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HP Jetdirect 170x vs HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP Jetdirect 170x (1 vs 0). The HP Jetdirect 170x has 1 more parallel ports quantity than the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server (1 vs 0). The HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server has 7.6 W more power consumption (typical) than the HP Jetdirect 170x (9.6 W vs 2 W). Network connection type: Ethernet LAN on the HP Jetdirect 170x, Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN on the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3 on the HP Jetdirect 170x, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n on the HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server.

  • Network connection type
    • Jetdirect 170x:Ethernet LAN
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:Ethernet LAN/Wireless LAN
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Jetdirect 170x:10 Mbit/s
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Jetdirect 170x:0
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:1
  • Parallel ports quantity
    • Jetdirect 170x:1
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Jetdirect 170x:2 W
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:9.6 W
  • Depth
    • Jetdirect 170x:160 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:121.3 mm
  • Height
    • Jetdirect 170x:114.3 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:27.5 mm
  • Width
    • Jetdirect 170x:279.4 mm
    • Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server:87 mm

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Comparison of Jetdirect 170x, Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server
48 specifications
Featuresidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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
Number of simultaneous printersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Network connection typeDiffersEthernet LANEthernet LAN/Wireless LAN
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, HTTPS
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Protocols1 differ
Supported network protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, DLC/LLC, IPX/SPX, NDS, Bindery, NDPS, NCP, IP Direct Mode, FTP Printing, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, HTTPIPv4/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 oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
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)Differs2 W9.6 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
DepthDiffers160 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers114.3 mm27.5 mm
WidthDiffers279.4 mm87 mm
WeightDiffers1.36 kg128 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-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%
Embedded web serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source

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