September 16th, 2009
HP bolsters networking lineup
HP on Wednesday rolled out new ProCurve networking gear, including new switches and a firmware upgrade.
The product additions, part of HP’s duel with Cisco Systems, are integrated into HP’s BladeSystem architecture. Many vendors are jockeying for position as enterprises build out next-generation data centers.
HP’s lineup additions include:
- The 10Gb HP ProCurve 6120XG blade switch;
- An expansion of the HP ProCurve 8200 and 5400 Ethernet switch portfolio to include better connectivity and more design alternatives.
- A firmware upgrade to HP Virtual Connect, which is designed to allowed IT managers change bandwidth requirements easily.
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