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What is the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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The HPE 5510 HI Switch is an enterprise-grade Layer 2/3 fixed-configuration switch designed for campus and branch-edge deployments, offering 1 GbE access ports and 10 GbE uplinks in a compact form factor.
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What are the key features of the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Key features include wire-speed Layer 2/3 switching, advanced QoS, comprehensive security (802.1X, ACLs), IPv4/IPv6 routing, HiStack stacking and energy-efficient design.
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Which port configurations does the HPE 5510 HI Switch support?
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Models are available with 8 or 24 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, plus up to four 1 GbE SFP uplink ports, delivering flexible connectivity for diverse edge environments.
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Does the HPE 5510 HI Switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Select HPE 5510 HI PoE+ models deliver up to 30 W per port, supporting IP phones, wireless APs and cameras with centralized power management.
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What is the switching capacity of the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Depending on the model, the switch delivers up to 128 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 95 Mpps forwarding rate for wire-speed performance.
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Which Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?
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The HPE 5510 HI Switch supports static routing, RIP v1/v2, OSPF and VRRP for resilient multi-layer network designs.
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How does stacking work on the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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HiStack technology lets you stack up to four switches via dedicated stacking ports for unified management, higher bandwidth and simplified scalability.
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What management interfaces are available?
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You can manage the HPE 5510 HI via CLI (SSH/Telnet), web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and through HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) for centralized operations.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) features are supported?
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Comprehensive QoS includes 8 priority queues, traffic shaping, policing, remarking and ACL-based classification to ensure predictable performance for critical applications.
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What security features does the HPE 5510 HI Switch offer?
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The switch supports 802.1X port access control, MAC-based authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard and ACLs to protect network integrity.
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What are the power and environmental specifications?
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It operates on 100–240 VAC or –48 VDC input, consumes as little as 15 W (non-PoE), and runs in 0–50 °C ambient temperatures with front-to-back airflow.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Use the CLI or web GUI to transfer the latest firmware via TFTP/SFTP, then execute the upgrade command and reboot; upgrade notes and images are on the HPE Support site.
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What deployment scenarios suit the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Ideal for small-to-medium campuses, branch offices and edge access where compact size, feature richness and ease of management are priorities.
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How do I configure VLANs on the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Use the CLI with \
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What warranty and support options are available?
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HPE provides a limited lifetime warranty on hardware, plus optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for software updates and 24×7 support.
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How can I monitor performance on the HPE 5510 HI Switch?
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Monitor traffic and health using built-in RMON, sFlow, SNMP traps, LLDP and integration with HPE IMC for real-time dashboards and alerts.
