- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Management
- Connectivity
- Manageability
- Layer 2 switching
- Layer 3 routing
- Security
The HP 4500 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.