Management Connectivity Manageability Layer 2 switching Layer 3 routing Security Convergence Smart, voice-ready HP E5500G Gigabit switches deliver outstanding performance, security, and reliability for robust switching to the enterprise edge. The series consists of Layer 2/3/4 Gigabit Ethernet and PoE switches with advanced features for the most demanding applications. Stackable up to eight units high, one stack can provide up to 448 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 96 Gbps of resilient stacking bandwidth, all centrally managed with high-end enterprise chassis-class availability. The latest traffic prioritization and automatic assignment of VoIP traffic to dedicated VLANs help ensure time-sensitive traffic gets the priority necessary for optimal communications. Further expansion is possible in conjunction with other HP switch series, allowing single IP management for up to 32 devices. Management • Remote configuration and management: is available through a secure Web browser or a command-line interface (CLI) Connectivity • Auto-MDIX: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports Manageability • RMON (remote monitoring): provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events Layer 2 switching • VLAN support and tagging: supports IEEE 802.1Q, with 4094 simultaneous VLAN IDs Layer 3 routing • Routing protocols: supports static routes, RIP, RIPv2, OSPF, and BGP4 Security • Access control lists (ACLs): provide IP Layer 3 filtering based on source/destination IP address/subnet and source/destination TCP/UDP port number Convergence • LLDP-MED (Media Endpoint Discovery): is a standard extension of LLDP that stores values for parameters such as QoS and VLAN to automatically configure network devices such as IP phones