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LAN Switching
Business Overview
September 2010
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Functional
Technical/ BU
CEO/ Chairman
Executive Team
HP finds new CEO. Former CEO from SAP, Leo Apotheker
Leo Apotheker
new CEO
Shane Robison
EVP & CTO
Cathie Lesjak
EVP & CFO
Randy Mott
EVP & CIO
Pete Bocian
EVP & CAO
Ann M.
Livermore
EVP, Enterprise
Business
David Donatelli
EVP & GM,
Enterprise
Servers, Storage
& Networking
Michael J. Holston
EVP & General
Counsel
Bill Veghte
EVP Software
Enterprise
Business
Francesco
Serafini
EVP, Emerging
Markets
Prith Banerjee
SVP, Research
HP Labs
Michael
Mendenhall
SVP & CMO
Vyomesh Joshi
EVP, Imaging &
Printing Group
Tom Hogan
EVP, Enterprise
Sales, Marketing
& Strategy
Todd Bradley
EVP, Personal
Systems Group
Marcela Perez de
Alonso
EVP, HR
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Company Overview
Prior to the 3Com and Palm acquisitions, operations were organized into seven
business segments:
Services
Enterprise Storage and Servers (ESS)
HP Software
Personal Systems Group (PSG)
Imaging and Printing Group (IPG)
HP Financial Services (HPFS)
Corporate Investments
Services, ESS, and HP Software reported collectively as HP Enterprise Business.
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3Com / H3C
HP 6600
HP 8200/5400
HP 8200
H3C S5820
H3C S9500/
S7500E/S7500/S5820X
H3C S12500/S9500/
S7500E/S7500/S5820
3Com S7900E
3Com 8800/7900E
HP 6200/6400/5400
HP 5400/8200
HP 8200
H3C S7500E/7500/582
H3C S9500/S7500E/S7500
H3C S9500/S7500E/S7500
3Com 8800/7900E/7750
/5500/4800G
3Com 8800/7900E/7750
3Com 8800/7900E/7750/6000
3Com 5500/4800G
H3C SR6600
HP 1700/1810G/2124/
2510/2520
H3C 3100El
3Com Baseline and
Baseline Plus ranges/
4200/4210/4500/
OfficeConnect
HP TMS ZL blade
HP controllers/APs
H3C controllers/APs
3Com controllers/APs
HP 2610/2810/2910
/3500/5400
H3C S5820X/S5800
/S5600/S5500/S3610/
3100
HP 7000dl
H3C MSR
3Com MSR/5000/3000
3Com 5500/4800G/4500/4210/4200G
H3C SecPath
3Com TippingPoint products
HP 2610/2810/2910
/3500/5400
H3C S5820X/S5800
/S5600/S5500/S3610/
3100
3Com 5500/4800G/4500/4210/4200G
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Product Portfolio
ADVANCED
ESSENTIAL
VALUE
Modular Switches
Modular Switches
HP A12500
HP A9500
HP A7500
HP E8200
HP E5400
HP E4200
Top-of-Rack Switches
HP A5810
HP A5820
HP A6600
HP E5500G
HP E4800G
HP E3500G
HP E2910G
HP E4500G
HP E25x0G
HP E4200G
HP E5500
HP E3500
HP E4500
HP E2610
HP E4210
HP E2810
HP E25x0
WLAN
HP A8800
HP A6600
HP A-MSR 50
HP A-MSR 30
HP A-MSR 20
HP A7000
HP E-MSM7xx Controllers
HP E-MSM4xx Access
Points
HP E-MSM3xx Access
Points
HP E-M110 Access Point
HP E-MSM317 Access
Point
WLAN
Unified Communications
HP A-WX5004 Controller
HP A-WA2xxx Access
Points
HP A3000 Wireless
Switches
HP A9000 Access Points
HP A8760 Access Point
HP A7760 Access Point
HP UC Applications
HP VCX Connect Platform
HP VCX Enterprise
Platform
HP VCX Gateways
HP 3x00 IP Phones
Management
PCM/PCM+
IDM
NIM
TMS zl Module
IMC
NNMi
NA
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SECURITY
IPS
Web Managed
Switches
HP S5100N
HP S2500N
HP S1400N
HP S660N
HP S330
HP S110
HP S10
HP Core Controller
HP V19x0
HP V1810
HP V1700
Unmanaged
Switches
Management
HP V14x0
HP V2124
HP V408
SMS
HP SMS Controller
WLAN/WAN
HP V1xx Wireless Routers
A Family
For customers with
large or complex
deployments seeking
advanced networking
technology
V Family
For value-conscious
customers seeking
easy-to-use
connectivity solutions
E Family
For customers seeking
essential technology
thats affordable and
easy to use
S Family
For companies that
require world-class
network security
solutions
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ESSENTIAL
ProCurve
VALUE
3Com
Modular
Switches
Modular
Switches
HP A12500
HP A9500
HP A7500
HP E8200
HP E5400
HP E4200
Top-of-Rack
Switches
Fixed Port
Switches
HP A5810
HP A5820
HP A6600
HP E5500G
HP E4800G
HP E3500G
HP E2910G
HP E4500G
HP E25x0G
HP E4200G
HP E5500
HP E3500
HP E4500
HP E2610
HP E4210
HP E2810
HP E25x0
Server Blade
Switch
HP A6120
Fixed Port
Switches
HP A5800
