HPE switch monitoring with PRTG
Keep your HP network switched on
- Monitor HPE switches and other network devices from one place
- Get automatically alerted when there's risk of issues
- Optimize your resources with proactive switch management
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PRTG HPE switch monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
Switches are your enterprise network's postal workers
They keep data packets moving. Forwarding them to the right destination at the right time. So it's crucial to make sure they're reliable, error-free, and fast… especially during peak times.
With Paessler PRTG, you can keep an eagle eye on your HPE switches (and switches by other manufacturers) even when you're not looking. Our preconfigured sensors make sure there are no misconfigurations, overloads, bottlenecks, or other issues and let you know if there's a risk of them occurring.
That means you can maintain your network's stability, and consistently deploy your resources in the way that serves your organization best.
PRTG makes HPE switch monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualizations let you quickly identify and prevent issues with your switches’ health and performance.
Comprehensive, accurate, fuss-free: 4 reasons why to choose PRTG as your HP switch monitoring tool
Effortless setup
No specialist IT knowledge needed. Download PRTG and let it do all the work. The automatic network discovery detects every device within your given IP address range, assigns the right sensors, and starts monitoring straight away. Once you're set up, you can tailor your monitoring to suit.
Automatic alerts
Why force a team member to manually check performance metrics, when PRTG can handle it? Our monitoring tool keeps a close eye on HPE switches (and other network components) 24/7, 365 days a year, and lets you know the second something's not working as it should.
Proactive protection
Fix network issues fast, before they cause avoidable disruptions. Pick your preferred thresholds and PRTG will alert you as soon as there's a risk of downtime or underperformance. Which means troubleshooting will be easier and less stressful (and your higher-ups won't breathe down your neck).
All-in-one monitoring
A single, unified view of your entire network: HPE switches, switches by other manufacturers, routers, firewall, servers, and other components. PRTG pulls all the data you need to maintain your network in one place. And, when you have full visibility, you can be much more effective.
What HPE switch monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the availability, health, and performance of your HPE switches. Show CPU load, network traffic, bandwidth, and other performance metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot insufficient memory, low bandwidth, and other causes of poor network performance.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Preconfigured SNMP Traffic v2 sensor in PRTG
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring HPE switches with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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Basic and advanced HPE switch performance metrics at a glance
PRTG's preconfigured SNMP sensors track every metric that could impact the performance of your HPE switches and your network as a whole, including:
- Availability and response time with the Ping v2 sensor
- Port status and utilization with the Port v2 sensor
- Data traffic with the SNMP Traffic v2 sensor
- CPU usage with the SNMP CPU Load sensor
- Memory usage with the SNMP Memory sensor
- Temperature, fan speed, power supply status, and other advanced parameters with the switches’ MIB files and the SNMP Custom Advanced sensor
With support for unlimited devices, PRTG can easily keep an eye on enterprise networks of all shapes and sizes, from the simplest to the most complex.
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Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG HPE switch monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
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PRTG makes HPE switch monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualizations let you quickly identify and prevent issues with your switches’ health and performance.
Monitor HP switches: FAQ
What is HPE switch monitoring?
HPE switch monitoring refers to the tools, techniques, and processes used to observe, manage, and maintain the performance and health of HPE network switches. Effective switch monitoring helps ensure that the network operates efficiently, identifies issues before they become critical, and optimizes the overall performance of the network.
Key aspects of HPE switch monitoring include:
- Performance monitoring:
- Traffic analysis: Monitoring the amount of data passing through the switch, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring optimal bandwidth usage.
- Latency and jitter: Tracking delays in data transmission and variation in delay, which are critical in real-time applications like VoIP.
- Hardware health monitoring:
- Port status: Checking the operational status of each switch port, whether they are up or down, and monitoring for errors or packet loss.
- CPU and memory utilization: Ensuring the switch's processing power and memory resources are not being overused, which could lead to performance degradation.
- Security monitoring:
- Access control: Ensuring that only authorized devices and users can access the network.
- Intrusion detection: Identifying unusual traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts that could indicate a security breach.
What HPE switches are there?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a wide range of network switches designed to meet various needs in enterprise networking. These switches are divided into several families based on their features, performance, and intended use cases. Here’s an overview of the main HPE switch series:
- HPE Aruba networking switches, including the Aruba CX / 5400R / 3810M / 2930F/M series
- HPE FlexNetwork switches, including the HPE FlexFabric, FlexCampus, and OfficeConnect series
- HPE data center networking switches, including the HPE Altoline series
How does PRTG monitor HPE switches?
PRTG connects to HPE switches via SNMP. Our SNMP sensors can monitor both basic and advanced device parameters. Many of them are preconfigured, which means they work right out of the box, with minimal setup and configuration needed. For custom monitoring, you can use HPE’s MIB files for different switches and select the OIDs you want to track.
What is PRTG HPE switch monitoring?
Paessler PRTG is a proprietary network monitoring tool that tracks the health and performance of network switches made by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (and network components by other manufacturers, too). Available for Windows- or Linux-based on-premises servers or as a cloud-based SaaS solution, it's capable of monitoring unlimited local, remote, and virtual devices, bringing critical system data together in one simple, intuitive interface you can access from anywhere: at the office, at home, or on the go.
How can I check if my HPE device supports SNMP?
You should be able to find out whether your device supports SNMP on its manual or on HP's website. But if you're having trouble locating the info, our free SNMP Tester can check for you. Plus, it'll help you troubleshoot any issues.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
More than just a monitoring tool:
Reasons our customers love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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