what is the yl stands for in HP Procurve switch name?

[chinese_ys]

Hey,

Just wonder what the yl stands for inside name of HP switch name OR what is the main difference between a switch with yl and without?

Thanks,

[paulgear]

I don't think the series letters stand for anything in particular, but they indicate the series of switch and the compatibility of modules for the chassis-based switches (and the build of the ProCurve software contains the same features).  To my knowledge, the only switches which actually match series letters are 5400/8200 - the rest all seem to have their own slot type.

I don't think I've seen an official FAQ on this - this is just what I've inferred over the years.

[Vince_Whirlwind]

I'd guess it refers to something inside the chassis. Some basic fixed hardware component or architecture, for example.

[Richard Litchfield]

The 2 letter suffix were just part of the model groupings. There may have been a definition released at some point, but I don't ever recall seeing it.

5300xl

3500/6200yl <-- they share the same modules

5400/8200zl <-- they share the same modules

2910al (note the alphabetic increment)

The new switches (eg 2920) don't have a suffix any more.

[paulgear]

There were also the 4100gl & 4200vl series, but to my knowledge there were no other switches which could share their modules.

[SCOOTER]

3400cl and 6400cl ;)