Difference between A and E Series Switches

[Marc_Jones]

Hi All, 

I am new to HP Switching/Networking. Just wondering if someone can explain what the difference is between the A and E Series switches, and if there are other series. 

Thanks in advance, 

Marc

[Fredrik Lönnman]

E-series are the old Procurve and A-series are the ex-3Com/H3C with Comware OS that came with the acquition of 3Com a few years ago. There where also a V-series with small/medium mostly non-manageble switches.

The A/E/V-prefix is obsolete since over a year so you wont see it anymore, they are all HP Networking now.

[Apachez-]

Is the "procurve" series still being developed or is HP switching over to the "comware" os/syntax for upcoming releases?

I saw a release note for some procurve devices (E-series) that a "comware-like" syntax has been added.

However I personally think the procurve syntax was easier to use and interpret comparing to the comware dito.

[Richard Brodie_1]

For now, HP networking seem to be fairly actively developing the Procurves with the new ASICs.The Openflow stuff is leading on Procurve, for example. They've rationalized the range a bit, particularly at the low end (web/unmanaged) but I doubt they are ready to bet the business on the H3C stuff any time soon. In the longer term, who knows?

I think a lot of people like Comware because it's more familiar coming from a Cisco background.

[Marc_Jones]

Thanks for the replies everyone. 

Marc