- Advanced classifier-based QoS: classifies traffic using multiple match criteria based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information; applies QoS policies such as setting priority level and rate limit to selected traffic on a per-port or per-VLAN basis
- Traffic policing: supports Committed Access Rate (CAR) and line rate
- Powerful QoS feature: creates traffic classes based on access control lists (ACLs), IEEE 802.1p precedence, IP, and DSCP or Type of Service (ToS) precedence; supports filter, redirect, mirror, or remark; supports the following congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR), weighted fair queuing (WFQ), weighted random early discard (WRED), weighted deficit round robin (WDRR), SP+WDRR, and SP+WFQ
- Storm restraint: allows limitation of broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic rate to cutdown on unwanted broadcast traffic on the network
- Friendly port names: allows assignment of descriptive names to ports
- sFlow (RFC 3176): provides scalable ASIC-based wire-speed network monitoring and accounting with no impact on network performance
- Complete session logging: provides detailed information for problem identification and resolution
- Remote configuration and management: enables configuration and management through a secure Web browser or a CLI located at a remote device
- Manager and operator privilege levels: provides read-only (operator) and read/write (manager) access on CLI and Web browser management interfaces
- Auto-MDIX: provides automatic adjustments for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports
- Packet storm protection: protects against broadcast, multicast, or unicast storms with user-defined thresholds
- Ethernet operations, administration and maintenance (OAM): detects data link layer problems that occurred in the ""last mile"" using the IEEE 802.3ah OAM standard; monitors the status of the link between the two devices
- Flow control: provides back pressure using standard IEEE 802.3x, reducing congestion in heavy traffic situations
- Fixed 10 GbE ports: provides two fixed SFP+ ports for a 20 GbE connection to the network without the need for additional extension interface modules
- Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs): helps provide high levels of security and ease of administration without impacting network performance with a feature-rich TCAM-based ACL implementation
- Nonblocking architecture: delivers up to 224 Gbps of wire-speed switching with a nonblocking switching fabric and up to 167 million pps throughput
The HPE 5500 HI Switch series of Gigabit Ethernet switches delivers outstanding resiliency, security, and multiservice support capabilities at the edge layer of data center, large campus, and metro Ethernet networks. The switches can also be used in the core layer of SMB networks.
With Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) support and available dual power supplies, the HPE 5500 HI Switch series can deliver the highest levels of resiliency and manageability. In addition, the PoE+ models provide up to 1,440 W of PoE+ power with the dual power supply configuration.
Designed with two fixed 10 GbE ports and extension module flexibility. With complete IPv4/IPv6 and MPLS/VPLS features, the HPE 5500 HI Switch series provides investment protection with an easy transition from IPv4 to IPv6 networks.