HP ProCurve Switch 8212zl

Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

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  • For complete technical specifications, see the HP website

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The good:
  • Modular design allows buyers to choose only the components they actually need
  • Power supplies support remote Power Over Ethernet devices
  • Built-in software detects several common viruses and hacker activities
  • Built in SFLOW capability is useful for diagnosing a wide range of network problems
The bad:
  • Expensive compared to simpler low-end network switches.
The bottomline:

While expensive, the ProCurve 8212zl Switch is a sophisticated and highly configurable network controller.

RRP: AU$27382.00

Editors’ rating:

8/10

Related topics:

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