Technical specifications

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General specifications

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Runtime switching software default settings

28

Physical and environmental specifications

35

Performance specifications

35

General specifications

 

Category

Specification

 

Standards:

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet

 

 

IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

 

 

IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Ethernet

 

 

IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX Ethernet

 

 

IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol

 

 

IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

 

 

IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

 

 

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN

 

 

IEEE 802.3ac Frame Extensions for VLAN

 

 

IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Protocol (No LACP support)

 

IEEE 802.3x Full-Duplex Flow Control

 

 

ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation

 

Protocols:

CSMA/CD

 

Data transfer rates:

 

 

Ethernet

Half-Duplex: 10 Mb/s

 

 

Full-Duplex: 20 Mb/s

 

Fast Ethernet

Half-Duplex: 100 Mb/s

 

 

Full-Duplex: 200 Mb/s

 

Gigabit Ethernet

Half-Duplex: 2000 Mb/s

 

 

Full-Duplex: 2000 Mb/s

 

Connectors:

 

 

HP GbE2c switch

5 RJ-45, 1 DB-9

 

10Base-T

Two Pair UTP Category 3, 4, 5 (100 m)

 

 

EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m)

 

100Base-TX

Two Pair or Four Pair UTP Category 5 (100 m)

 

 

EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m)

 

1000Base-T

Four Pair UTP Category 5e (100 m)

 

 

EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m)

 

 

 

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GbE2c specifications

The HP GbE2c is a high-performance Ethernet Switch designed to meet the increasing demands of data center environments. As a critical component in Hewlett-Packard's networking lineup, the GbE2c provides a seamless blend of speed, reliability, and advanced networking capabilities, making it an essential tool for enterprises aiming to enhance their network infrastructure.

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