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HP 438475-001 GBE2C 5 x Ports External 1000Base-T +16 x Ports Internal 1GbE Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade...
- 5 x External 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) ports
- 16 x Internal 1GbE ports
- Layer 2/3 Ethernet switching capabilities
- Designed for blade server environments
- High port density
- Supports advanced network features
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Product Overview
The HP 438475-001 is an external Ethernet blade, featuring 5 x 1000Base-T ports and 16 x 1GbE internal ports. It operates as a Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch, designed for high-density networking environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Ethernet Blade |
| External Ports | 5 x 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Internal Ports | 16 x 1GbE |
Additional Specifications
| Switching Layer | Layer 2/3 |
| Form Factor | Blade |
Product Description
The HP 438475-001 is a sophisticated Ethernet blade designed to provide extensive network connectivity within a blade server chassis. It offers a substantial number of network ports, combining external Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) connectivity with a high density of internal 1GbE ports. This configuration is ideal for environments requiring robust and scalable network infrastructure, such as data centers and enterprise server rooms. As a Layer 2/3 switch, this blade supports both basic data forwarding (Layer 2) and more advanced routing functions (Layer 3). This capability allows for sophisticated network segmentation, traffic management, and inter-VLAN routing, providing administrators with granular control over network traffic. The high port count ensures that multiple servers or network devices can be connected efficiently, maximizing the utilization of the blade enclosure. This HP Ethernet blade is engineered for high performance and reliability, crucial for mission-critical applications. Its design integrates seamlessly into HP blade systems, offering a consolidated and efficient networking solution. The 438475-001 is a key component for building high-performance, scalable, and manageable network infrastructures within a blade computing environment.
