- High-end modular chassis
- Enterprise LAN core, data centers, MANs
- Extensive switching and routing, IPv6, MPLS
- Added functionality with service modules
- Robust network and service virtualization
- Powerful QoS feature
- Deep packet inspection
- Signature-based detection
- Protocol anomaly-based detection
- Severity-based action policies
- Stateful firewall
- Zone-based access policies
- Application-level gateway (ALG)
- Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
- Manual or automatic key exchange (IKE)
- Management interface control
- Industry-standard CLI with a hierarchical structure
- FTP, TFTP, and SFTP support
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- Network Quality Analyzer (NQA)
- High-density port connectivity
- IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Dual-personality functionality
- Packet storm protection
- High-speed fully distributed architecture
- Scalable system design
- Separate data and control paths
- Passive design system
- IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)
- Ring Resiliency Protection Protocol (RRPP)
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
The HPE 7500 switch series comprises 10 Gigabit modular core switches designed for the requirements of enterprise data center applications. The multilayer switch meets the evolving needs of integrated services networks, and can be deployed in multiple network environments, including the enterprise LAN core, aggregation layer, and wiring closet edge, as well as in metropolitan area networks (MANs) and data centers. It features cost-effective wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide the throughput and bandwidth necessary for mission-critical data and high-speed communications. A passive backplane, support for load sharing, and redundant management and fabrics help HPE 7500 series switches offer high availability. Moreover, the switch delivers wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing services for the most demanding applications.