HP 9500 Series User Manual

Models
HP 9512 Switch Chassis JC125B
HP 9508-V Switch Chassis JC474B
HP 9505 Switch Chassis JC124B
Key features
Data center, large campus, enterprise LANs, MANs
Modular routing switch, IPv6, MPLS
Future-proof architecture
Added functionality with service modules
Robust network and service virtualization
Product overview
The HP 9500 Switch Series is a family of modular switches that form a next-generation data center/large campus core switching
platform. With unprecedented levels of networking performance, industry-leading availability, and flexible and efficient deployment
options, these switches enable new services while driving down the cost of network operations. The 9500 series switches can provide
more than 1.4 TB of high-performance switching capacity, aggregate up to 192 10-GbE or 576 GbE ports, and offer a future-proof
architecture that enables customers to support emerging enterprise core or data center requirements.
Features and benefits
Quality of Service (QoS)
IEEE 802.1p prioritization : delivers data to devices based on the priority and type of traffic
Class of Service (CoS): sets the IEEE 802.1p priority tag based on IP address, IP Type of Service (ToS), Layer 3 protocol, TCP/UDP
port number, source port, and DiffServ
Virtual Output Queuing (VOQ) architecture : reduces complexity and increases efficiency and cost-effectiveness by eliminating
head-of-line blocking issues within the queuing system
Bandwidth shaping :
Port-based rate limiting : provides per-port ingress-/egress-enforced maximum bandwidth
Classifier-based rate limiting : uses access control list (ACL) to enforce maximum bandwidth for ingress/egress traffic on
each port
Traffic policing : supports Committed Access Rate (CAR) and line rate
Congestion avoidance : Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)/Random Early Detection (RED)
Powerful QoS feature : supports the following congestion actions: strict priority queuing (SP), weighted round robin (WRR), and
SP+WRR
Firewall
Stateful firewall : enforces firewall policies to control traffic and filter access to network services; maintains session
information for every connection passing through it, enabling the firewall to control packets based on existing sessions
Zone-based access policies : logically groups virtual LANs (VLANs) into zones that share common security policies; allows both
unicast and multicast policy settings by zones instead of by individual VLANs
Application-level gateway (ALG): deep packet inspection in the firewall discovers the IP address and service port information
QuickSpecs
HP 9500 Switch Series
Overview
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HP 9500 Series Specifications

General

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Viewing Angle	178° (H) / 178° (V)

Summary

Product Overview and Key Features

HP 9500 Switch Series Models

Lists the available HP 9500 Switch Chassis models and their SKUs.

Key Features

Highlights the main capabilities and target applications of the 9500 series.

Product Description

Provides a summary of the HP 9500 Switch Series as a data center/campus core platform.

Features and Benefits

Quality of Service (QoS)

Details QoS features like prioritization, class of service, and bandwidth shaping.

Firewall and VPN Capabilities

Covers firewall, VPN, security policies, and authentication methods.

Connectivity and Port Options

Details port density, speed, architecture, and system design.

Performance and Resiliency

Covers performance capabilities and resiliency/high availability features.

Advanced Switching and Routing

Explains Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 services, and routing protocols.

Management and Security

Covers management interfaces, security, SNMP, and monitoring tools.

Integration Features

Describes OAA, VPN firewall, load-balancing, NetStream, and wireless modules.

Additional Information and Support

Green Initiative and OPEX Savings

Highlights environmental support and operational cost savings.

Warranty and Support Options

Details warranty periods and available electronic/telephone support.

Configuration Guide

Build To Order (BTO) Chassis

Lists chassis options and their slot configurations for BTO.

Ethernet and Fabric Modules

Details available Ethernet and fabric modules with port counts.

Transceiver Modules

Lists various transceivers compatible with different modules.

Technical Specifications

HP 9512 Switch Chassis Specs

Details physical, performance, reliability, and electrical characteristics.

Emissions, Immunity, and Management

Covers compliance standards, management interfaces, and services.

Accessories

Modules and Accessories

Lists various modules and accessories available for the switch series.

Transceivers and Cables

Provides a catalog of compatible transceivers and optical cables.