The HP 5130 Switch
HPE 5130 EI Switch Series — is a family of Gigabit Ethernet switches designed for the access layer of medium and large campus networks. These switches deliver high scalability and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Featuring four fixed 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, the 5130 EI series ensures high performance for bandwidth-hungry applications. With Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology, up to nine switches can be virtualized into a single logical entity, simplifying network management. The series supports basic Layer 3 features like static routing and RIP, comprehensive security (ACLs, 802.1X), and is SDN-ready with OpenFlow 1.3 support.
Key Specifications:
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Ports: 24 or 48 Gigabit ports with 4 fixed 10GbE SFP+ uplinks.
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Virtualization: IRF stacking up to 9 units.
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Layer 3: Static IPv4/IPv6 routing and RIP v1/v2.
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Management: Fully managed via HPE IMC or standard CLI/GUI.
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Reliability: Limited Lifetime Warranty with no software licensing required.
