Product comparison · 2 network switch modules

HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb vs NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

7specifications compared
5differ
2identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb has 6 more fiber ports quantity than the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (8 vs 2). The NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet has 5.41 kg more weight than the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb (7.41 kg vs 2 kg). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb, 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Fiber optic connector: XFP on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb, SFP+ on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Compatibility: HP ProLiant; Integrity on the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb, Netgear M6100 on the NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.

Ethernet LAN data rates
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Fiber optic connector
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb:XFP
- XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:SFP+
Fiber ports quantity
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb:8
- XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:2
Compatibility
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb:HP ProLiant; Integrity
- XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:Netgear M6100
Weight
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb:2 kg
- XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet:7.41 kg

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Comparison of Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb, XCM8944
27 specifications	A HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb View product	B NETGEAR XCM8944 network switch module 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Model XCM8944 View product
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, 10GBASE-T
Flow control supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical fiber1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffers	XFP	SFP+
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LRM, 10GBASE-SR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Fiber ports quantityDiffers	8	2
Performance1 differ
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Queues per portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Access Control List (ACL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
CompatibilityDiffers	HP ProLiant; Integrity	Netgear M6100
Management platformKnown for one	SNMP v1, v2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for one	SFP+ SR/LR/LRM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	7.41 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	270.00 x 352.55 x 120.65 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990
Ergonomicsidentical
Connectivity LEDsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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