HP 5500 EI Switch Series
Fixed Port L3 Managed Ethernet Switches

Features & Benefits:

Resilient, Improved Security and Scalability

• The HP 5500 EI Switch Series delivers resiliency, security, and multiservice support at the edge layer of your data center and large campus networks.
• The HP Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) virtualizes up to nine physical switches into one logical device for simpler, flatter, and more agile networks. The 5500 EI has IPv6 support and fully featured L2/L3 functionality including RIP, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, and PIM.
• Provides scalable stacking with modular 10GbE uplinks (SFP+ and 10GBASE-T) and up to 740 W of PoE+ power with external power supply.
• Includes software-defined network (SDN) capabilities with OpenFlow 1.3 support for future proofing your network.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty 2.0 with 3 years 24x7 phone support and no software licensing required.

Higher Network Performance

• The 5500 EI Switch Series is designed with hardware-based wire speed access control lists (ACLs) to provide high levels of security and ease of administration without impacting network performance with a feature-rich TCAM-based ACL implementation.
• Non-blocking architecture delivers up to 192 Gbps of wire speed switching with a non-blocking switching fabric and up to 143 Mpps throughput.

Powerful Quality of Service (QoS) for Traffic Classification

• The HP 5500 EI Switch Series supports advanced classifier-based QoS which directs traffic using multiple match criteria based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information, and applies QoS policies such as setting priority level and rate limit to selected traffic on a port, VLAN, or whole switch.
• Creates traffic classes based on ACLs, IEEE 802.1p precedence, IP, and DSCP or Type of Service (ToS) precedence and supports filter, redirect, mirror, or remark.
• Provides extensive traffic prioritization with congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR), weighted fair queuing (WFQ), weighted random early discard (WRED), weighted deficit round robin (WDRR), SP+WDRR, and SP+WFQ.

Comprehensive Security Control and Single View of the Network

• The HP 5500 EI Switch Series supports flexible authentication methods including 802.1X, MAC, and Web Authentication for greater security and policy-driven application authentication.
• Identity-driven security and access control with automatic VLAN assignment and per-user ACLs allows access to specific network services without risking network security. Security features include: IP source guard, DHCPv6 snooping, STP BPDU port protection, RADIUS/HWTACACS, and SSL.
• Can be seamlessly managed with HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) to provide end-to-end network transparency with consistent experience through comprehensive configuration, compliance, and policy management.
• RMON and sFlow provide advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events.

Specifications:

	5500-24G	5500-48G	HP 5500-24G-SFP
Part Numbers	HP 5500-24G EI Switch with 2 Interface Slots (JD377A)	HP 5500-48G EI Switch with 2 Interface Slots (JD375A)	HP 5500-24G-SFP EI Switch with 2 Interface Slots (JD374A)
Ports
	24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T) Media Type: Auto-MDIX Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 dual-personality ports autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP 2 port expansion module slots 1 RJ-45 serial console port Supports a maximum of 24 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports	48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T) Media Type: Auto-MDIX Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 dual-personality ports autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP 2 port expansion module slots 1 RJ-45 serial console port Supports a maximum of 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports	24 fixed Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports 8 dual-personality ports autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP 2 port expansion module slots 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Physical characteristics
	17.32(w) x 11.81(d) x 1.72(h) in (44 x 30 x 4.36 cm) (1U height)	17.32(w) x 11.81(d) x 1.72(h) in (44 x 30 x 4.36 cm) (1U height)	17.32(w) x 14.17(d) x 1.72(h) in (44 x 36 x 4.36 cm) (1U height)
Weight	8.82 lb (4 kg)	9.92 lb (4.5 kg)	13.89 lb (6.3 kg)
Memory and processor
	256 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 2 MB	256 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 4 MB	256 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 2 MB
Mounting
	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)
Performance
1000 Mb Latency	< 3.2 µs	< 3.2 µs	< 3.2 µs
10 Gbps Latency	< 2.6 µs	< 2.6 µs	< 2.6 µs
Throughput	107.2 million pps	142.9 million pps	107.2 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	144 Gbps	192 Gbps	144 Gbps
Routing table size	12000 entries (IPv4)	12000 entries (IPv4)	12000 entries (IPv4)
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing	10% to 90%, noncondensing	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Nonoperating/Storage temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Nonoperating/Storage relative humidity	5% to 95%, noncondensing	5% to 95%, noncondensing	5% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Maximum heat dissipation	375 BTU/hr (395.63 kJ/hr)	392 BTU/hr (413.56 kJ/hr)	392 BTU/hr (413.56 kJ/hr)
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
Maximum power rating	110 W	115 W	115 W
Notes	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated.
Safety
	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance
Notes
			1 power supply included

	5500-48G-PoE+	5500-24G-PoE+
Part Numbers	HP 5500-48G-PoE+ EI Switch with 2 Interface Slots (JG240A)	HP 5500-24G-PoE+ EI Switch with 2 Interface Slots (JG241A)
Ports
	48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+) Media Type: Auto-MDIX Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 dual-personality ports autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP 2 port expansion module slots 1 RJ-45 serial console port Supports a maximum of 48 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports	24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3at PoE+) Media Type: Auto-MDIX Duplex: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: half or full; 1000BASE-T: full only 4 dual-personality ports autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP 2 port expansion module slots 1 RJ-45 serial console port Supports a maximum of 24 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports
Physical characteristics
	17.32(w) x 16.54(d) x 1.72(h) in (43.99 x 42.01 x 4.37 cm) (1U height)	17.32(w) x 16.54(d) x 1.69(h) in (43.99 x 42.01 x 4.29 cm) (1U height)
Weight	14.33 lb (6.5 kg)	13.23 lb (6 kg)
Memory and processor
	256 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 4 MB	256 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash; packet buffer size: 2 MB
Mounting
	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included)
Performance
1000 Mb Latency	< 3.2 µs	< 3.2 µs
10 Gbps Latency	< 2.6 µs	< 2.6 µs
Throughput	142.9 million pps	107.2 million pps
Routing/Switching capacity	192 Gbps	144 Gbps
Routing table size	12000 entries (IPv4)	12000 entries (IPv4)
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Nonoperating/Storage temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Nonoperating/Storage relative humidity	5% to 95%, noncondensing	5% to 95%, noncondensing
Electrical characteristics
Frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Maximum heat dissipation	921 BTU/hr (971.66 kJ/hr)	700 BTU/hr (738.5 kJ/hr)
Voltage	100-240 VAC	100-240 VAC
DC voltage	-52 to -55 VDC	-52 to -55 VDC
Maximum power rating	910 W	575 W
PoE power	740 W	370 W
Notes	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated. PoE power is the power supplied by the internal power supply. It is dependent on the type and quantity of power supplies and may be supplemented with the use of an external power supply (EPS). With AC input, the maximum power consumption is 640 W; PoE is 370 W.	Maximum power rating and maximum heat dissipation are the worst-case theoretical maximum numbers provided for planning the infrastructure with fully loaded PoE (if equipped), 100% traffic, all ports plugged in, and all modules populated. PoE power is the power supplied by the internal power supply. It is dependent on the type and quantity of power supplies and may be supplemented with the use of an external power supply (EPS). With DC input, the maximum power consumption is 485 W; PoE is 370 W.
Safety
	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance	UL 60950-1EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products-Part 1EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products-Part 2IEC 60950-1CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1EN 60950-1/A11FDA 21 CFR Subchapter JROHS Compliance

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Documentation:

Download the HP 5500 EI Switch Series Datasheet (PDF).