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HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black vs HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black (1 vs 0). The HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black has 3 more parallel ports quantity than the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server (3 vs 0). The HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black has 19.7 mm more depth than the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server (141 mm vs 121.3 mm). Network connection type: Ethernet LAN on the HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black, Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN on the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3 on the HP Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n on the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server.

  • Network connection type
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:Ethernet LAN
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:10,100 Mbit/s
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:0
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:1
  • Parallel ports quantity
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:3
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:0
  • Depth
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:141 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:121.3 mm
  • Height
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:31 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:27.5 mm
  • Width
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:280 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:87 mm
  • Weight
    • Jetdirect 500x print server Ethernet LAN Black:440 g
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:128 g

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Comparison of 500x, Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server
47 specifications
Featuresidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Japan, United States, Singapore, Switzerland
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Business
Network3 differ
Network connection typeDiffersEthernet LANEthernet LAN/Wireless LAN
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, HTTPS
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Protocols1 differ
Supported network protocolsDiffersNDS, NDPS, SNMP, DHCP/WINS/DDNS, BootP, lpdIPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour compatible, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, WS Print, IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode; AirPrint, GCP 2.0, ePrint
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Parallel ports quantityDiffers30
Serial ports quantity00
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.6 W
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC); EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2; EN 489-17 V2.1.1
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceComplies with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; EN50581:2012
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers141 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm27.5 mm
WidthDiffers280 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers440 g128 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source605 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 55 °C32 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 95%15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 4600 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source889296868101
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 pc(s)
Master (outer) case gross weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.81 kg (8.4 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSee the printer data sheet for Compatible Network Operating Systems.
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 pc(s)
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43201537
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201.4 x 1000.8 x 1242.1 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 48.9")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340.6 kg (751 lbs)
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Supports EPP and ECPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source

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