the rules of networking.

HP Networking Mid-Market End User

The HP Converged Infrastructure helps organizations build reliable end-to-end unified networking solutions.

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With the constant competitive pressure to innovate quickly and deliver greater value to their customers, midsized organizations look to technology to help spur growth, improve efficiencies, and stay ahead of competition. These organizations depend on their networks to orchestrate connectivity and deliver services, but are often constrained by costly and inefficient technology and old cumbersome management systems that limit efficiency and delay implementation of innovative solutions.

HP is changing the rules of networking that have perpetuated these business-draining conditions.

The HP standards-based approach to networking helps organizations to quickly reduce complexity while increasing business agility with an end-to-end unified wired and wireless network infrastructure solution designed for the needs of midmarket businesses.

It’s all about delivering modular, standards-based technologies designed for convergence. The result is an infrastructure that simplifies and integrates the network from end to end.

Moreover, the efficiency gains allow you to shift the bulk of your IT budget from operations to business innovations. The components of an HP Converged Infrastructure deliver the value you need today by positioning you to manage, protect, and grow your business through each pain point and milestone.

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A glance at the solution componentsNetwork core:•HP E54xxzl or HP E82xxzl modular switch provide

enterprise-class rich features and integrated security, scalable connectivity (10 Mb to 10GbE), and hosted applications on the HP AllianceONE Services zl Module.

Access layer:•HP E2910al fixed-port switches offer scalable

connectivity through high-speed uplinks (trunked Gigabit), integrated security and PoE/PoE+ for VoIP, wireless access points, and other PoE-powered devices.

Wireless LAN:•HP E-MSM765zl Mobility Controller is integrated

within the HP E54xxzl or HP E82xxzl chassis with support for HP MSM IEEE 802.11n/a/b/g access points (up to 200 devices) for centralized security and access control, advanced layer 2/3 roaming, and secure guest access.

•HP E-MSM460 and HP E-MSM466 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Points bring 802.11n performance to 450 Mb/s per radio and enhance coverage areas with beam-forming technology. Both access points provide backward compatibility for 802.11a/b/g legacy clients.

Data center (optional):•HP E3500 fixed-port switches with 24- to 48-port

scalable connectivity and flexible uplink options provide server aggregation up to 4 x 10 Gb.

System-level high availability and hot swappable redundant power supply make the switches an ideal choice for midmarket data center solutions, including iSCSI SAN deployment.

Network management:•The HP Network Management applications simplify

maintenance and network monitoring across wired and wireless networks for auto discovery, mapping, polling, network analysis and diagnostics, and automated policy/configuration management. With plug-ins for wired, wireless, and security HP PCM+ remains your single and easy-to-use management platform.

Network security—perimeter and interior protection:•HP Threat Management Services zl Module

deployed in HP E54xxzl or HP E82xxzl switches provides network zoning for interior protection and perimeter firewall and virtual private network (VPN) to prevent unauthorized access.

•HP TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System (S110 IPS) protects data and applications from attacks and exploits with in-line deep packet inspection and Digital Vaccine Filters.

•HP Identity Driven Manager for policy and identity-based network access rights.

•Complementing HP TippingPoint security for the wired network, HP Wireless IDS/IPS coupled with dedicated RF sensors protects your wireless network from security threats.

HP Networking, a key element of the HP Converged Infrastructure, can help you to respond to new opportunities through HP end-to-end unified networking solutions that allow you to:

Reduce the complexity and therefore the time required for planning, deploying, and managing wired and wireless networks With HP Networking solutions you have the ability to address the increased demands for mobile and fixed access to applications. HP simplifies the network with a unified approach to networking with a unified wired and wireless solution that can be managed from a single console. At the same time it helps ensure that regardless of whether users are connecting via a wired or wireless connection their security profile and connectivity options will be consistent.

Improve business agility through the ability to deliver new services The HP commitment to open networking standards means your organization will have the flexibility to build an efficient infrastructure optimized to its needs. Your business can choose from the industry’s proven network applications offered through the HP Alliance Open Network Ecosystem (http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/products/application-delivery/index.aspx), which includes solutions across network security, unified communications, application delivery, and more.

Reduce annual networking cost per user by up to 66 percent A recent International Data Corporation (IDC) study (September 2010) commissioned by HP concluded that HP Networking solutions can reduce total cost of networking by up to 66 percent, showing an 8.4 month payback and a 466 percent return on investment.1 HP reduces networking costs by simplifying the infrastructure with complete end-to-end solutions designed to complement the HP Converged Infrastructure.

