The HP E4500 Switch Series are managed, stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches that provide secure, flexible LAN connectivity for enterprise and branch office networks. HP E4500 switches offer Layer 2 switching and dynamic Layer 3 routing, as well as robust security, Quality of Service (QoS), and management features to deliver intelligent edge connectivity for essential business applications. Dual-personality ports allow for both copper and fiber Gigabit uplink connections. The switch supports true stacking with the ability to stack up to eight switch units—384 10/100 ports per stack—with single IP management and distributed aggregated links for high uplink resiliency.
- IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP): automated device discovery protocol provides easy mapping by network management applications. Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD): monitors cable between two switches and shuts down the ports on both ends if the cable is broken, turning the bi-directional link into uni-directional; this prevents network problems such as loops. Secure Web GUI: provides a secure, easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring the module via HTTPS. Command-line interface (CLI): provides a secure, easy-to-use command-line interface for configuring the module vi
- Gigabit Uplinks: E4500-24 model has two dual-personality ports for either 10/100/1000 or mini-GBIC SFP connectivity; other models have dual-personality dual mini-GBIC Gigabit SFP ports and ship with two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers for copper Ethernet connections. Auto-MDIX: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports. IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): provides up to 15.4 W per port to IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
- RMON (remote monitoring): provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events. Dual flash images: provides independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading. Full-featured console: provides complete control of the switch with a familiar command-line interface (CLI). Web interface: allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser on the network. Multiple configuration files: allow multiple configuration files to be stored to flash image.
- VLAN support and tagging: supports IEEE 802.1Q, with 4094 simultaneous VLAN IDs. GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP): allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs. Jumbo packet support: supports up to 9220-byte frame size to improve performance of large data transfers. IEEE 802.1ad QinQ: increases the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connects multiple LANs on a high-speed campus or metro network.
- IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP): automated device discovery protocol provides easy mapping by network management applications. Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD): monitors cable between two switches and shuts down the ports on both ends if the cable is broken, turning the bi-directional link into uni-directional; this prevents network problems such as loops. Secure Web GUI: provides a secure, easy-to-use graphical interface for configuring the module via HTTPS. Command-line interface (CLI): provides a secure, easy-to-use command-line interface for configuring the module vi
- Gigabit Uplinks: E4500-24 model has two dual-personality ports for either 10/100/1000 or mini-GBIC SFP connectivity; other models have dual-personality dual mini-GBIC Gigabit SFP ports and ship with two 1000Base-T SFP transceivers for copper Ethernet connections. Auto-MDIX: automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports. IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): provides up to 15.4 W per port to IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
- RMON (remote monitoring): provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events. Dual flash images: provides independent primary and secondary operating system files for backup while upgrading. Full-featured console: provides complete control of the switch with a familiar command-line interface (CLI). Web interface: allows configuration of the switch from any Web browser on the network. Multiple configuration files: allow multiple configuration files to be stored to flash image.
- VLAN support and tagging: supports IEEE 802.1Q, with 4094 simultaneous VLAN IDs. GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP): allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs. Jumbo packet support: supports up to 9220-byte frame size to improve performance of large data transfers. IEEE 802.1ad QinQ: increases the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connects multiple LANs on a high-speed campus or metro network.
| Specs | |
| Management features: | |
| Switch type: | Managed |
| Switch layer: | L2 |
| Web-based management: | ✓ |
| MIB support: | ✓ |
| Ports & interfaces: | |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity: | 48 |
| SFP/SFP+ slots quantity: | 2 |
| Power connector: | DC-in jack |
| Network: | |
| 10G support: | ✗ |
| Full duplex: | ✓ |
| Data transmission: | |
| MAC address table: | 2000 entries |
| Switching capacity: | 13.6 Gbit/s |
| Supported data transfer rates: | 10/100 Mbps |
| Throughput: | 10.1 Mpps |
| Maximum data transfer rate: | 1 Gbit/s |
| Packet buffer memory: | 32 MB |
| Protocols: | |
| Management protocols: | SNMP |
| Design: | |
| Stackable: | ✓ |
| Product colour: | White |
| Certification: | FCC, RoHS |
| Performance: | |
| Built-in processor: | ✓ |
| Processor model: | Broadcom BCM5836 |
| Internal memory: | 64 MB |
| Flash memory: | 8 MB |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE): | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE): | ✗ |
| Operational conditions: | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 45 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 10 - 95% |
| Weight & dimensions: | |
| Weight: | 3.31 kg |
| Other features: | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): | 269.2 x 439.4 x 43.2 mm |
| Connectivity technology: | Wired |
| Power requirements: | 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Networking features: | Gigabit Ethernet |




