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I was just curious to see if anyone has dealt with HP Procurve switches (preferably 8200zl or similar). If so do you know of any tools to practice configurations? I have found several config examples on HP's website, but they are pretty basic and don't go into too much depth.

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— is right to point you at vendor support. Short version: the 8200zl family runs HPE’s ProVision/ProCurve software, and HPE did not broadly publish a public ProVision (ProCurve) simulator for that platform. HPE did publish a separate simulator (“Simware”) but it targets Comware-based devices (the H3C lineage), not ProVision/ProCurve. (manualslib.com)

If you want a virtual, vendor-backed lab today, the practical option is the Aruba AOS‑CX Switch Simulator (OVAs for Aruba CX). It’s an official learning image that runs in EVE‑NG / GNS3 / VirtualBox and gives a real CLI/WebUI/REST experience — but it models Aruba’s CX OS (not the older ProVision on 8200zl) and downloads are gated through the Aruba Support/ASP channels. (community.arubanetworks.com)

If you need exact 8200zl behavior (module/version quirks, firmware-specific commands), the most reliable routes are: (A) buy spare 8200zl modules/kit on the secondary market and lab on real hardware; (B) contact HPE support/sales and ask about evaluation lab access or entitlement to software images; or (C) run vendor images inside EVE‑NG/GNS3 only if you have legal access to those images (vendors typically restrict downloads to partners/customers). Vendor manuals and command references for the 8200zl are still the best source for accurate CLI examples and upgrade/extract procedures. (chicagocomputersupply.com)

Recommended next steps: ask HPE exactly what they can provide (lab access, eval image, or entitlement to downloads), download the official 8200zl manuals and make a short lab plan (VLANs, LACP, MSTP, basic routing) you can validate on either a borrowed/used chassis or on Aruba’s CX simulator for modern feature practice.

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Ask HP support. It is unlikely that there are any simulators for this gear available, unless HP has one.

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