The HP E4500G Switch Series provides advanced Gigabit Ethernet access and distribution for medium-sized businesses and smaller enterprise organizations seeking to build a secure converged network. HP E4500G switches support security, and management features, and accommodate up to four optional 10 GbE high-speed links, enabling connectivity to a core network or high-performance servers. Some models also provide PoE support. The combination of high-performance Gigabit Ethernet switching, quality of service (QoS), and traffic management features help ensure that essential applications receive appropriate priority for the efficient utilization of network resources. The series also offers clustering and stackable scalability with single IP address management.