What is the maximum port capacity of the HP ProCurve Switch 5308xl?

The 5308xl (J4819A) supports up to 192 10/100 ports or 32 Gigabit ports depending on module configuration, using 8 hot-swappable slots with modules like J4820A (24x10/100-TX), J4821A (4x100/1000-T), and J4878A (4x Mini-GBIC). All ports feature auto-MDIX for automatic cable type detection.

What routing protocols does it support?

It supports RIPv2 (RFC 2453) and OSPFv2 with route authentication (RFC 2328), enabling media-speed IP routing. Combined with Layer 2/3/4 switching, IGMPv1/v2/v3, and 802.3x flow control, it handles complex enterprise routing without external devices.

How is redundancy handled?

Features IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree, 802.1w Rapid Convergence, 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees, and 802.3ad LACP link aggregation with up to 36 trunks/8 links each. Hot-swappable power supplies (1x J4839A included, 1 slot for redundant) ensure high availability.

What management options are available?

Includes HP ProCurve Manager, CLI, web browser, configuration menu, out-of-band RS-232C serial, and SNMP with RMON (4 groups) plus extended RMON. Protocols like TFTP, BootP, Telnet, and MIB support (e.g., RFC 2665 Ethernet MIB) enable comprehensive network oversight.

Is the power supply hot-swappable?

Yes, it includes 1x J4839A AC power supply with 1 open slot for optional redundant supply, both hot-swappable. Modules are also hot-swappable, allowing maintenance without network disruption in enterprise environments.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Complies with EMC standards like IEC 61000-4-2 ESD (4kV CD/8kV AD), IEC 61000-4-3 radiated (3V/m), and IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ad/802.1D/w/s. Ensures reliable operation in industrial and enterprise settings.

J4819A - HP J4819A 5308xl 8-Slot Layer 2/3/4 Managed Switch

Name: HP J4819A 5308xl 8-Slot Layer 2/3/4 Managed Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: J4819A
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

J4819A - HP J4819A 5308xl 8-Slot Layer 2/3/4 Managed Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP ProCurve Switch 5308xl (SKU J4819A) is an enterprise-grade 8-slot modular chassis switch from the ProCurve 5300xl series, delivering Layer 2/3/4 managed switching with third-generation ASIC technology. It supports up to 192 10/100 ports or 32 Gigabit ports via hot-swappable modules like 24-port 10/100-TX (J4820A), 4-port 100/1000-T (J4821A), and 4-port Mini-GBIC (J4878A). Key features include 802.3ad LACP link aggregation with 36 trunks/8 links each, IEEE 802.1D/w/s spanning tree, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RIPv2, and OSPFv2 routing. Management options encompass HP ProCurve Manager, CLI, web interface, and SNMP with RMON. It includes one AC power supply (J4839A) with a slot for redundant hot-swap supply, rack-mountable form factor, and lifetime warranty. Ideal for scalable enterprise deployments requiring high availability, multicast support, and modular expansion.

8 hot-swappable module slots for flexible expansion
Up to 192 10/100 or 32 Gigabit ports with auto-MDIX
Layer 2/3/4 switching: RIPv2, OSPFv2, IGMPv3 support
802.3ad LACP: 36 trunks with 8 links per trunk
IEEE 802.1D/w/s spanning tree for redundancy
SNMP/RMON management with HP ProCurve Manager

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	J4819A
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	5308xl
MIB Support	Ethernet MIB (RFC 2665); RIP MIB (RFC 1058); RIPv2 MIB (RFC 1724); Interface MIB (RFC 2863)
Chassis Type	8-slot modular chassis
Flow Control	IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IGMP Support	IGMPv1/v2/v3 (RFC 3376)
Product Line	ProCurve Switch 5300xl Series
Product Type	Layer 2/3/4 Managed Modular Network Switch
SNMP Support	SNMP with RMON (4 groups: statistics, history, alarm, events); Extended RMON

Compatible systems

HP ProCurve Switch 5308xl is a modular Layer 2/3/4 managed network switch chassis compatible with ProCurve 5300xl series modules and management software

HP ProCurve 5300xl Series
Model: 5304xl, 5308xl, 5348xl, 5372xl
Form factor: Modular chassis
Generation: ProCurve 5300xl
J4819A is the 5308xl 8-slot chassis; compatible with all 5300xl series modules

Best for

Enterprise Core Switching
Provides scalable Layer 2/3/4 switching with up to 192 10/100 ports or 32 Gigabit ports via 8 hot-swappable modules, supporting RIPv2 and OSPFv2 routing for robust core infrastructure.
Data Center Aggregation
Offers 802.3ad LACP with 36 trunks/8 links and IGMPv1/v2/v3 for efficient multicast traffic handling and high availability with hot-swap power and modules.
Campus Backbone
IEEE 802.1D/w/s spanning tree protocols ensure loop-free redundancy, while SNMP/RMON management simplifies monitoring in large campus environments.
Modular Expansion
8 open slots support modules like J4820A (24x10/100-TX) and J4821A (4xGigabit), enabling flexible port density growth without full replacement.

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IEEE Standards	IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T); IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX); IEEE 802.3ad (LACP); IEEE 802.1D/w/s (Spanning Tree variants)

Firmware Support	Software version E.08.03 and earlier versions supported; Free software updates included

Link Aggregation	802.3ad LACP and HP trunking; supports up to 36 trunks with up to 8 links per trunk

Network Protocols	TFTP (RFC 783); BootP (RFC 951, 1542); Telnet (RFC 854); UDP (RFC 768); ICMP (RFC 792); TCP (RFC 793); ARP (RFC 826); SNTP (RFC 2030); DHCP Relay

Routing Protocols	RIPv2 (RFC 2453); OSPFv2 with route authentication (RFC 2328)

Switching Capacity	Scalable Layer 2, 3, and 4 switching

Hot-Swap Capability	Hot-swappable power supply modules and network modules

Management Software	HP ProCurve Manager included; HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches compatible

Management Interface	HP ProCurve Manager; HP ProCurve Manager Plus; Command line interface; Web browser; Configuration menu; Out-of-band management via serial RS-232C

Technology Generation	Third-generation ASIC technology

Spanning Tree Protocols	IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree; IEEE 802.1w Rapid Convergence Spanning Tree; IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees

Power Supplies	1 x J4839A AC power supply included; 1 open power supply slot for optional redundant supply

Mounting	Rack-mountable
Form Factor	Compact modular chassis

EMC Compliance	ESD: IEC 61000-4-2 (4 kV CD, 8 kV AD); Radiated: IEC 61000-4-3 (3V/m); EFT/Burst: IEC 61000-4-4 (1.0 kV power line, 0.5 kV signal line); Conducted: IEC 61000-3-3

Interface/Ports

Module Slots	8 open module slots for hot-swappable modules
Port Auto-MDIX	Automatic cable type detection on all 10/100/1000 ports
Maximum Port Capacity	192 10/100 ports or 32 Gigabit ports (depending on module configuration)
Supported Module Types	24-port 10/100-TX Module (J4820A); 4-port 100/1000-T Module (J4821A); 4-port Mini-GBIC Module (J4878A)

HP J4819A 5308xl 8-Slot Layer 2/3/4 Managed Switch

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