HPE Networking Comware Switch Chassis 12901E

Networking Comware Switch Chassis 12901E

Reasons To Buy

Modern, Scalable and Distributed Architecture

The HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E provides non-blocking, lossless Clos architecture with VOQs and large buffers with the flexibility and scalability for future growth.
Distributed architecture with separation of data and control planes delivers enhanced fault tolerance and facilitates continuous operation and zero service disruption during planned or unplanned control-plane events.
To meet the demands of next-generation networks, a new generation of OS-Comware v9 has been introduced that provides rich new features built on a modular and open architecture, supports containerized deployment and can run third-party software applications.
In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) provides an upgrade of the entire chassis, or an individual task or process, with zero packet loss.
It provides 2x scalability with H2 modules at the same price per port of HB modules

High-Performance Switch Series with Broad Interface Options

The HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E provides the Layer 2 and Layer 3 fabrics which are flexible, resilient, and scalable with VXLAN support and sub-second convergence times.
High-density 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE,100GbE and 400GbE interface connectivity with up to 16 interface module slots scales up to 768 1GbE/10GbE/40GbE ports, 576 100GbE ports and 192 400GbE ports.
It delivers up to 184 Tbps (bi-directional) switching capacity and 92.1 Bpps throughput with nonblocking wirespeed performance and up to six fabric modules for a distributed scalable fabric architecture.

Optimized for the Next-Generation Data Center

The HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E provides the Layer 2 fabrics which are flexible, resilient, and scalable with VXLAN, TRILL and/or HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF).
Type X modules that offer automation capabilities with HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) Orchestrator and Analyzer, streaming telemetry support with Precision Timing Protocol (PTP) and up to 16K multicast group support.
Enhanced HPE Multitenant Device Context (MDC) for multi-tenancy gives the ability to virtualize a physical switch into multiple logical device.
Network and storage convergence with support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Data Center Bridging (DCB) protocols includes IEEE 802.1Qaz Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), and IEEE 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control (PFC).

Enterprise-Class Availability and Resiliency with Broad Layer 2 and Layers 3 Feature Set

The Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) creates virtual resilient switching fabrics where two HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E perform as a single Layer 2 switch and Layer 3 router that can be attached using standard LACP for automatic load balancing and high availability.
This switch series offers hot-swappable modules and redundant load-sharing fabrics, management, power and high-speed fan assemblies which provides you with optimum network performance and availability while simplifying your network operations.
Comprehensive switching, routing and service provider feature set with full IPv4/IPv6, ACLs, QoS, MPLS/VPLS and multicast capabilities is offered.

Description

The HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E is a next-generation modular data center core switch designed to support virtualized data centers and the evolving needs of private and public cloud deployments. It offers unprecedented levels of performance, buffering, scale, and availability with high-density 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE,100GbE and 400GbE connectivity. The switch series includes 1-, 2-, 4-, 8- and 16-slot chassis. Ready for software-defined networking (SDN), the HPE Networking Comware Switch Series 12900E supports a full Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set as well as advanced data center features to build resilient scalable fabrics and deliver outstanding convergence times.

What is new supporting point:
Nonblocking, lossless Clos architecture
VXLAN, EVPN, IRF, and DRNI support for virtualized and cloud deployments
Introducing next-generation, high performance 400G/100G H2 modules with improved features ideal for Telco, Cloud Service Providers and large enterprises
High density 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE and 400GbE connectivity with nonblocking wirespeed performance. (H2 modules supports 100GbE/400GbE with OS-Comware v9)
New generation OS-Comware v9 available with H2 modules offers enhanced software features such as segment routing MPLS, egress ACL, egress rate limiting and others for highly distributed environments
HB/HF, Type X and H2 modules support the same chassis, fan tray and power supply resulting in investment protection for customer

Specifications

Management features
Traffic shaping	Yes
Traffic classification	Yes
Switch type	Managed
Web-based management	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Switch layer	L2/L3
Ports & interfaces
Console port	RJ-45
Number of management ports	2 pc(s)
I/O ports	Supports a maximum of 48 100 GbE, 40 GbE or 10 GbE ports or a combination
Network
10G support	Yes
Data transmission
Throughput	5800 Mpps
MAC address table	16384 entries
Switching capacity	9600 Gbit/s
Protocols
Routing protocols	BGP4, IS-IS, MPLS, OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP, RIPng
Design
Form factor	1U
Product colour	Grey, Black
Stackable	No
Rack mounting	Yes
Performance
Processor frequency	1200 MHz
Memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory	16000 MB
Flash memory	1024 MB
Built-in processor	Yes
Stackable	No
Power
Power supply included	No
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
DC input voltage	48 - 60 V
Power consumption note	2400W
Power source	AC/DC
Power supply note	16 power supply slots 1 minimum power supply required (ordered separately)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Yes
Other features
Latency	< 5 microseconds (64-byte packets)
Performance management	IMC - Intelligent Management Center; Command-line interface; Out-of-band management (serial RS-232C); SNMP manager; Telnet; Terminal interface (serial RS-232C); Modem interface; IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MIB; Ethernet interface MIB
Memory and processor	Quad Core MIPS64 @ 1.2GHz, 1 GB flash, 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
I/O ports	Supports a maximum of 48 100 GbE, 40 GbE or 10 GbE ports or a combination
Weight & dimensions
Width	440 mm
Depth	856 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	35 kg
Technical details
Form factor	1U
Product colour	Grey, Black
Stackable	No
Processor frequency	1200 MHz
Rack mounting	Yes
Built-in processor	Yes
Memory
Memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory	16000 MB
Flash memory	1024 MB