Figure 9. HP ProCurve Switch 5406zl management module block diagram
Processor
The CPU processor is a Freescale PowerPC 8540 operating at 667 MHz.
Memory
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic RAM is used for the storage of uncompressed executable code and data structures. The SDRAM consists of a 256 MB
Flash
The flash consists of a 128 MB Compact Flash expandable up to 1 GB, and a 4 MB
The Compact Flash may be programmed in a bulk fashion or one sector at a time. Since all application code is executed out of SDRAM, the Compact Flash may be programmed while the router is operational. The Compact Flash is sized such that a backup copy of an older revision of application code may also be stored.
Console port
The management module incorporates one
Auxiliary port
The management module includes a USB auxiliary port for use in future releases of the software.
Line interface modules
The following is a description of the line interface modules supported by the HP ProCurve Switch 5406zl and 5412zl.
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