1 “ROI of a Complete Networking Portfolio: Delivering Value from the Network Edge to the Core”, IDC white paper sponsored by HP, September 2010.

HP E5400 Switch& HP E-MSM765 Access Controller & HP Threat Management Services 5400 zl Module

HP A6600 Router

Internet

HP E3500G Switch

HP E3500G SwitchData center with shared SAN/NAS

Wireless client Wireless client

HP E2910G-24al PoE+ Switch

HP E-MSM460 Wireless Access Point

Client PC

Client PC

VoIP phone

IP PBX (optional—if no zl VoIP

module used)

Management console (PCM+, MM)

HP E2610-24 SwitchHP E5400 SwitchOptional: HP AllianceONE modules

(e.g., WAN acceleration)

Client PC

Client PC

Client PC

Client PCHP E-MSM460 Wireless Access Point

HP E2610-24-PoE Switch

Video security cameras (optional)

Wireless guest

HP TippingPoint S10/S110Optional: Intrusion Prevention System

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“To determine the return on investment (ROI) associated with implementation of an HP Networking–based network solution, IDC conducted a study of 12 medium-sized to large organizations with an HP Networking infrastructure deployed in their production environment. IDC estimates that these businesses were able to reduce their total costs of networking by 66% and achieve a 466% ROI; a three-year (discounted) benefit of $147,250 per 100 users; and payback on their initial investment within 8.4 months.” Source: “ROI of a Complete Networking Portfolio: Delivering Value from the Network Edge to the Core”, IDC white paper sponsored by HP, September 2010.

Figure 1: HP unified end-to-end networking solution for midsize companies—a reference design

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HP Networking solution features:•Single pane of glass to manage and help secure

the network with HP PCM+ software and snap in modules for advanced wireless or security management

•Consistent and standards-based network design for future scalability and investment protection

•Modular design for scalability and resilience at the core with stackable flexibility at the edge

•PoE/PoE+ capability for VoIP phones, WLAN access points, and surveillance cameras

•Integrated network security with standards-based security features integrated within the products, enhanced by integrated wireless security (HP E-MSM765zl Mobility Controller) and the HP Threat Management Services zl Module for the HP E5400zl Switch Series

•High availability for server connections and business-critical applications

•Choice of applications hosted inside the network, such as for unified communications (Aastra, Avaya, and Microsoft®), application acceleration (Riverbed), or real-time location-based services (AeroScout, Ekahau)

The HP Networking solution advantage:Reduced complexityHP simplifies the network with a unified approach: wired and wireless hardware, software, management, and security. Our integrated, easy-to-use management features reduce the time and complexity of planning, deploying, and operating wired and wireless LANs from a single management platform.

Built-in securitySecurity is built into the network fabric, as opposed to it being an afterthought. Identity-driven access control, threat management, and intrusion protection services enforce security throughout the network. Policies are enforced consistently for both wired and wireless users from the same management system.

Adaptive to changeBusiness agility is critical to delivering new services to win and retain customers and compete effectively. HP Networking solutions are standards-based and open for growth and interoperability. With command from the center and control at the edge, HP delivers a virtualized network edge. As users move around the network, user access and control policies are dynamically applied at the point of entry to the network, delivering a consistent security experience no matter how (through wires or wireless) or where (local or remote) users connect to the network.

Designed for efficiencyTo do more with less, you need robust networking solutions that help optimize the total cost of ownership, including the cost of acquisition, operation, maintenance, and the ongoing cost of service and support contracts. HP Networking products set the standards for quality and reliability, and come with warranties you would expect from a brand like HP.

The HP customer commitmentEvery day HP demonstrates its exceptional commitment to innovation, savvy product development, expert implementation, and responsive service—all of which are essential elements to running business-critical networks. High-quality global sales, delivery, and support services are backed by a 30-year record of successful networking experience, as well as the talent and expertise of certified professionals and networking partners around the world.

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HP Networking warrantyHP Networking products have legendary HP quality, and our warranty is one way of demonstrating it. Many of the products featured in this solution, such as the HP E54xxzl, HP E2910al, HP E2610, HP E3500 switches, or HP E-MSM460 Access Points come with limited lifetime warranty, which includes next-business-day advance replacement (available in most countries) and includes coverage for fans and power supplies for the entire warranty period.

The HP Hardware Limited Warranty Statement that contains the terms and conditions for the warranty on HP Networking products can be viewed at www.hp.com/networking/warranty.

