- Integrated network services
 - Ring Resiliency Protection Protocol (RRPP)
 - Remote configuration and management
 - IEEE 802.1ab LLDP discovery
 - Auto-MDIX
 - Medium Power over Ethernet (PoE)
 - Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs)
 - Unique flex-chassis architecture
 - Full-featured console
 - Web interface
 - RMON and sFlow
 - Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
 - Policy-based routing
 - Defense-in-depth security
 - Advanced processor queuing mechanism
 
The HP 5800 Switch Series gives you versatility and high performance, in a 10/100/1000 top-of-rack, data center switch architecture that offers deployment flexibility. With choice of models that support high-density server links with copper or fiber, you can build superior networks that are tailored for your specific application needs. While IRF reduces management complexities by up to 88%, it also delivers <50 msec convergence time. You can rely on the 5800 Switch Series to deliver high performance and lower TCO, while delivering business resilience and high availability.