Hewlett-Packard HP ProCurve Switch 2824 & HP ProCurve Switch 2848
Addressing the need for speed in networks burdened with the weight of bandwidth-hogging apps, HP has added Gigabit Ethernet to its ProCurve 2800 series switches. This scalable switch series offers from 20 to 44 10/100/1000 ports, as well as four dual-personality 10/100/1000 ports or mini-GGIC connectivity. Security measures include SSL, SSHv2, SNMPv3, 802.1x, TACACS+ and RADIUS server support. Gigabet Ethernet modules for the 4100g1 and 5300x1 series are now available as well. Additionally, all HP ProCurve products come with a lifetime hardware warranty and phone support at no additional cost, along with free software updates and next-business-day advance replacement in most countries. 2824: $2,499; 2848: $4,899. Hewlett-Packard, (800) 752-0900, (650) 857-1501. www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve
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