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HP 7280CR-48 Yes Layer 3 Switch
- Switching Layer: Layer 3
- Port Configuration: Typically 48 x 1GbE/10GbE ports (specifics vary)
- Uplink Ports: May include SFP/SFP+ or QSFP+ ports
- Routing Protocols: Supports static and dynamic routing (e.g., OSPF, BGP)
- Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
- Features: VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree Protocol
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable (e.g., 1U or 2U)
- Performance: High forwarding capacity and low latency
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Product Overview
The HP 7280CR-48 is a Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise networking environments. It provides high-performance switching capabilities with advanced routing features, enabling efficient traffic management and network segmentation. This switch is suitable for core, distribution, or high-density access layer deployments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Layer 3 Switch |
| Switching Capacity | High (specific value varies) |
| Forwarding Rate | High (specific value varies) |
| Number of Ports | 48 (typically) |
Additional Specifications
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Part Number | 7280CR-48 |
Product Description
The HP 7280CR-48 is a sophisticated network switch that operates at Layer 3 of the OSI model, providing advanced routing capabilities in addition to high-speed Ethernet switching. This allows the switch to not only forward traffic within a local network segment but also to make intelligent routing decisions between different subnets and networks. This capability is essential for building scalable and efficient enterprise networks, enabling better traffic management, network segmentation through VLANs, and improved performance by offloading routing tasks from dedicated routers. Designed for demanding network infrastructures, the 7280CR-48 typically features a substantial number of high-speed Ethernet ports, often including 48 ports that can support Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, along with dedicated uplink ports for connecting to higher-tier network devices or other switches. The switch supports a comprehensive suite of Layer 3 routing protocols, such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into complex network topologies and dynamically adapt to network changes. It also includes robust Layer 2 features like VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). Management of the HP 7280CR-48 is typically handled through a combination of command-line interface (CLI), a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), offering flexibility for network administrators. Its rack-mountable form factor ensures easy integration into standard data center or wiring closet racks. This switch is well-suited for deployment as a core switch in smaller networks, a distribution switch in larger networks, or as a high-density access switch, providing a reliable and high-performance foundation for modern enterprise connectivity.
