HP 704642-B21 Moonshot 180G 180 x Ports Managed Plug-In Switch Module

Product Description

The HP 704642-B21 is a high-density Managed Plug-In Switch Module designed specifically for the HP Moonshot System. This module integrates extensive Ethernet switching capabilities directly into the Moonshot server cartridges, enabling a highly converged infrastructure solution. It is engineered to provide a large number of network ports, often through virtualization or aggregation, to support the dense deployment of compute cartridges within the Moonshot chassis. As a managed switch module, the 704642-B21 offers advanced Layer 2 and potentially Layer 3 switching features. This includes support for VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, and robust security protocols, allowing administrators to precisely control network traffic and optimize performance for various applications running on the Moonshot compute cartridges. Its integration within the Moonshot system allows for centralized management and simplified network provisioning. The plug-in nature of this module, along with the Moonshot system's architecture, typically supports hot-swappable functionality. This ensures that network configurations can be modified or expanded without interrupting the operation of the compute cartridges. The 704642-B21 is a key component for building scalable, high-performance, and efficiently managed network environments within the unique architecture of the HP Moonshot System.