Marketing description

HPE V1905 series devices are smart-managed fixed configuration Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Layer 2 switches designed for small and medium-sized businesses looking for an easily managed, low-cost networking solution. These smart-managed switches are preconfigured for fast, easy installation, yet allow network operation to be enhanced using an intuitive Web-based management interface. Advanced security and Quality of Service features create a voice-ready network. V1905 switches are solidly built for business operation, and designed for high reliability, long life, low power consumption, and low total cost of ownership.

Key selling points

• Smart-managed layer 2 switching
• Gigabit and fast Ethernet configurations
• Intuitive Web interface for network enhancement
• Access control list security

Product features

• Web graphical user interface (GUI)
  Easy-to-use graphical interface allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser.
• Limited command-line interface (CLI)
  Allows for basic configuration and IP address assignment.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  Allows switch to be managed with a variety of third-party network management applications.
• Port mirroring
  Allows traffic to be mirrored on any port or a network analyzer to assist with diagnostics or detecting network attacks.
• IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
  Automated device discovery protocol for easy mapping by network management applications.
• VLAN support and tagging
  Supports IEEE 802.1Q port-based VLANs to segment the network based on users data or traffic exchange.
• Front-panel LEDs
  Provide an at-a-glance view of status, activity, speed, and full-duplex operation.
• Auto-MDIX
  Automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all ports.
• Flow control
  Helps ensure reliable communications during full-duplex operation.
• Cable diagnostics
  Remotely detect cable issues using a browser-based tool.
• Fanless design
  Provides quiet operation for use in open-space environment.
• Access control lists (ACLs)
  Allow network managers to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports.
• IEEE 802.1X
  Utilizes an industry-standard user authentication with an IEEE 802.1X supplicant on the client in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
  Encrypts all HTTP traffic, allowing secure access to the browser-based management GUI in the switch.