Datasheet

HP 5500 EI Switch Series
Data sheet
Product overview
These Gigabit Ethernet switches deliver outstanding
security, reliability, and multiservice support
capabilities for robust switching at the edge or
aggregation layer of large enterprise and campus
networks, or in the core layer of SMB networks. The
HP 5500 EI Switch Series is comprised of Layer 2/3
Gigabit Ethernet switches that can accommodate the
most demanding applications and provide resilient
and secure connectivity as well as the latest traffic
prioritization technologies to enhance applications on
convergent networks. With complete IPv4/IPv6
dual-stack support, the series provides a migration
path from IPv4 to IPv6 and has hardware support for
IPv6. Designed for increased flexibility, these switches
are available with 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) and non-PoE models are
available with optional GbE and 10 GbE expansion
capability. The all-fiber model with dual power
supplies is ideal for applications that require the
highest availability.
Key features
High expandability for investment protection
Premium security and integrated management
Multilayer reliability
Convergence-ready support
Outstanding Quality of Service (QoS)

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