HP J2603-60011 AdvanceStack Module NET/SNMP for J2601B Intel i960

HP J2603-60011 AdvanceStack Module NET/SNMP for J2601B Intel i960

The HP J2603-60011 is the NET/SNMP network management module for the HP AdvanceStack J2601B 10Base-T stackable hub. This plug-in module adds SNMP-based network management capability to the J2601B chassis, allowing administrators to monitor and manage the hub remotely through standard SNMP network management software. The module is built around an Intel i960 RISC processor, which handles the management plane processing independently of the hub's data forwarding.

Specifications & What's Included

• Part Number: J2603-60011
• For Use With: HP AdvanceStack J2601B 10Base-T Hub
• Function: NET/SNMP Network Management Module
• Main Processor: Intel i960 RISC processor (visible on PCB)
• Secondary Processor: Additional Intel processor IC visible on board
• Logic/Support ICs: VLSI chipset visible on component side
• Memory: SIMM-style memory module sockets on board (populated)
• Edge Connector: High-density card-edge connector for J2601B slot
• PCB Board Code: B-3531-D3
• Country of Manufacture: Singapore
• Module only — no cables or accessories included

Applications

The HP AdvanceStack product line was HP's mid-1990s family of stackable 10Base-T Ethernet hubs and switching equipment, targeting workgroup and departmental LAN deployments at a time when 10 Mbps shared Ethernet was the dominant desktop connectivity standard. The J2601B was a 12-port 10Base-T stackable hub; the J2603-60011 management module slotted into the chassis to enable centralized SNMP management, port-level traffic monitoring, and remote configuration. Network administrators managing legacy HP AdvanceStack infrastructure — still found in older manufacturing, education, and government facilities — use modules like this one for replacement and maintenance of existing J2601B installations. The Intel i960 processor was a common embedded RISC controller in 1990s networking and storage equipment, valued for its real-time performance in management and I/O roles.