topic HP switch layer 2 only in Switches, Hubs, and Modems

HP switch layer 2 only

Saruy — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:54:29 GMT

Hi everyone, I would like to know HP switch layer 2 only that support stacking. I have been searching a lot and the only switch which support stacking (not virtual) are layer 3, but I need layer 2 only. I found HP 2530 switch series but they support only virtual stacking, and I need a physical stacking, not virtual.

Is there any switch series you can recommend?

Thanks and regards!

Re: HP switch layer 2 only

Vince-Whirlwind — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 02:30:34 GMT

2920 gives you stacking.

If you don't want Layer3, just don't enable routing.

Re: HP switch layer 2 only

Mahmoud-Refaat — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:59:48 GMT

HP doesn't have a layer two switches that support physical stacking with dedicated cables.

you can go for the HP 2920 or HP 3800 which support dedicated stacking modules and stacking cables.

or:

you can use HP 2530 virtual stacking with 10G direct attached cables .