HP A5500
HP A5120
HP A36x0
HP A3100
HP Intellijack
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Managed
Switches
H3C
HP V19x0
HP V1810
HP V1700
Unmanaged
Switches
HP V14x0
HP V2124
HP V408
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Product
Type
A6600
Top of rack
A6120
Blade switch
Lifetime
Warranty
Cisco Models
3Com
Cisco Catalyst 2960G,
4948, 4900M
A12500
Modular switch
A9500
Modular switch
Catalyst 6500
A7500
Modular switch
Catalyst 4500
A5800
A5810/A5820
Fixed switch
Top of rack
Catalyst 4900M,
Nexus 5000
A5500
Fixed switch
A5120
Fixed switch
A36x0
Fixed switch
A3100
Fixed switch
Catalyst 2960
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H3C
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Reliability, performance
10G, 10/100/1000, advanced Layer 3
PoE, fiber, service modules (88xx)
Positioning
Campus core
Data center
High-density distribution
Managed/Unmanaged
HP IntelliJack
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Expand LAN connectivity in the wall
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Catalyst 2960
Wiring
Closet
A3100 Strengths
Low-cost Layer 2 access
SFP uplinks
Wire-speed performance
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Can cluster with other 3Com switches
A3100 Weaknesses
No optional uplink modules
Lacks PoE+
Lacks the following security features:
Private VLAN Edge
MAC address-based port-level security
TACACS+
Dynamic ARP Inspection
DHCP snooping
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2960 Advantages
AutoSmartports automatically detects the type of device connected and
offers a Cisco best-practices configuration to the ports.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Time-domain reflectometer (TDR) can diagnose and resolve cabling
issues on copper ports, simplifying troubleshooting.
Configuration wizards need just a few inputs to automatically configure
the switch to effectively handle voice, video, and data.
Optional Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS 2300) provides a
750W redundant AC power backup source for up to 6 units, improving
fault tolerance and network uptime.
Cisco offers manageability features such as Smartports, AutoQoS, and
Express Setup to help lower long-term operating expenses.
Express Setup and one-click upgrades simplify initial configuration and
upgrades once switches are deployed.
Unidirectional link detection (UDLD) and aggressive UDLD detect and
disable unidirectional links to avoid problems such as spanning tree
loops.
Using Network Admission Control (NAC), the network will allow a device
onto the network only if it meets certain criteria, such as having the latest
version of virus software.
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Compete With
Non-PoE
A3100-8TP-EI
A3100-16TP-EI
A3100-26TP
PoE
PoE
A3100-8TP-PWR-EI
A3100-16TP-PWR-EI
A3100-26TP-PWR-EI
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Wiring
Closet
A3600-EI
3560/3750 Advantages
GOLD (Generic On-Line Diagnostics) quickly and effectively diagnoses
hardware issues.
Embedded Event Manager (EEM) allows customized management
capabilities.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Cisco Identity Based Networking Services (IBNS) allows users onto the
network only if they meet certain criteria.
End-to-end NAC security framework.
Advanced security features include Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP source
guard, Private VLANs, and Private VLAN Edge.
Advanced QoS features such as rate limiting, committed information rate
(CIR), shaped round robin, and weighted tail drop deliver superior
performance for data, voice, and video.
Cisco StackWise and StackWise Plus (Catalyst 3750 only) provide a
self-healing, redundant architecture in case of failure.
Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device (for example,
an IP phone or access point) connected to the switch and offers a Cisco
best-practices configuration to the ports.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
SPAN and RSPAN enable remote traffic mirroring for centralized
analysis, helping lower operating expenses.