HP Midmarket solutionsVirtualization, cloud-based software and services, and the convergence of new and existing technologies are making it possible for us to get more done with fewer resources. Costly IT silos are being transformed into end-to-end infrastructures that integrate technical components, automate processes, and simplify technology from purchase to retirement. It’s all about delivering modular, standards-based technologies designed for convergence. The result is an infrastructure that simplifies, integrates, and automates it all: storage, networking, servers, management software, and even power and cooling.

It’s the future of IT—available today for your business. With the world’s largest technology portfolio, we have the building blocks and the resources to pull it all together to provide a Converged Infrastructure solution

that meets your specific needs. For more information, please visit www.hp.com/go/midbizsolutions.

Global citizenship at HPAt HP, global citizenship is our commitment to hold ourselves to high standards of integrity, contribution, and accountability in balancing our business goals with our impact on society and the planet. To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship, and for information about the HP Eco Solutions program, go to http://www.hp.com/ecosolutions.

HP Network Services HP offers a comprehensive portfolio of Network Services from consulting to support.

Network Consulting Services enable our clients to transform their network to enable anywhere, anytime access to applications across the extended enterprise, to plan and migrate to open standards networking for cost and performance benefits, to accelerate network-based projects with deep multivendor networking expertise and certified project management plus ensure network readiness for Unified Communications projects.

Network Support Services help you manage your network efficiently, mitigate risks and downtime, and increase your business value of technology. You can enhance the lifetime warranty coverage of your HP Networking products, and increase the performance and availability of your network infrastructure with our simplified and standardized portfolio of HP Care Pack Services. For more information on support services, please visit www.hp.com/networking/care-packs.

For more information on other network services offered by HP, please visit www.hp.com/go/networks.

Tolly test results summaryThe HP E5400zl and E8200zl series switches:1. Delivered a high-performance, highly-available, chassis-based alternative to Cisco

Catalyst 3750-X series stackable switches and Catalyst 4500 series modular switches

2. Outperformed the comparable Cisco switches in throughput and latency

3. Delivered simplified licensing through integrated premium IP software features

4. Consumed significantly lower power and offer much better power/performance efficiency

5. Delivered significant savings in TCO compared over the Cisco switches

Source: “HP E5400 zl and E8200 zl Switch Series: Competitive Performance, Power Consumption and TCO Evaluation Versus Cisco Catalyst 3750-X and 4500 Series”, Tolly Report #210152, November 2010 (Commissioned by Hewlett-Packard Company)

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1. The HP E5400zl Switch Series includes 6-slot and 12-slot chassis and associated zl modules and bundles. With 10/100, Gigabit Ethernet and 10GbE interfaces, choice of PoE+ & Non-PoE, integrated layer 3 features and HP AllianceONE Solutions, the E5400zl switches offer excellent investment protection, flexibility, and scalability, as well as ease of deployment, operation, and maintenance.

2. HP E-MSM765zl Mobility Controller—working in unison with HP E-series MSM Access Points, this blade controller can be integrated in the HP E5400zl or HP E8200zl to provide high performance for comprehensive WLAN security with support for internal and external authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) servers, built-in stateful firewall, per-user VLAN mapping, and mutual controller/access point (AP) authentication. The enhanced architecture scales from 802.11a/b/g to 802.11n without requiring expensive controller upgrades.

3. HP PCM+ v3 is a Microsoft Windows®-based network management platform that enables mapping, configuration, and monitoring for small to large networks with remote sites. With HP security and wireless solutions, as well as plug-in applications like HP Mobility Manager and extended third-party support, HP PCM+ offers a single-pane management solution for unified policy-based, multi-device management across the wired and wireless network for configuring, updating, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

4. The HP E-MSM460 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Point Series is the highest-performing family of access points. It improves productivity bringing IEEE 802.11n near Gigabit Ethernet performance to 900 Mbps and enhancing coverage areas. Each dual radio 802.11n access point operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, providing backward compatibility for IEEE 802.11a/b/g legacy technologies.

3. HP PCM+ v3 Network Management Software 4. HP E-MSM460 Dual Radio 802.11n Access Point Series

1. HP E5400zl Switch Series 2. HP E-MSM765zl Mobility Controller

Select building blocks for an HP end-to-end unified networking solution

To know more about how the HP modular, standards-based technologies can help you create an infrastructure that simplifies and integrates the network from end to end, visit: www.hp.com/networking

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