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What is the HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI Switch series?
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The HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI Switch series is a high-performance, stackable Layer 2/3 Gigabit switch designed for enterprise access and SMB aggregation, offering advanced QoS, security, and IPv4/IPv6 routing in a compact form factor.
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Which port configurations are available on HPE 5130 EI switches?
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HPE 5130 EI switches come in 24- or 48-port Gigabit RJ-45 models with optional 4 or 2 built-in SFP+ 10Gb uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for copper and fiber networks.
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Does the HPE 5130 EI support stacking and what is the maximum stack size?
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Yes, HPE 5130 EI switches support advanced IRF-based stacking, allowing up to 9 units per stack with up to 576 Gbps of virtual backplane bandwidth for simplified management and high availability.
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What Layer 3 routing capabilities does the HPE 5130 EI offer?
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The HPE 5130 EI provides static routing, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, and policy-based routing, enabling dynamic inter-VLAN forwarding and resilient network segmentation for enterprise deployments.
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What is the total PoE+ power budget on HPE 5130 EI models?
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PoE+ models of HPE 5130 EI deliver up to 370 W of total power, supporting IEEE 802.3at endpoints such as IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras with automatic classification and power management.
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Which management interfaces are supported on the HPE 5130 EI switches?
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HPE 5130 EI switches offer CLI, web GUI, SNMP v1/2/3, RMON, and SSH/Telnet for secure, scalable, and scriptable network management and monitoring.
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What uplink speeds are supported on the HPE 5130 EI Switch series?
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Built-in SFP+ ports support 10GbE SFP+ modules, while additional uplinks can be added via optional expansion bays to meet higher bandwidth requirements.
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How does the HPE 5130 EI ensure network security?
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HPE 5130 EI includes 802.1X NAC, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP source guard, ACLs, and dynamic VLAN assignment to protect against unauthorized access and common Layer 2 threats.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) features are available on the HPE 5130 EI?
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The switch supports eight hardware queues, strict and weighted round-robin scheduling, DiffServ, traffic shaping, and rate limiting to guarantee predictable performance for voice, video, and data.
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How scalable is the HPE 5130 EI for growing networks?
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With support for 9-unit stacking, modular uplink expansion, and IPv4/IPv6 routing, the HPE 5130 EI scales seamlessly from small offices to large campus edge deployments.
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What is the typical forwarding performance of a HPE 5130 EI switch?
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HPE 5130 EI switches deliver up to 176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and up to 131 Mpps packet forwarding rate, ensuring line-rate performance under full load.
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How energy-efficient is the HPE 5130 EI series?
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Featuring dynamic power scaling, fan speed control, and energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE), the HPE 5130 EI minimizes power consumption and operational costs while meeting enterprise performance needs.
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What licensing options exist for advanced features on HPE 5130 EI?
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All Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features are included by default; advanced protocols like OSPF, VRRP, and MPLS require a feature license upgrade, purchasable through HPE’s Smart Licensing portal.
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Does HPE provide a warranty and support for FlexNetwork 5130 EI switches?
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HPE offers a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day advance hardware replacement and optional ProCare service for 24×7 support, on-site coverage, and firmware updates.
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Can I upgrade from an older HPE switch to the FlexNetwork 5130 EI?
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Yes, the HPE 5130 EI supports backward-compatible IRF stacking and standard CLI commands, facilitating seamless migration from 2530, 2540, or 2920 series switches with minimal downtime.
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Which environments are best suited for HPE FlexNetwork 5130 EI switches?
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The HPE 5130 EI is ideal for enterprise branch offices, campus edge aggregation, and SMB networks requiring robust security, high throughput, and flexible stacking in a compact chassis.