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Compete With
Non-PoE
A3600-28P-EI
A3610-28P
A3600-52P-EI
A3610-52P
A3600-28F-EI
A3610-28F
PoE
A3600-52P-PWR-EI
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Catalyst 3750-X
A5120-EI
Wiring
Closet
Catalyst 2960-S
A5120-SI
Strengths
1- rack-unit (RU) form factor; optional network module in EI version
Layer 2 and static Layer 3
High-speed, line-rate access connectivity
Weaknesses
Merchant silicon, no investment protection, shorter product lifecycles
PoE, but no PoE+ option
H3C IRF for stacking
Basic security features
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Compete With
Non-PoE
A5120-20P-SI
A5120-28P-SI
A5120-28C-EI
A5120-24P-EI
A5120-52P-SI
A5120-52C-EI
A5120-48P-EI
PoE
A5120-28C-PWR-EI
A5120-52C-PWR-EI
H3C A5120
http://h10152.www1.hp.com/en_US/class.page?pathtype=Purchase&category=CAT_SWITCHES&class=CLS_COR
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Cisco Product
Catalyst
3560-X
Deployment
Catalyst 3750-X
A5500-EI
Access and
Aggregation
A5500-SI
S5500-SI/EI Strengths
24- and 48-port PoE versions
All models can support up to 4 10G uplinks
24-port SFP model
S5500-SI/EI Weaknesses
48-port PoE version requires external RPS to fully power all
PoE ports.
Relatively new product; limited track record.
Clustering, not stacking as defined by Cisco. Can cluster up
to 32 devices (stacking for EI version).
Can cluster with 3Com 5500G, 5500, 4500G, 4200G, 4210.
Cannot cluster with older legacy switches.
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GOLD quickly and effectively diagnoses hardware issues.
EEM allows customized management capabilities.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Cisco IBNS allows users onto the network only if they meet certain
criteria.
End-to-end NAC security framework.
Advanced security features include Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP source
guard, Private VLANs, and Private VLAN Edge.
Advanced QoS features such as rate limiting, CIR, shaped round robin,
and weighted tail drop deliver superior performance for data, voice, and
video.
Cisco StackWise and StackWise Plus (Catalyst 3750 only) provide a
self-healing, redundant architecture in case of failure.
Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device (for example,
an IP phone or access point) connected to the switch and offers a Cisco
best-practices configuration to the ports.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
SPAN and RSPAN enable remote traffic mirroring for centralized
analysis, helping lower operating expenses.
StackPower option.
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Compete With
Non-PoE
A5500-28C-SI
A5500-28C-EI
A5500-52C-SI
A5500-52C-EI
WS-C4928-10GE 28: 1000BASE-X SFP 10GE
A5500-28F-EI
PoE
A5500-28C-PWR-SI
A5500-28C-PWR-EI
A5500-52C-PWR-SI
A5500-52C-PWR-EI
H3C A5500-SI and A5500-EI
http://h10152.www1.hp.com/en_US/class.page?pathtype=Purchase&category=CAT_SWITCHES&class=CLS_CORE_TO_EDGE&na
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 3750-E
Deployment
Catalyst 3750-X
Access and
Aggregation
Strengths
Line-rate performance for small network enterprise cores, aggregation, and access layers
1RU and 2RU platforms with expansion slots to increase density and flexibility
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Optional network module
Weaknesses
Merchant silicon, no investment protection, shorter product lifecycles
PoE; PoE+ ready?
H3C IRF for stacking
Built on Comware operating system; limited innovation in software
Green certificate from Miercom, but no innovation like Cisco StackPower or EnergyWise
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Compete With
Non-PoE
A5800-56C
A5800-32F
PoE
A5800-32C-PWR
A5800-56C-PWR
A5800-60C-PWR
H3C A5800 Site:
http://h10152.www1.hp.com/en_US/family.page?pathtype=Purchase&category=CAT_SWITCHES&class=CLS_CORE_TO_ED
GE&family=FAM_SWTCH_S5800&name=H3C-S5800-Series-Flex-Chassis-Switches
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Catalyst 6500
A7500E
Core and
Aggregation
A7500
Catalyst 4500
*not in HP Configurator
Weaknesses
Merchant silicon, Broadcom reference design
Eight different types of supervisors, increasing scalability and performance, but cannot be mixed
Need two supervisors for full switching capacity; traffic throughput halves if failure occurs
No high-availability features, such as nonstop forwarding/stateful switchover (NSF/SSO) or in-service
software upgrades
No manageability features such as GOLD, Smart Call Home, or Smartports
No WAN interfaces
Inconsistent feature set and performance between line-card types
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Compete With
A7502
A7503
WS-C4503
A7506
WS-C4506
A750R
WS-C4507R
7500 Site:
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Compete With
A7502
WS-C6503-E
A7503E-S
A7503E
WS-C6506-E
WS/C6506-E
WS-C6509-E
A7506E
A7506E-V
A7510E
WS-C6513-E
A7500E Site:
http://h10152.www1.hp.com/en_US/family.page?pathtype=Purchase&category=CAT_SWITCHES&class=CLS_CORE_TO_ED
GE&family=FAM_SWTCH_S7500E&name=H3C-S7500E-Series-Modular-Core-Switches
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Cisco Product
A9500E
Deployment
Catalyst 6500
LAN Core
A9500
*not in HP Configurator
Weaknesses
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A9502
A9505 (0235A17A)
A9505E (0235A38P)
Compete With
WS-C6503
WS-C6506
WS-C6506-E
A9508 (0235A16T)
A9508E-V (0235A38Q)
WS-C6509
WS-C6509-E
A9512 (0235A17B)
A9512E (0235A38R)
WS-C6513
9500 Site:
http://h10152.www1.hp.com/en_US/family.page?pathtype=Purchase&category=CAT_SWITCHES&class=CLS
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Product
Type
Lifetime Warranty
Cisco Models
3Com
E8200
Switch
Catalyst 6500
E5400
Switch
Catalyst 4500
E4200
Switch
E3500
Switch
E2910
Switch
Catalyst 3560
E2610
Switch
E2810
Switch
E2520
Switch
Catalyst 2960
E2510
Switch
Catalyst 2960
E5500/G
Switch
E4800G
Switch
Catalyst 3560-X
E4500
Switch
E4200G/4210
Switch
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ProCurve Manager
E5400
E4200
Reliability, performance
10G, 10/100/1000, Advanced Layer 3
PoE+, fiber, wireless
Positioning
Campus core
Data center
High-density distribution
Wiring closet
Positioned vs. stackable
E5500/G
E4800G
E4500G
E35xx
E29xx
E4200G
E4210
E2810
E2610
E25x0
* ProCurve ProVision ASIC-enabled platforms share the same software, except for the 2910.
