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HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server vs HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 5identical
  • 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 640n Print Server (1 vs 0). The HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server has 5.6 W more power consumption (typical) than the HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server (9.6 W vs 4 W). The HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server has 15.7 mm more depth than the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server (137 mm vs 121.3 mm). Only the HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server has internal. HP segment: Business, Enterprise on the HP Jetdirect 640n Print Server, Enterprise, Business on the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server.

  • Internal
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:Yes
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:No
  • HP segment
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:Business, Enterprise
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:Enterprise, Business
  • Network connection type
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:Ethernet LAN
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN
  • Security algorithms
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:HTTPS, SSL/TLS
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, HTTPS
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:0
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:4 W
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:9.6 W
  • Depth
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:137 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:121.3 mm
  • Height
    • Jetdirect 640n Print Server:31 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:27.5 mm

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Comparison of 640n, Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server
53 specifications
Features2 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Japan, United States, Singapore, Switzerland
HP segmentDiffersBusiness, EnterpriseEnterprise, Business
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IPP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Network connection typeDiffersEthernet LANEthernet LAN/Wireless LAN
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersHTTPS, SSL/TLSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, HTTPS
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Protocols1 differ
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, IPsec/Firewall, DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6, Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrintIPv4/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
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMP v1/v2c/v3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Power1 differ
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)Differs4 W9.6 W
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCCEU (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
DepthDiffers137 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm27.5 mm
WidthDiffers89 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers77 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 conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 55 °C32 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 85%15 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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