HPE 12900E 36P 40GbE QSFP+ X Module
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HPE 12900E 36P 40GbE QSFP+ X Module.
Device Type: Expansion module. Form Factor: Plug-in module. Ports: 40 Gigabit QSFP+ x 36. Connectivity Technology: Wired. Data Link Protocol: 40 Gigabit Ethernet. Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbps. Capacity: IPv4 forwarding information base (FIB): 360000; IPv6 forwarding information base (FIB): 128000; MAC addresses: 288000; Multicast entries (IPv4): 16000; Multicast entries (IPv6): 8000; Buffer capacity (MB): 32 MB; Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) sessions: 256. Features: MPLS support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Data Center Bridging (DCB), OpenFlow support, FCoE support, Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), policy based routing, Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), PVLAN support, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Intelligent Resilient Fabric Technology (IRF), IGMP support, Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect (DRNI), Lossless Data Centre Bridging (DCB), Multitenant Device.
Specifications
- Capacity
- Buffer capacity (MB): 32 MB
Highlights
- 36 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports with 40 Gbps data transfer rate
- Plug-in expansion module designed for HPE FlexFabric 12904E and 12908E chassis
- High routing capacity with 360000 IPv4 FIB and 288000 MAC address table
- Dedicated 32 MB buffer capacity and 256 BFD sessions
- Advanced support for VXLAN, MPLS, FCoE, OpenFlow, and Lossless DCB
Networking
- Ports
- 40 Gigabit QSFP+ x 36
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Data Link Protocol
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate
- 40 Gbps
- Capacity
- IPv4 forwarding information base (FIB): 360000
- Capacity
- IPv6 forwarding information base (FIB): 128000
- Capacity
- MAC addresses: 288000
- Capacity
- Multicast entries (IPv4): 16000
- Capacity
- Multicast entries (IPv6): 8000
- Capacity
- Buffer capacity (MB): 32 MB
- Capacity
- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) sessions: 256
- Features
- MPLS support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Data Center Bridging (DCB), OpenFlow support, FCoE support, Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), policy based routing, Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), PVLAN support, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Intelligent Resilient Fabric Technology (IRF), IGMP support, Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect (DRNI), Lossless Data Centre Bridging (DCB), Multitenant Device
General
- Device Type
- Expansion module
- Form Factor
- Plug-in module
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- HPE FlexFabric 12904E Switch Chassis, 12908E Switch Chassis
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 36 x 40Gb Ethernet - QSFP+
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The HPE 12900E 36P 40GbE QSFP+ X Module is a high-density 36-port networking expansion module designed for HPE FlexFabric 12904E and 12908E switch chassis. Engineered for high-throughput enterprise data centres, it provides reliable 40 Gbps connectivity with built-in support for VXLAN, MPLS, OpenFlow, and FCoE protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Which switches are compatible with this module?
- The HPE 12900E 36P 40GbE QSFP+ X Module is designed specifically for the HPE FlexFabric 12904E and 12908E switch chassis. It slides directly into compatible chassis slots to add high-density 40GbE connectivity.
What data centre protocols does the module support?
- This module supports advanced data centre technologies including VXLAN, MPLS, FCoE, OpenFlow, and Data Center Bridging (DCB). It also features routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, and Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) technology.
Does this HPE expansion module come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, all orders purchased through Server Hub include a local South African warranty. Units are priced in ZAR and supported locally for reliable business deployment.