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Linksys/Cisco
SBTG switches
SMB
and
2510-48 (J9020A)
2510-24 (J9019B)
Catalyst
2960/2960S
2510-48 (J9280A)
2510G-24 (J9279A)
Basic
Branch
Switching
The 2510 and 2510G Series are basic entry-level managed platforms targeted at small and mediumsized businesses. The 2510 is 24 or 48 ports 10/100. The 2510G is 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, aggressive pricing.
Weaknesses:
Layer 2 only, no PoE support.
Limited QoS; WRR only. No true stacking. No UDLD.
Weak security (no access control lists [ACLs], Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP
snooping, etc.)
Weak Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) implementation (no RPVST+, PVST+, BPDU
guard, etc.)
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Compete With
10/100
2510-24 (J9019B)
WS-C2960-24TC-S
(SRW224G4)
2510-48 (J9020A)
WS-C2960-48TC-S
(SRW246G4)
10/100/1000
2510G-24 (J9279A)
WS-C2960S-24TS-S
(SRW2024)
2510G-48 (J9280A)
WS-C2960S-48TS-S
(SRW2048)
2510 Site: www.procurve.com/products/switches/ProCurve_Switch_2510_Series/overview.htm
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Cisco Product
Linksys/Cisco
SBTG switches
2520-24-PoE (J9138A)
2520-8-PoE (J9137A)
Deployment
SMB
and
2520G-8-PoE (J9298A)
2520-24-PoE (J9299A)
Catalyst
2960/2960S
Basic
Branch
Switching
The 2520 and 2520G Series are basic entry-level managed platforms targeted at small and medium-sized
businesses. The 2520 is 8 or 24 ports 10/100 PoE. The 2520G is 8 or 24 ports 10/100/1000 PoE.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, aggressive pricing.
Weaknesses:
Layer 2 only
Limited QoS; WRR only. No true stacking. No UDLD.
Weak security (no ACLs, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP snooping, etc.)
Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
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Compete With
10 /100 PoE
2520-8-PoE (J9137A)
WS-C2960-24LC-S
(SFE1000P)
2520-24-PoE (J9138A)
WS-C2960-24PC-S
(SRW224G4P)
10/100/1000 PoE
2520G-8-PoE (J9298A)
2520G-24-PoE (J9299A)
WS-C2960S-24PS-L
(SRW2008MP)
WS-C2960S-24PS-L
(SRW2024P)
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2610-24 (J9085A)
2610-24-PWR (J9087A)
Cisco Product
2610-48-PWR (J9089A)
Deployment
Wiring
Closet
and
Branch
switching
2610-24/12-PWR (J9086A)
The 2610 series of 10/100 switches was released in January 2008 and is the successor to the highly
successful 2626/2650 range.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, aggressive pricing (particularly PoE variants, including 48 ports), strong
security features (Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP snooping, etc.)
Weaknesses:
Lacks ease-of-use features, such as Smartports and AutoQoS.
No intelligent power management.
48-port PoE version requires an external power supply to deliver 15.4W per port.
Limited QoS; WRR only. No true stacking. Layer 2 only (supports static routes).
Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
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Compete With
Non-PoE
WS-C2960-24-S: No uplinks
WS-C2960-24TT-L: 1000BASE-T uplinks
2610-24 (J9085A)
PoE
2610-24/12PWR (J9086A)
2610-24-PWR (J9087A)
2610-48-PWR (J9089A)
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WS-C2960-24LT-L
WS-C3560-12PC
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 2960S
2810-24G (J9021A)
Deployment
Wiring
Closet
and
2810-48G (J9022A)
Catalyst 3560G
Branch
switching
The 2810 series of 24- and 48-port 10/100/1000 switches is the successor to the
2824/2848 platforms.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, aggressive pricing.
Weaknesses:
Lacks ease-of-use features, such as Smartports and AutoQoS.
No ACLs. Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
Limited QoS; WRR only.
No true stacking. No UDLD.
No DHCP snooping or Dynamic ARP Inspection.
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Compete With
10/100/1000 Non-PoE
2810-24G (J9021A)
2810-48G (J9022A)
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 2960-G
Deployment
Catalyst 3560-E/G
2910al-48G (J9147A)
Catalyst 3560-X
2910al-24G-PoE+ (J9146A)
Wiring
Closet
2910al-48G-PoE+ (J9148A)
The 2910al series of 24- and 48-port 10/100/1000 switches supports 10G. Software is provided, but is a
separate family from the 3500, 6600, 5400, and 8212 devices.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, aggressive pricing, basic Layer 3 (RIP v1,v2), modular 10G, power usage
Meircom approved. Supports PoE+.
Weaknesses:
Lacks ease-of-use features, such as Smartports and AutoQoS.
Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
Limited QoS; WRR only.
No true stacking.
Weak IPv6 and multicast implementations.
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Non-PoE
2910al-24G (J9145A)
2910al-48G (J9147A)
PoE
2910al-24G-PoE+ (J9146A)
2910al-48G-PoE+ (J9148A)
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 3560
Catalyst 3560-E
Deployment
Catalyst 3560-X
3500-48 (J9472A)
3500-24-PoE (J9471A)
3500yl-24G=PWR (J8692A)
3500yl-24G-PoE+ (J9310A)
Catalyst 3750
Catalyst 3750-E
Catalyst 3750-X
Wiring
Closet
3500-48-PoE (J9473A)
3500yl-48G-PWR (J8693A)
3500yl-48G-PoE+ (J9311A)
The ProVision-enabled 3500yl series of stackable 24- and 48-port 10/100/1000 PoE switches supports modular
10GE. Premium license includes OSPF, VRRP, and PIM SM/DM.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty, software commonality with 5400, 6200, and 8212.
Weaknesses:
3500yl consumes approximately 50% more power than a Catalyst 3750.
Lacks ease-of-use features, such as Smartports and AutoQoS.
48-port PoE version requires external power supply to deliver 15.4W per port. No PoE+.
Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
Limited QoS; WRR only. No true stacking. Weak IPv6 and multicast implementations.
Weak diagnostics and troubleshooting (limited debug/show commands, no GOLD, EEM, onboard failure logging
[OBFL], etc.)
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Non-PoE
3500-24 (J9470A)
3500yl-24G=PWR (J8692A)
3500yl-24G-PoE+ (J9310A)
3500-48-PoE (J9473A)
ProCurve 2910al-24G-PoE+ (J9146A)
3500yl-48G-PWR (J8693A)
3500yl-48G-PoE+ (J9311A)
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Cisco Product
4210 9-port
4210 18-port
4210 26-port
4210 52-port
4210 9-port PWR
4210 18-port PWR
4210 26-port PWR
4210 Strengths
Low-cost Layer 2 access
SFP uplinks
Wire-speed performance
Power over Ethernet
Can cluster with other 3Com switches
4210 Weaknesses
No optional uplink modules
Lack of PoE+
Lacks the following security features:
Private VLAN Edge
MAC address based port-level security
TACACS+
Dynamic ARP Inspection
DHCP snooping
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Catalyst 2960
Wiring
Closet
2960 Advantages
AutoSmartports automatically detects the type of device connected and
offers a Cisco best-practices configuration to the ports.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
TDR can diagnose and resolve cabling issues on copper ports,
simplifying troubleshooting.
Configuration wizards need just a few inputs to automatically configure
the switch to effectively handle voice, video, and data.
Optional Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS 2300) provides a 750W
redundant AC power system backup source for up to 6 units, improving
fault tolerance and network uptime.
Cisco offers manageability features such as Smartports, AutoQoS, and
Express Setup to help lower long-term operating expenses.
Express Setup and one-click upgrades simplify initial configuration and
upgrades once switches are deployed.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
Using NAC, the network will allow a device onto the network only if it
meets certain criteria, such as having the latest version of antivirus
software.
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Non-PoE
4210 9-port
4210 18-port
4210 26-port
PoE
4210 52-port
PoE
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Catalyst 3560
10 /100 models
26-port PoE/non-PoE
50-port PoE/non-PoE
Wiring
Closet
10/100/100 models
24-port PoE/non-PoE
48-port PoE/non-PoE
45xx Strengths
Routing capability (RIP v1/v2).
