
•Jumbo frames: on Gigabit and 10-Gb ports, allow high-performance remote backup and disaster-recovery
services with frame size of 9,216 bytes
Performance
•High-speed/capacity architecture: based on the purpose-built ProVision ASICs to provide superior system
performance and scalability
•Selectable queue configurations: increase performance by selecting the number of queues and associated
memory buffering that best meet the requirements of network applications
Resiliency and high availability
•IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and ProCurve trunking: support up to 60 trunks, each
with up to 8 links (ports) per trunk
•IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree: provides high link availability in multiple VLAN environments by allowing
multiple spanning trees; provides legacy support for IEEE 802.1d and IEEE 802.1w
•Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (requires Premium License): VRRP allows groups of two routers to
dynamically back each other up to create highly available routed environments
•Server-to-switch distributed trunking: allows a server to connect to two switches with one logical trunk that
consists of multiple physical connections; enables load-balancing and increases resiliency
•Sparing simplicity: common power supplies, fan trays, and transceivers are used among the 6600 series
products
Layer 2 switching
•ProCurve switch meshing: dynamically load-balances across multiple active redundant links to increase
available aggregate bandwidth
•GARP VLAN Registration Protocol: allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs
•IEEE 802.1ad Q-in-Q (requires Premium License): increases the scalability of Ethernet network by providing a
hierarchical structure; connects multiple LANs on high-speed campus or metro network
•IEEE 802.1v protocol VLANs: isolate select non-IPv4 protocols automatically into their own VLANs