ProCurve
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Networking hardware |
| Predecessor | DSD-Roseville, Roseville Networks Division (RND), Workgroup Networks Division (WND) |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Fate | Rebranded as HP Networking in September 2010 |
| Headquarters | Roseville, California , United States |
| Products | Networking hardware including LAN switches, Network Management, Routing, Security solutions |
| Parent | Hewlett-Packard |
HP ProCurve represented the networking segment of Hewlett-Packard from 1998 until 2010 and served as the brand name for its networking product lineup. Following HP's acquisition of 3Com Corporation, the division was rebranded as HP Networking in September 2010.
History
Established in 1979 in Roseville, California, this division underwent multiple name changes, including DSD-Roseville, Roseville Networks Division (RND), and Workgroup Networks Division (WND), before adopting the HP ProCurve identity in 1998. The ProCurve trademark was officially registered on February 25, 1998.
On August 11, 2008, HP declared its intent to acquire wireless networking company Colubris Networks, a transaction completed by October 1, 2008. Subsequently, HP ProCurve was incorporated into HP's largest business unit at the time, the Technology Services Group (TSG), to synchronize sales activities with HP Enterprise Account Managers.
In November 2009, HP announced a $2.7 billion deal to acquire 3Com, which closed in April 2010. During Interop Las Vegas that same month, HP unveiled the renaming of its networking division to HP Networking. After HP's acquisition of Aruba Networks in 2015 and subsequent organizational restructuring, HP Networking merged with Aruba to establish HPE’s Intelligent Edge business unit under the Aruba brand.
Products
HP's networking product range originated with early offerings such as EtherTwist and JetDirect printer connectivity devices, progressing to the AdvanceStack series. Under the ProCurve brand, the portfolio expanded to include a variety of LAN switches categorized into Core, Datacenter, Distribution, Edge, Web-managed, and Unmanaged segments. Additionally, ProCurve provided solutions encompassing Network Management, Routing, and Security.
Notable uses
The International Space Station employs custom-configured HP ProCurve 2524 switches, demonstrating the brand’s application in mission-critical and highly reliable environments.