Procurve Networking by HP yesterday launched a network core switch supported with lifetime warranty exclusively at GITEX Technology Week.

Targeted at enterprise customers, the ProCurve Switch 8212zl combines network technology, infrastructure, software, operation, management and support while reducing complexity and lowering costs. The switch is based on HP's ProVision ASIC technology.

"ProCurve's Adaptive Networks vision gives global companies the flexibility to grow their infrastructure in line with their business needs by enabling them to quickly adapt to new applications, fortify network security, increase productivity and reduce complexity," said John McHugh, vice president and general manager of ProCurve Networking by HP.

"The new 8212zl core switch further substantiates this vision by unifying the core-to-edge infrastructure, providing the ideal foundation for a network that is secure, highly available and cost-effective to deploy and maintain," he adds.

The switch, as part of a unified core-to-edge solution, delivers low cost of ownership and reduces complexity by utilising common components. The switch's lifetime warranty features standard next business day replacement, with phone and e-mail support.