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HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch vs HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem has 6 more SFP/SFP+ slots quantity than the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch (10 vs 4). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, 10 Gigabit on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem. Management platform: CLI, HTTP, SNMP on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, SNMP 1, SNMP 2, CLI on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem. Dimensions (WxDxH): 368 x 290 x 60 mm on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, 270 x 352.6 x 120.7 mm on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem.

  • Ethernet interface type
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem:10 Gigabit
  • Management platform
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:CLI, HTTP, SNMP
    • Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem:SNMP 1, SNMP 2, CLI
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:368 x 290 x 60 mm
    • Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem:270 x 352.6 x 120.7 mm
  • SFP/SFP+ slots quantity
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:4
    • Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem:10

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Comparison of GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem
23 specifications
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexYesYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3ad
Link aggregationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical fiberidentical
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE‑SXUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmissionidentical
Forwarding rateKnown for one71 MppsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of VLANsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) entriesKnown for one4096Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP module slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Performance2 differ
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management platformDiffersCLI, HTTP, SNMPSNMP 1, SNMP 2, CLI
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityDiffersProLiant servers Integrity servers ProLiant BL c-Class server blade enclosuresBladeSystem c3000, BladeSystem c7000
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs368 x 290 x 60 mm270 x 352.6 x 120.7 mm
Weight2 kg2 kg
Other features1 differ
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityDiffers410
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 W
Ergonomicsidentical
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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