HP ProCurve 3500-24 User Manual

HP ProCurve Switch 8200zl, 5400zl, 3500, and 6200yl Series
Technical overview
Table of contents
Executive summary ............................................................... 4
Introduction .................................................................... 4
Core to edge: 8200zl, 5400zl, 3500, and 6200yl ........................................ 6
Overview ................................................................... 6
HP ProCurve Switch 8200zl series.................................................. 7
HP ProCurve Switch 5400zl and 3500 series .......................................... 7
HP ProCurve Switch 6200yl-24G-mGBIC ............................................. 8
ProVision ASIC architecture ......................................................... 8
Inside the ProVision ASIC architecture ............................................... 9
Classification and lookup ..................................................... 9
Policy Enforcement Engine .................................................... 9
Network switch engine programmability ........................................... 9
Fabric Interface ........................................................... 10
ProVision ASIC CPU ........................................................ 10
Fabric ASIC .............................................................. 10

HP ProCurve 3500-24 Specifications

General

Model	HP ProCurve 3500-24
Ports	24
Uplink Ports	4
Switching Capacity	48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	35.7 Mpps
Mounting	Rack-mountable
Input voltage	100-240 VAC
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Layer	Layer 2/3
Management	Web, CLI, SNMP
MAC Address Table Size	16, 000

Summary

ProVision ASIC Architecture

Inside the ProVision ASIC Architecture

Details the internal workings of the ProVision ASIC architecture.

Packet Processing: Classification and Policy Enforcement

Explains packet classification, lookup, and the Policy Enforcement Engine.

Network Switch Engine Programmability

Discusses the programmability of the network switch engine within the ASIC.

Fabric Interface and Management Subsystem

HP ProCurve Switch 8200zl Series Features

8200zl Series: High Availability and Chassis Design

Details the high-availability design and chassis layouts for the 8200zl series.

Switch 8212zl Chassis Layout and Modules

Details the chassis layout, slot labeling, and modules for the 8212zl model.

Switch 8206zl Chassis Layout and Modules

Details the chassis layout, slot labeling, and modules for the 8206zl model.

HP ProCurve 8200zl Management Module Components

Describes the HP ProCurve 8200zl Management Module, its processor, memory, flash, ports, and fan tray.

HP ProCurve 8200zl Fabric and System Support Modules

Details the HP ProCurve 8200zl Fabric Modules and System Support Module.

HP ProCurve Switch 8212zl Fan Tray

HP ProCurve Switch 8206zl Fan Tray

HP ProCurve Switch 5400zl Series Features

5400zl Series: High-End Edge Switch Overview

5400zl Series Chassis Layout and Management Module

5406zl Chassis Layout Details

5412zl Chassis Layout Details

HP ProCurve Switch 6200yl Series Features

6200yl Series: Advanced Layer 3 Stackable

6200yl Series: Component Specifications (Processor, Memory, Flash, Ports)

Key Features and Benefits Across Switch Families

Performance and Security Features

Quality of Service (QoS) and Convergence Features

Layer 2 Switching, Bridging, and Routing Protocols

IPv6 Support and Multicast Protocols

High Availability, Redundancy, and Management

Covers redundancy features and details management features.

Performance and Capacity Comparison Tables

Per-Port Buffer Sizes and Routing Tables

Throughput and Latency Performance Data

HP ProCurve Warranty and Support Information

Industry-Leading Warranty Features

Appendix A: Premium License Management

License Features and Management Methods

Appendix B: Policy Enforcement Engine

Policy Enforcement Engine Benefits and Performance

Lists benefits and discusses wire-speed ACL performance.

Appendix C: Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained

PoE Negotiation and External Power Supplies

Appendix F: Virus Throttle Security Implementation

Virus Throttle Response Options and Sensitivity Adjustment

Connection-Rate Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Appendix G: Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

Appendix H: OSPF Equal Cost Multipath (ECMP)

Appendix I: Advanced Classifier-Based QoS

Appendix J: Server-to-Switch Distributed Trunking

Appendix K: Troubleshooting Guide

LED Status Indicators for Switch 8200zl Series Management Module

Details LED status indicators for the 8200zl Management Module.

Management/System Support Module LED Indicators (Continued)

Continues listing LED status indicators for management/system support module.

HP ProCurve Switch zl Modules LED Status Indicators

Details LED status indicators for HP ProCurve Switch zl modules.

Switch 5400zl Series Management Module LED Status Indicators

Lists LED status indicators for the 5400zl series management module.

5400zl Series Management Module LED Indicators (Continued)

Continues listing LED status indicators for 5400zl management modules.

5400zl Series Switch Module LED Status Indicators

Details LED status indicators for 5400zl series switch modules.

LED Status Indicators for Switch 3500 and 6200yl Series

Lists LED status indicators for 3500 and 6200yl series.

3500/6200yl Series LED Status Indicators

Details LED status indicators for 3500 and 6200yl series.

3500/6200yl Series LED Indicators (Continued)

Continues listing LED status indicators for 3500 and 6200yl series.

Part Numbers and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Appendix L: Part Numbers and FRUs for 8200zl and 5400zl Series

Lists part numbers and FRUs for 8200zl and 5400zl series.

Part Numbers and FRUs for 3500 and 6200yl Series

Lists part numbers and FRUs for 3500 and 6200yl series.