Trusted MAC and IP address.
Uses same operating system as the 88xx, 77xx, 55xx, and
42xxG switches.
3560 Advantages
GOLD quickly and effectively diagnoses hardware issues.
EEM allows customized management capabilities.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Cisco IBNS allows users onto the network only if they meet certain
criteria.
End-to-end NAC security framework.
Advanced security features include Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP source
45xx Weaknesses
guard, private VLANs, and Private VLAN Edge.
PoE versions supply 300W, which supports 19 devices.
Advanced QoS features such as rate limiting, CIR, shaped round robin,
External power supply available to augment.
and weighted tail drop deliver superior performance for data, voice, and
Lack of stacking or clustering.
video.
Different operating system than the 42xx, 32xx, 44xx, 38xx
Cisco StackWise and StackWise Plus (Catalyst 3750 only) provide a
switches.
self-healing, redundant architecture in case of failure.
Compatibility issues with older 3Com switches?
Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device (for example,
No intelligent power management on PoE switches.
an IP phone or access point) connected to the switch and offers a Cisco
Lacks IGMP v3 multicast support.
best-practices configuration to the ports.
Lacks the following security features:
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
Private VLAN Edge
avoid problems such a spanning tree loops.
MAC address based port-level security
SPAN and RSPAN enable remote traffic mirroring for centralized
Dynamic ARP Inspection
analysis, helping lower operating expense.
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Non-PoE
4500 26-port
4500 50-port
PoE
PoE
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 2960
Catalyst 2960-S
Deployment
4200G 24-port
Wiring
Closet
4200G 48-port
4200G 48-port
42xxG Strengths
10G uplink
Wire-speed performance
Up to 32 definable Layer 3 static routes
Can cluster up to 16 units
42xxG Weaknesses
Different operating system than the 42xx switches
Lacks the following security features:
Private VLAN Edge
MAC address based port-level security
TACACS+
Dynamic ARP Inspection
DHCP snooping
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Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device connected and
offers a Cisco best-practices configuration to the ports.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
TDR can diagnose and resolve cabling issues on copper ports,
simplifying troubleshooting.
Configuration wizards need just a few inputs to automatically configure
the switch to effectively handle voice, video, and data.
Optional Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS 2300) provides a 750W
redundant AC power system backup source for up to 6 units, improving
fault tolerance and network uptime.
Cisco offers manageability features such as Smartports, AutoQoS, and
Express Setup to lower long-term operating expenses.
Express Setup and one-click upgrades simplify initial configuration and
upgrades once switches are deployed.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
Using NAC, the network will allow a device onto the network only if it
meets certain criteria, such as having the latest version of antivirus
software.
Cisco StackWise is available for the Catalyst 2960-S.
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Compete With
Non-PoE
4200G 12-port
4200G 48-port
PoE
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 3560
Deployment
Catalyst 3750
4500G 24-port
4500G 48-port
Access and
Aggregation
45xx Weaknesses
48-port PoE version requires external RPS to fully power
all PoE ports.
Relatively new product; limited track record.
Clustering, not stacking as defined by Cisco. Can cluster
up to 32 devices.
Can cluster with 5500G, 5500, 4500G, 4200G, and 4210
Cannot cluster with older legacy switches.
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Non-PoE
4500G 24-port
PoE
PoE
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Cisco Product
Catalyst 3560-E
Deployment
Catalyst 3560-X
4800G 24-port
4800G 48-port
Access and
Aggregation
48xx Strengths
24- and 48-port PoE versions.
All models can support up to 4 10G uplinks.
24-port SFP model.
Same operating system as the 88xx, 775x, and 45xx.
3560/3750 Advantages
GOLD quickly and effectively diagnoses hardware issues.
EEM allows customized management capabilities.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Cisco IBNS allows users onto the network only if they meet certain
criteria.
End-to-end NAC security framework.
Advanced security features include Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP source
48xx Weaknesses
guard, private VLANs, and Private VLAN Edge.
48-port PoE version requires external power supply to fully
Advanced QoS features such as rate limiting, CIR, shaped round robin,
power all PoE ports.
and weighted tail drop deliver superior performance for data, voice, and
Relatively new product; limited track record.
Clustering, not stacking as defined by Cisco. Can cluster up video.
Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device (for example,
to 32 devices.
an IP phone or access point) connected to the switch and offers a Cisco
Can cluster with 5500G, 5500, 4500G, 4200G, 4210.
best-practices configuration to the ports.
Cannot cluster with older legacy switches.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
SPAN and RSPAN enable remote traffic mirroring for centralized
analysis lowering operating expense.
