HP ProCurve J4113A 8-Port 100Mbps Ethernet Switch 5184-1854 Hewlett-Packard

HP ProCurve J4113A 8-Port 100Mbps Ethernet Switch 5184-1854 Hewlett-Packard

The HP ProCurve J4113A is an 8-port Fast Ethernet switch designed for small workgroups and office networks. It provides 100 Mbps connectivity across all eight ports using standard 100Base-TX over Cat5 copper cabling, allowing devices to communicate at full Fast Ethernet speeds. As an unmanaged switch, it requires no configuration — simply connect and go.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: HP (Hewlett-Packard) — ProCurve product line
• Model: J4113A
• Part Number: 5184-1854
• CTN (Carton) Part Number: 5184-1888 (visible on box label)
• Number of Ports: 8
• Port Speed: 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX)
• Networking Standard: IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-TX
• Cabling: Cat5 UTP (RJ-45 connectors)
• Management: Unmanaged (plug-and-play, no configuration required)
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Includes: Switch in original HP ProCurve box

Applications

The HP ProCurve J4113A was designed for small office and workgroup environments where a straightforward, no-fuss Fast Ethernet switch is needed to connect PCs, printers, and other networked devices. HP's ProCurve line, introduced in the late 1990s, was well regarded for build quality and long-term reliability, and ProCurve unmanaged switches like this one are still used in small offices, home labs, classrooms, and light industrial settings where 100Mbps switching is sufficient. They are also commonly used as secondary or departmental switches feeding off a managed core, or in legacy network segments where Gigabit speeds are not required. The J4113A suits environments where ease of deployment and reliable connectivity matter more than advanced management features.