Redundancy; Hot Swap; Redundant Power Supply; Dual Flash - HP ProCurve 5308XL-48G Supplementary Manual

switch makes diagnosing a problem more difficult. Syslog functionality, growing out of the UNIX
environment, is a method of sending log entries to a centralized server. This enables system
and network administrators to analyze and troubleshoot their entire network from a central
location.
The ProCurve Switch 5300 Series can send all log entries to a specific server (via an IP
address), or send varying severity levels of log entries to different servers. Severity levels
supported are:
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Emergency
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alert
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critical

Redundancy

Availability is the measure of the ability for the switch to remain running over a period of time
with minimal impact to the network environment.

Hot Swap

The ProCurve 5300xl Switch Series allows hot-swapping of the port modules and hot-swapping
of the mini-GBIC while the switch is still running without affecting the other port modules. This
allows a defective port module to be replaced without affecting the rest of the network.

Redundant Power Supply

An optional redundant power supply (identical to the primary supply) can be installed. The
power supplies load-share, allowing both supplies to run cooler, extending their Mean Time
Between Failure (MTBF) values. If either of the supplies in the chassis does fail, the other
continues to run preventing switch interruption. Power supplies can be hot-swapped (unplug it
first!) during switch operation when two are present. Each supply has its own power cord and it
is recommended that they be connected to different power mains to limit exposure to failure in
any one power main.

Dual Flash

The ProCurve 5300xl Switch Series have dual flash memory. This provides for two copies of the
switch operating system and is particularly useful when doing an OS upgrade. If problems are
found when moving to the new OS, the switch can be immediately rebooted using the older OS.

Multiple Configuration Files

The ProCurve 5300xl Switch Series supports up to three different startup-config files on the
switch with options for selecting which startup-config file to use during reboot. This enables
users to easily set (and override) reboot policies, maintain different configurations for different
software versions, and test new configurations while ensuring that an unattended reboot will
use a proven configuration.

Service and Support

Hewlett-Packard has long been known for its high quality products and excellent service and
support of them. ProCurve switches are no exception.

Lifetime Software Updates (Best in the Industry)

As with other ProCurve products, the ProCurve 5300xl Switch Series come with lifetime software
updates. For as long as software updates are available for these switches they can be
downloaded from the ProCurve web site for free. This is an industry-leading product feature.

Lifetime Warranty (Best in the Industry)

Warranties, and the ease of obtaining warranty service for the end user, is a product benefit
that is easily overlooked in a technical evaluation, but ranks high as a concern of end users as
they get ready to actually make a purchase decision. The ProCurve 5300xl Switch Series have a
limited lifetime warranty, for as long as you own the product. If any part of the switch fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship, including the power supply or fans, it will be replaced.
In most parts of the world, the replacement unit is sent with next business day delivery in
advance of the failing unit being returned to ProCurve. Advance replacement gets the unit to
the end user as fast as possible and minimizes down time by allowing the impaired unit to
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