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HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch vs NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 3identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet has 37 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch (42 vs 5). The NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet has 5.41 kg more weight than the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch (7.41 kg vs 2 kg). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Fiber optic connector: SFP on the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, SFP+ on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Fiber optic connector
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:SFP
    • XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:SFP+
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:5
    • XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:42
  • Weight
    • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch:2 kg
    • XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:7.41 kg

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Comparison of GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, XCM8944
31 specifications
Network4 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, 10GBASE-T
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical fiber1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPSFP+
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE‑SXUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmissionidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers542
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SFP module slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Queues per portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
CompatibilityDiffersProLiant servers Integrity servers ProLiant BL c-Class server blade enclosuresNetgear M6100
Management platformKnown for oneCLI, HTTP, SNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg7.41 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one368 x 290 x 60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Other featuresidentical
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source

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