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Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet vs HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch

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Key differences

The HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet (5 vs 4). Ethernet interface type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet on the Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. Fiber optic connector: SFP+ on the Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, SFP on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. Weight: 700 g on the Allied Telesis XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 kg on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch.

  • Ethernet interface type
    • XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet:10 Gigabit Ethernet
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet:1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber optic connector
    • XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet:SFP+
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:SFP
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet:4
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:5
  • Weight
    • XEM2-8XSTm network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet:700 g
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:2 kg

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Comparison of XEM2-8XSTm, GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch
25 specifications
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Link aggregationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical fiber1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFP+SFP
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE‑SX
Data transmissionidentical
Forwarding rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 Mpps
Number of VLANsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) entriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
SFP module slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management platformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCLI, HTTP, SNMP
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProLiant servers Integrity servers ProLiant BL c-Class server blade enclosures
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source368 x 290 x 60 mm
WeightDiffers700 g2 kg
WidthKnown for one109 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one1.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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