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Q: What is the ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module (J8766A)?
The J8766A module is a single port 10-GbE transceiver module intended to support the existing SR, LR, and ER transceivers for uplink connectivity. Expected throughput is between 2.5 and 7Gbps depending on packet size. However, traffic from a single source MAC address to a single destination MAC address will be limited to a maximum of 1 Gbps throughput. That makes this module ideal for switch-to-switch connections.
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Q: What is the recommended customer solution for throughput requirements higher than 1Gbps?
Depending on network topology, the following solutions are recommended for throughput needs higher than 1 Gigabit.
1. For 10G throughput requirements
- 5400zl with 10G module (for chassis-based deployment) or
- 3500yl/2900 (for stackable deployments)
2. For throughput needs greater than 1 Gbps, up to 4 Gbps on a ProCurve 4200vl
- trunk together four 1Gbps links to achieve 4 Gbps throughput
3. For throughput greater than 4Gbps or for topologies which are fiber constrained
- use ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module (J8766A)
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Q: Which transceivers are recommended for use with the ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module (J8766A)?
The following optic transceivers are recommended for use with the ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module
- ProCurve 10GbE X2-SC SR Optic (J8436A)
- ProCurve 10GbE X2-SC LR Optic (J8437A)
- ProCurve 10GbE X2-SC ER Optic (J8438A)
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How many ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Modules are supported in a single 4200vl chassis?
Up for four J8766A modules are supported in each chassis.
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Q: Can the ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module (J8766A) be trunked (used as aggregated links)?
Yes; up to two J8766A modules may be configured in a trunk to allow for greater throughput. The trunk may only contain 10-GbE connections; mixed throughput links are not supported in a trunk configuration with this module.
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Q: Is the ProCurve Switch vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module recommended for switch to server connections?
No. For high density 10-GbE switch-to-server connectivity, the ProCurve Switch 5400zl family of switches is an ideal chassis-based solution.
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Q: What is the minimum ProCurve 4200vl software revision required for support of the vl 1-Port 10-GbE X2 Module (J8766A)?
L.11.08 is the minimum required software revision.
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Q: What mini–GBICs are used with ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A)?
ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) use existing mini–GBICs (Rev B and higher*), and J4839A RPS.
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Q: Will the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) work in the existing 4200 chassis's (J8771A/J8772A, J8770A/J8773A)?
ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) will work in existing 4200 chassis' ( J8771A/J8772A, J8770A/J8773A) with a Software upgrade required (L.10.23 or higher).
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Q: What version of software is required for the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) to be recognized by the switch?
Version L.10.23 or higher is required, for the switch to recognize the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A).
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Q: Is the boot time for all the ProCurve 4200vl modules similar?
No, the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) have a little longer boot time due to 50% more ports. The biggest impact to the speed of the ROM Boot is the RAM tests (DDR or Rambus).
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Q: What are the estimated boot times for the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) blades?
Estimated boot times for these blades:
| PortLink with Selftest |
Port Link no Selftest |
ROM Boot |
| 37 seconds |
28 seconds |
16 seconds |
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Q: What is included in the J9064A bundle?
Included in the J9064A bundle:
- 1 ProCurve Switch 4208vl (J8770A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch gl/xl/vl Red. Power Supply (J4839A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch vl 24–Port Gig–T Module (J8768A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch vl 20–Port Gig–T + 4–Port SFP Module (J9033A)
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Q: What is included in the J9030A bundle?
Included in the J9030A bundle:
- 1 ProCurve Switch 4208vl (J8773A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch gl/xl/vl Red. Power Supply (J4839A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch vl 24–Port Gig–T Module (J8768A)
- 1 ProCurve Switch vl 20–Port Gig–T + 4–Port SFP Module (J9033A)
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Q: Can the 4200vl chassis' (J9030A and J9064A) be mounted?
Yes, the 4200vl chassis' (J9030A and J9064A) can be mounted in an EIA–standard 19–inch telco rack or equipment cabinet (hardware included); horizontal surface mounting only
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Q: Are the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) hot swappable?
Yes, the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A) are hot swappable into slots that have had modules of the same product number, or have not had any module installed since boot. This permits modules and mini–GBICs to be added or swapped without interrupting the network. If a change in module type is desired, the switch will need to be rebooted in order to recognize and initialize the change in module type.
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Q: What user authentication methods are available?
Multiple user authentication methods:
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IEEE 802.1X
: industry–standard way of user authentication using an IEEE 802.1X supplicant on the client in conjunction with a RADIUS server
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Web–based authentication
: similar to IEEE 802.1X, provides a browser–based environment to authenticate clients that do not support the IEEE 802.1X supplicant
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MAC–based authentication
: client is authenticated with the RADIUS server based on the MAC address of the client
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Q: Can the ProCurve 4200vl chassis' be stacked?
Virtual IP stacking allows a single IP address to be used for management for a virtual stack of up to 16 switches, which may include the ProCurve 2500 series, 2510 series, 2600 series, 2800 series, 2810 series, 2900 series, 3400cl series, 3500yl series, 4100gl series, 4200vl series, 6108, 6200yl–24G–mGBIC, and 6400cl series
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Q: What type of cables and connectors are required for connectivity on the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A)?
Cabling for the ProCurve Switch vl 24–port Gig–T module (J8768A) and ProCurve Switch vl 20p Gig–T + 4p SFP module (J9033A):
Type:
- 1000Base–T: Category 5 (5E or better recommended), 100 O differential 4–pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) balanced, complying with IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base–T. The cables have standard RJ–45 port connectors
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