Hewlett-Packard Introduces Industry's Lowest-Cost Rack-Mountable Hub

Strategic Insights -

HP's introduction of the AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U revolutionized the networking industry by offering a cost-effective, scalable, and upgradeable solution for small to growing networks. This affordable hub, priced at $579, provided 16 ports and allowed users to add network management capabilities as needed, eliminating the need to choose between unmanaged hubs and those with advanced management capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U is the industry's lowest-cost rack-mountable hub, priced at $579, with 16 ports and an internal power supply.
  • The hub is designed to be scalable, allowing users to add network management capabilities as needed, reducing costs and increasing flexibility.
  • HP's industry-leading warranty provides next-day on-site service for the first five years, with return-to-factory service thereafter, ensuring the reliability and longevity of the hub.
  • The hub is compatible with HP's full-featured AdvanceStack hubs, providing seamless integration and investment protection for users.
  • The optional distributed management module (DMM) and HP Stack Manager software offer powerful out-of-band management capabilities, including SNMP management and EASE (Efficient Advanced Administration Services).

Statistics:

  • $579: The price of the HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U.
  • 16: The number of ports provided by the hub.
  • $36 per port: The cost of the hub per port.
  • 5 years: The duration of next-day on-site service provided by HP's warranty.
  • 185 meters: The maximum distance between chained AdvanceStack hubs.
  • 98,200: The number of HP employees in 1994.
  • $25 billion: HP's revenue in 1994.
  • 10Base-T: The type of network cabling supported by the hub.