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HP J8770A#ABA ProCurve 4200 vl 4204VL 4x Expansion Slots 3U Chassis
- Modular chassis for the HP ProCurve 4200 vl series
- 3U rack-mountable height
- Provides 4 expansion slots for various interface modules
- Supports a wide range of Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet modules
- Designed for high-density, high-performance enterprise networks
- Offers flexibility in port configuration and speed
- Supports redundant power supplies for high availability
- Includes basic management capabilities through the ProVision ASIC
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Product Overview
The HP J8770A#ABA is a ProCurve 4200 vl 4204VL 3U chassis, designed to be a modular and expandable network switch. It provides a foundation for building a customized high-performance switching solution with multiple expansion slots.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Series | ProCurve 4200 vl |
| Model | 4204vl |
| Form Factor | 3U Rack-mountable |
Additional Specifications
| Expansion Slots | 4 |
| Management | Modular Chassis |
| Power Supply | Requires separate power supply modules |
Product Description
The HP J8770A#ABA is the foundational chassis for the HP ProCurve 4200 vl series of modular switches. This 3U rack-mountable chassis is engineered to provide a flexible and scalable platform for enterprise-level networking. Its primary function is to house various interface modules, allowing organizations to customize their switching infrastructure based on specific port density, speed, and media requirements. The chassis itself does not provide network ports but serves as the backbone for connectivity, power, and management of the installed modules. With four available expansion slots, the 4204vl chassis offers significant flexibility. Administrators can populate these slots with a diverse array of module options, including high-density Gigabit Ethernet ports (both copper and fiber), 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed uplinks or server connections, and potentially specialized modules for specific applications. This modularity ensures that the network can evolve alongside business needs, allowing for upgrades or changes without replacing the entire switching unit. The chassis is designed to support redundant power supplies, which is crucial for maintaining network uptime and ensuring business continuity in demanding enterprise environments. The ProCurve 4200 vl series, built upon this chassis, leverages HP's ProVision ASIC technology, which provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities, robust security features, and comprehensive Quality of Service (QoS) management. The chassis is designed for easy integration into standard data center racks and provides the necessary infrastructure for power distribution and management of the installed modules. This makes the J8770A#ABA an essential component for building a resilient, high-performance, and adaptable network infrastructure tailored to the specific demands of large organizations.
