HP Switches

Direct and optimize bandwidth allocation using HP® network switches. For small and medium businesses, HP unmanaged switches are easy to install and use. Managed solutions provide larger enterprises with highly flexible services to ensure a seamless connection for end-users. Explore the different network switches from HP to find the right option for your existing configuration.

An HP Network Switch Solution for Every Setup

HP switches have five to 96 ports for handling small and large networking jobs. Pocket-size Ethernet switches are powered through a USB hub or the PC's USB port to provide a quick way to build a small network. Stand-alone desktop switches are suitable for creating small networks in an office or a home. Choose a rack-mountable HP network switch model if you use an enclosure in the server room, and DIN rail mounted networking devices in industrial environments. Stackable configuration switches support interconnectivity using stacking cable, so they act as a unit for easier management and configuration in a data center.

HP Switches Support a Changing Network Infrastructure

An HP network switch with auto-sensing ports probes your network's capability to support 100Mbps, 1Gbps or 10Gbps connections, making migration to Gigabit Ethernet seamless. Modular switches accept switch modules for wireless connectivity, firewalls or network analysis, depending on changing network requirements. Many models are compatible with the Energy-Efficient Ethernet (802.3az EEE) standard for reducing power consumption while retaining full functionality, which helps manage data center energy costs.

Choose a Network Management Option That Works for You

An unmanaged HP network switch offers plug-and-play support to provide full functionality. It is suitable for use on a desk in the conference room and other areas that require basic connectivity. The managed switch offers more control over your network's security and quality of service to connected devices. An HP smart switch provides an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that is suitable for users who have no advanced network knowledge.

Protect Data With Built-In Security Tools

Specify what inbound network to drop or forward using source-port, multi-cast and protocol filters. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping is a layer-2 security technology built into select HP network switches that prevents address spoofing and repeat address requests. Use the instrumentation monitor to get alerts of anomalies on the HP network switch. Port security enables each port in a switch to detect, prevent and log access attempts from unauthorized devices on the network.

Leverage Advanced and Comprehensive Networking Functionalities

Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches provide high-speed network connectivity and power supply through their ports. Use an HP PoE switch to power security cameras without the added expense of power cables, power outlets and installing infrastructure equipment. Extend the range of your HP Ethernet switch by 550m to 80km using compatible small form-factor pluggable (SFP) network transceivers. Most switches have per port indicators that offer a quick overview of network status and activity. Quality of service (QoS) helps prioritize traffic, so the most critical pass first. An HP Gigabit switch with support for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) easily handles sending large data packets simultaneously, conserving bandwidth.