🔍 Condition: Used - Tested and 100% functional

✅ Included: HP ProCurve 2626-PWR J8164A Switch + Power cable

🔬 Quality control: Each device is tested by our technicians before shipping

✨ Advanced Features

• 🔐 Advanced management with web interface, CLI, and SNMP
• 📶 Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
• 🔄 LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) for link aggregation
• 🔌 HP Auto MDIX - Automatic detection of straight/crossover cables
• ⚙️ VLAN support and Layer 3 static routing
• 🛡️ Network security with port-based access control
• 🔋 Supported redundant power supply (external option)
• 📡 Stacking for network extension

⚠️ Disclaimer:

We do not provide technical support for the configuration or installation of this network equipment. The buyer must have the necessary skills for integration into their infrastructure.

The switch is sold without additional software license. Configuration must be done by you.

🔌 What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) and how does it work?

PoE allows powering compatible network devices directly through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. This HP ProCurve 2626-PWR switch complies with the IEEE 802.3af standard and can provide up to 15.4 watts per port, ideal for VoIP phones, IP surveillance cameras, wireless WiFi access points, and other PoE-compatible network devices. The total available power is 406 watts distributed across the 24 Fast Ethernet ports.

🔧 How do I configure and manage this manageable Layer 3 switch?

This manageable HP ProCurve network switch offers several configuration options: an intuitive web interface accessible via browser, CLI command line via the DB-9 console port, or remote management via SNMP. You can configure VLANs, static routing, Quality of Service (QoS), LACP link aggregation, and more. It is a professional Layer 3 switch suitable for experienced network administrators familiar with configuring Cisco, HP ProCurve, or similar equipment.

⚡ What are the 2 dual personality Gigabit ports used for?

The two dual personality ports (also called combo ports) can operate either in 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 copper mode or in SFP (mini-GBIC) mode for fiber optic connections. These high-speed Gigabit ports are perfect for interconnecting with other switches, cascading stacking, or uplink connection to your main network infrastructure, servers, or NAS. Only one of the two modes can be active at a time per port (either copper or SFP fiber), and these ports do not support PoE.

📦 What network equipment can I connect to this ProCurve switch?

This versatile switch supports a wide range of professional network equipment: IP VoIP phones (Cisco, Avaya, Yealink), IP video surveillance cameras, wireless WiFi access points, desktop computers, servers, network printers, IoT devices, access control systems, and IP intercoms. Thanks to Auto MDIX, you can use either straight or crossover network cables interchangeably. All ports are auto-sensing and automatically detect 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet speeds.

🏢 Is this HP switch suitable for a small business or SME?

Absolutely! The HP ProCurve 2626-PWR J8164A is ideal for small and medium businesses, professional offices, retail stores, schools, hotels, or industrial facilities requiring a reliable network infrastructure with Power over Ethernet. With its 24 PoE ports and non-blocking 9.6 Gbps switching capacity, it can simultaneously handle your company’s IP telephony, wireless IP video surveillance, and IT connectivity needs. Its legendary HP ProCurve reliability and ease of management make it a sustainable and scalable professional network solution.

🔋 What happens if the PoE demand exceeds the available 406 watts?

The HP ProCurve 2626-PWR switch features intelligent PoE power management with configurable priority settings. If total consumption approaches the 406-watt limit, you can configure certain ports as priority (critical, high, low) to ensure power supply to essential equipment like emergency phones or security cameras. The switch can also send configurable SNMP alerts when a power consumption threshold is reached. An optional external HP 600 RPS/EPS redundant power supply can be added to increase availability and total PoE power.

🌐 Can I use this switch to create VLANs and segment my network?

Yes, this Layer 3 manageable switch fully supports the creation and management of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) compliant with IEEE 802.1Q standards. You can segment your business network to separate VoIP voice traffic, IT data, IP video surveillance, guest WiFi, or IoT to improve security, performance, and Quality of Service (QoS). Static inter-VLAN routing is also supported thanks to Layer 3 capabilities, allowing controlled communication between different network segments without needing a dedicated external router.