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Non-PoE
4800G 24-port
4800G 48-port
PoE
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Cisco Product
5500-EI 28-port
5500-EI 52-port
5500-EI 28-port FX
5500G-EI 24-port
5500G-EI 48-port
5500G-EI 24-port SFP
5500-EI PWR 28-port
5500-EI PWR 52-port
5500G-EI PWR 24-port
5500G-EI PWR 48-port
55xx 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Strengths
Good port density coverage.
Feature range allows customer choice.
Uses same OS as the 88xx, 77xx, and 45xx.
True power redundancy.
55xx Weaknesses
OEMed from Huawei (S3900).
Product support responsibility
Different operating system than the 42xx, 32xx, 44xx, and
38xx switches. Compatibility issues with older 3Com
switches?
Fewer QoS features (WRED, Egress shaping). Uses
weighted round robin (WRR), which is a more basic form of
QoS than weighted fair queuing (WFQ).
Cant mix 55xx and 55xxG versions in the same stack.
PWR version can power up to 19 ports and 15.4W.
External power booster needed for higher port counts.
XRN limitations:
Uses ports to link switches, reducing the number of
usable ports
No master switch
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Catalyst 3750
Wiring
Closet
3560/3750 Advantages
GOLD quickly and effectively diagnoses hardware issues.
EEM allows customized management capabilities.
EnergyWise provisions and monitors the power management of the
devices connected in a network.
Cisco IBNS allows users onto the network only if they meet certain
criteria.
End-to-end NAC security framework.
Advanced security features include Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP source
guard, private VLANs, and Private VLAN Edge.
Advanced QoS features such as rate limiting, CIR, shaped round robin,
and weighted tail drop deliver superior performance for data, voice, and
video.
Cisco StackWise and StackWise Plus (Catalyst 3750 only) provide a
self-healing redundant architecture in case of failure.
Auto Smartports automatically detects the type of device (for example,
an IP phone or access point) connected to the switch and offers a Cisco
best-practices configuration to the ports.
UDLD and aggressive UDLD detect and disable unidirectional links to
avoid problems such as spanning tree loops.
SPAN and RSPAN enable remote traffic mirroring for centralized
analysis, lowering operating expense.
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Non-PoE
5500-EI 28-port
5500G-EI 24-port
5500-EI 52-port
5500G-EI 48-port
5500-EI 28-port FX
5500G-EI 24-port SFP
PoE
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Cisco Product
Small Core
4204vl (J8770A)
4204vl-48GS (J9064A)
4202vl-72 (J8772B)
4208vl (J8773A)
4208vl-96 (J8775B)
4208vl-72GS (J9030A)
Deployment
Aggregation/
Distribution
Catalyst 4500 Series
Catalyst 4500 E Series
with
Supervisor II-Plus
Wiring
Closet
Strengths
Modular Layer 2 switch, alternative to stackable solutions
10/100/1000 connectivity with 10 GE uplinks
Hot-swappable modules
Weaknesses
10/100/1000 connectivity and 10 GE uplinks
No investment protection, short product lifecycle. Released Feb 2006, product was rolled over due to internal
components upgrades
ProCurve custom-designed ASIC technology. Uncertain future
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4204vl (J8770A)
4204vl-48GS (J9064A) Bundle
4202vl-72 (J8772B) Bundle
WS-C4503-E
WS-X4013+ Supervisor Engine II-Plus
4208vl (J8773A)
4208vl-96 (J8775B)
4208vl-72GS (J9030A)
WS-C4507R-E
WS-X4013+ Supervisor Engine II-Plus
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Cisco Product
Deployment
Small Core
5406zl (8697A)
5406zl-48G (J8699A)
5406zl-48G-PoE+ (J9447A)
Aggregation/
Distribution
Catalyst 4500 Series
Catalyst 4500 E Series
5412zl (J8698A)
5412zl-48G (J8700A)
5412zl-48G-PoE+ (J9448A)
Wiring
Closet
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5406zl (8697A)
5406zl-48G (J8699A) Bundle
5406zl-48G-PoE+ (J9447A) Bundle
WS-C4503-E
WS-C4503E-S6L-96V+ Bundle Info
5412zl (J8698A)
5412zl-48G (J8700A) Bundle
5412zl-48G-PoE+ (J9448A) Bundle
WS-C4506-E
WS-C4506E-S6L-48V+ Bundle Info
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Cisco Product
Deployment
8206zl (J8475B)
Midsize Core
Aggregation/
Distribution
8212zl (J8715B)
Wiring Closet
The 8212zl is first attempt at a core platform (all previous core products were OEMed). It is a 5400 with redundant switch
fabrics, PoE+, and PSU.
Strengths: Lifetime warranty. The 8212 has software commonality with the 3500, 5400, and 6200 and module
commonality with the 5400 Series. Supports wireless controller modules. Premium license software (OSPF) included in
base price.
