HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch

48Gbps

21 x 1Gbps

Copper
Fiber

30 Watts

The HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch (GbE2c
Layer 2/3) provides a full set of Layer 2 switching
and Layer 3 routing features, sixteen internal
downlinks, five uplinks and two internal crossconnects
in a single low cost blade switch.

HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem

Choose this switch:

For cost effective 1Gb switch with wire-speed performance that integrates seamlessly with any network
For flexibility in using either fiber or copper wiring
When robust layer 2 and layer 3 networking features are required (included as standard feature)
To dramatically reduce cabling, power and cooling cost

Features	Benefits
Cooler	At 30 Watts, this is the most power-efficient switch in its class
Easier	Dramatic reduction in cabling; simplified management using CLI, HTTP or SNMP
Performance	With 48Gbps or 35.7 million packets per second, this switch offers the highest performance of any switch in its class
Cost of Ownership	Less than 1/2 the cost of comparable switches for the HP BladeSystem

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