Tag: hp
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HP ProCurve 1810-24G – Where to find the latest firmware updates
Having trouble locating the latest firmware for your HP ProCurve switch? Here’s where to find it:
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How to test and check a HP StoreWorks Ultrium tape drive
With used tape drives falling in price they are now finding their ways into the hands of more home storage enthusiasts; one should be wary about purchasing a tape drive in unknown condition, though, as there’s a good chance that it may be faulty or require servicing. One way to check the status of…
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How to update the firmware of a HP tape drive – StorageWorks Ultrium 448
The quickest and easiest way of updating the firmware is through HP’s Library and Tape Tools – at the time of writing it is available here: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt/ Click on the “Link to free download” link to acquire the software. Assuming you have the correct drivers for your setup (SCSI/SAS/etc card), the tape…
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HP ProCurve 2510-24 Power Consumption
We measured the ProCurve 2510-24’s power usage: Idle: 11.9W Peak: 14.8W This was measured on a 240V power circuit with a handful of devices attached (5). The peak wattage was measured during power-on and idle was steady around 11.9W. We would expect power usage to increase as you add more bandwidth-heavy devices;…
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HP Procurve 1410-16G (J9560A) Teardown
Well, admittedly there isn’t much tear in this teardown as it’s only a handful of screws to take the casing off. However! If you were curious as to what went into your ProCurve (or were just curious about what is inside switches in general) here you go! Screws coming out of the…
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HP ProCurve 1410-16G (J9560A) review
If you’re in the market for a gigabit switch the HP Procurve line has probably come up in your searches. The 1410-16G is a 16-port gigabit switch, unmanaged, that is also fanless and comes with rack-mounting equipment. Oh, and it’s under $100 AU. With a lifetime warranty. That’s a lot of boxes ticked right…