The HP ProCurve Switch 4100gl series is convergence-ready and easy to use in compact 8-slot and 4-slot modular form factors. Based on HP Fast Path Technology, these switches provide reliable, high-performance, high-density 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, or Gigabit connectivity for a growing network. The Switch 4100gl series is the low-cost, modular alternative to stackable switches and includes a lifetime warranty.

Key features

Basic IP routing

• Enables automatic routing with up to 16 external routes—including one default route—in IP networks

Traffic prioritization (802.1p)

• Allows real-time traffic classification into 8 priority levels mapped to 3 queues

iSCSI support

• Enables the deployment of Ethernet storage area network solutions using the iSCSI standard

Fast Path Technology

• Wire-speed switching of intra-module traffic for up to 71.4 million pps throughput

Fast switch fabric

• High-performance switch fabric (up to 36.6 Gbps)

Hot-swappable modules

• Permit modules and mini-GBICs to be added or swapped without interrupting the network

Dual flash images

• Provide independent primary and secondary OS files for backup while upgrading

Optional redundant power supply

• Provides uninterrupted power

VLAN

• Supports complete 802.1Q (4,096 VLAN IDs) and 256 VLANs simultaneously

Port security

• Prevents unauthorized access using MAC address lockdown

TACACS+

• Eases switch management security administration by using a password authentication server

Secure Shell (SSHv2)

• Encrypts all transmitted data for secure CLI remote access over IP networks

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

• Encrypts all HTTP traffic, allowing secure access to the browser-based management GUI in the switch

Secure access to manage the 4100gl series

• All access methods—CLI, GUI, or MIB—are securely encrypted through SSHv2, SSL, and/or SNMPv3

HP Auto-MDIX

• Automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports

Stacking capability

• Single IP address management for a virtual stack of up to 16 switches, including the 2500 series, 2600 series, 2800 series, 4000m, 6108, 8000m, and 4100gl series

Warranty

• For as long as you own the product, with next-business-day advance replacement (available in most countries)