SR2348P switch as a core switch?

[nsimons]

I just purchased some SR2348P switches to replace decade old HP switches. One of my HP switches was set up as a core switch that did a lot of VLAN routing (I have about 9 VLANS that need routing). I'm being told that my new Aerohive switches are not capable of functioning as a core switch. I'm not seeing many setting in my Hive interface but was wondering if I get more settings if I get into the console? Or like I said....is it even possible? 

[nsimons]

Your answers are what I expected. So lucky for me, everything that my core switch did before can be handled in my new firewall. Thanks for your help!

[bruce_stahlin]

As much as I love our 2348s, I wouldn't consider using them in the core.

[samantha_lynn · Accepted solution]

It isn't recommended to use these switches as your core switch. It would technically be possible to configure this via the CLI and supplemental CLI, but this would not be a supported set up and you'd be subjected to all kinds of problems that a normal set up would not encounter. You would also not have as much visibility since the GUI doesn't support this, so it isn't generally recommended.