Weaknesses
The 8212zl consumes >30% more power than an equivalent Catalyst 4500 configuration.
Lacks true high availability: No NSF, single sign-on (failover takes 40 seconds to 2 minutes).
Lacks ease-of-use features such as Smartports and AutoQoS.
Cannot deliver Class 3 PoE 15.4W per port on all ports with redundancy.
Weak STP implementation: No RPVST+ or PVST+.
Limited QoS; WRR only. Weak IPv6 (software and Layer 2 only) and multicast implementations.
Weak diagnostics and troubleshooting (limited debug/show commands, no GOLD, EEM, OBFL, etc.)
Switch fabrics are load sharing; if one fails, performance drops by half; not redundant, single point of failure.
All slots are only half size with a maximum 24 ports per card.
No device bundles.
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8206zl (J8475B)
Catalyst 4503-E
8212zl (J8715B)
Catalyst 4507R-E
Cat 4510-R
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2510G
2610
2810
2910
3500
J9019B
J9020A
J9279A
J9280A
J9085A J9086A
J9087A J9088A
J9089A
J9021A
J9022A
J9145A J9146A
J9147A J9148A
J9470A J9471A
J9472A J9473A
J8692A J8693A
2960
2960-S
2960
2960-G
3560-G / 3750-G
3560 / 3750
Layer 2
Layer 2
Layer 2
Layer 2
Layer 3 (RIP)
RIP v1/v2,OSPF,
PIM-D, PIMS, VRRP
24 or 48
4 (J9020A)
2 (J9019B)
20 or 44
4
24 or 48
2
20 or 44
4
20 or 44
4
20 or 44 (PoE)
20 or 44
4
Up to 4
Up to 4
(2 at wire rate)
8.8 / 17.6
6.5 / 13
64
8000
48 / 96
35.7 / 71.4
64
8000
12.8 / 17.6
9.5 /13.0
256
8000
48 or 96
35.7 or 71.4
256
8000
115 or 173
74 or 110
256
64,000
115 or 173
74 or 110
2,048
64,000
RADIUS
802.1X
SSL
SSH
Bandwidth Management
IGMP snooping
Rate limiting
(Outbound only)
(GARP)
(4 Qs)
(GARP)
(4Qs)
(GARP)
(4 Qs)
(4 Qs)
(GARP)
?
(8 Qs)
Model /Series
Product number
Cisco Catalyst equivalent
Layer 2/Layer 3
Maximum Port Density
10/100
10/100/1000
Dual personality
10 GE ports
SFP/GBIC/ XFPs
10 GE uplinks
Performance
Capacity (Gbps)
Throughput (Mpps)
Maximum VLANs
MAC address entries
Security Features
GVRP
Weighted fair queuing
Strict priority
Weighted round robin
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4210
4200G
4500
4500G
4800G
5500
5500G
7 ( 3 PoE)
2960
Layer 2
4 (1 PoE)
2960G
Layer 2
4 (2 PoE)
2960 or 3560
Layer 3
4 (2 PoE)
2960 or 3560
Layer 3
4 (2 PoE)
3560 or 3750
Layer 3
5 (2 PoE)
3560 or 3750
Layer 3
5 (2 PoE)
3560 or 3750
Layer 3
8, 16, 24, or 50
1 or 2
1 or 2
-
12, 24, or 48
4
1 or 2
24 or 48
2
-
24 or 48
4
4
24 or 48
4 or 24
4
20 or 44
2 or 16
8.8 or 13.6
6.5 or 10.1
128 or 1766
95.2 or 131
128 or 176
95.2 or 131
12.8 or 17.6
9.5 or 13.1
184 or 232
136.9 or 172.6
Performance
Capacity (Gbps) 3.6, 5.2, 8.8, or 17.6
44, 88, or 136
Throughput (Mpps) 2.7, 3.9, 6.6, or 13.1 32.7,65.5,or 101.2
Security Features
RADIUS
802.1X
ACLs
SSH v2
SNMP v3
Hot-swap modules
Redundant PSU
IPV6 management
MSTP
Voice VLAN
Queues per port
RIP/ RIP v2 / Static
OSPF / ECMP
External
External
External
External
External
External
External
4
-
8
Static only
-
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42xx
54xx
82xx
5406
5406
5412
8206
8212
6
144
144
288
24
6
144
144
288
24
12
288
288
288
48
6
144
144
288
24
12
288
288
288
48
12 wire rate
12 wire rate
24 wire rate
12 wire rate
24 wire rate
WESM
WESM
Performance
Capacity (Gbps)
Throughput (Mpps)
288
214
576
428
288
214
576
428
322
240
645
480
(AC only)
(AC only)
(AC only)
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Additional Resources
Competitive Collateral
Cisco.com Partner HP ProCurve Competitive Site
www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/competitive/switching.html#hpp
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