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What is the HPE 5500 HI Switch Series?
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The HPE 5500 HI Switch Series is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch family providing advanced Layer 2/3 features, PoE+ support, and IRF stacking for enterprise campus and building aggregation.
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What port configurations are available on HPE 5500 HI switches?
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The series offers 24- and 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T configurations with integrated SFP/SFP+ uplinks to support flexible connectivity and high-bandwidth data transmission.
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Does the HPE 5500 HI support PoE+?
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Yes, select models provide IEEE 802.3at PoE+ delivering up to 30 W per port, enabling easy deployment of IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras.
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What Layer 3 routing features are supported?
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HPE 5500 HI switches support static routing, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, and GRE tunneling, ensuring robust Layer 3 routing capabilities for enterprise networks.
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How do I manage the HPE 5500 HI Switch?
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Management options include a web-based GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI) via console, Telnet/SSH access, and SNMP integration for centralized network monitoring.
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Can I stack HPE 5500 HI switches?
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The HPE 5500 HI series supports IRF stacking, allowing up to four switches to function as a single logical device for simplified configuration and rapid failover.
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What is Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology?
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Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) is a proprietary stacking technology that unifies multiple switches into one virtual switch, enhancing throughput and network resilience.
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What security features are included?
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Security features include IEEE 802.1X port authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and RADIUS/TACACS+ support.
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What are the recommended use cases for HPE 5500 HI?
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These switches are ideal for enterprise campus access and distribution layers, supporting high-density PoE deployments and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) requirements.
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Which operating system runs on HPE 5500 HI switches?
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HPE 5500 HI switches run the HPE Comware operating system, offering a comprehensive suite of networking services and flexible software-defined networking functions.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on an HPE 5500 HI switch?
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Firmware updates are performed through the HPE Support Center, using the web GUI, FTP, or USB, to ensure devices operate with the latest features and security patches.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Each switch includes a one-year warranty with 24x7 hardware support, and optional HPE Foundation Care or Tech Care services can extend coverage and provide rapid on-site response.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) features do HPE 5500 HI switches offer?
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Advanced QoS capabilities provide eight priority queues per port, traffic classification by L2-L4 fields, rate limiting, and traffic shaping for optimal performance.
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What power redundancy options exist?
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Dual hot-swappable power supply bays support redundant AC or DC modules, maintaining continuous operation during power failures or maintenance.
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How energy-efficient are HPE 5500 HI switches?
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Energy-saving features such as IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, intelligent fan control, and port idle power-down help reduce operational costs.
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What uplink and stacking modules are supported?
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Available uplink modules include 4×10 GbE SFP+, 2×40 GbE QSFP+, and dedicated IRF stacking modules for high-speed interconnects and scalability.
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How do I perform the initial configuration?
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Initial setup is streamlined via the console port or web GUI wizard, where you configure management VLANs, IP addresses, and basic security policies to bring the switch online.
