HP JetDirect 500X
 Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Print Server
HP DesignJet 5000 Series Overview & Features
 
Last updated: June 01, 2001
HP JetDirect 500X Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Print Server

HP JetDirect 500X
Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Print Server

Summary

Ideal for businesses that require external print servers to connect up to three printers to their networks in one location. Also ideal for network managers who require shared printer, high-performance 10/100Base-TX solutions for network printing.

Features

  • Optimal performance for any three printers with a parallel port* or supported HP All-In-One peripherals**
  • Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) support for high-quality, direct-to-URL printing over the Internet/intranet
  • Support for HP Network Printer Installer v2.0 provides automatic discovery and installation of network printers (configurable by administrator)
  • Embedded web server for status and configuration using a web browser
  • Network scanning functionality for supported HP All-In-One peripherals**
  • Multiple NOS/Multiprotocol switching for simplified printing in mixed-network environments
  • 2-MB flash memory future-proofs your network by allowing for future upgrades
  • Supports NDS, NDPS, SNMP, DHCP/WINS/DDNS, BootP and lpd
  • Simple installation and management via HP Web JetAdmin and HP JetAdmin network peripheral management software

    * EXCEPT GDI PRINTERS OF HP DESKJET 710, 720, 820 AND 1000 PRINTERS AND HP LASERJET 3100 XI PRINTER/FAX/COPIER/SCANNER

    ** HP OFFICEJET PRO SERIES (BASIC IMAGE SCANNING ONLY) AND HP LASERJET 1100A XI PRINTER/COPIER/SCANNER
Key Specifications

Network Type/Port Fast Ethernet/802.3
BNC (10Base2)
RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX)
Printer Compatibility Any HP LaserJet, HP DeskJet, HP DesignJet, or any other printer with a parallel port
Supported Operating Systems
  • Novell NetWare v3.11, 3.12, 4.X, 5.0; NDS (IPX/SPX) (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
  • Microsoft Windows 95; Windows 98; (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
  • Microsoft Windows NT v3.51, 4.0; (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC) 1
  • IBM OS/2 Warp v3.0, 4.0; (TCP/IP, DLC/LLC) 1
  • HP-UX v10.X, 11.x; Sun Solaris 2.5x, 2.6; IBM AIX v3.2.5 and later; MPE-iX v5.5 (TCP/IP)
  • Line Printer Daemon (lpd)
  • Apple System 7.0
  • Artisoft LANtastic v7.0 (DLC/LLC) 1
  • Internet Printing Protocol
Warranty 3-year return-to-HP

1 The DLC/LLC protocol is supported on Port 1 only.

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