HPE 12901E Switch Chassis
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HPE 12901E Switch Chassis.
Device Type: Switch - L3 - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 2U. Subtype: 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Performance: Throughput (64-byte packet size): up to 5.76 Bpps; Switching capacity: 9.6 Tbps. Routing Protocol: OSPF, EGP, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, IGMPv2, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Bidirectional PIM, MSDP, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, ECMP, policy-based routing (PBR), RIPng, MLDv2, MLD, BGP-4+, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), CIDR, BGP for IPv6, BGP+. Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON 1, RMON 2, SNMP, RMON 3, RMON 9, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, SSH-2. Encryption Algorithm: MD5, AES, IKE, TLS. Authentication Method: Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, PAP, CHAP, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x MIPS MIPS64: 1.2 GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- 2U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch chassis
- 9.6 Tbps switching capacity and up to 5.76 Bpps throughput
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet support with one open expansion slot
- 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM and 1.2 GHz MIPS64 processor
- Front-to-rear airflow design with rack mount kit included
- Comprehensive routing support including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed)
- Max Supported Qty
- 2
- Voltage Required
- (50/60 Hz)
- Features
- Front-to-rear airflow
General
- Device Type
- Switch - L3 - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 2U
- Subtype
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Performance
- Throughput (64-byte packet size): up to 5.76 Bpps
- Performance
- Switching capacity: 9.6 Tbps
- Routing Protocol
- OSPF, EGP, RIP, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, IGMPv2, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Bidirectional PIM, MSDP, static IPv4 routing, static IPv6 routing, ECMP, policy-based routing (PBR), RIPng, MLDv2, MLD, BGP-4+, MPLS, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), CIDR, BGP for IPv6, BGP+
- Remote Management Protocol
- SNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON 1, RMON 2, SNMP, RMON 3, RMON 9, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, SSH-2
- Encryption Algorithm
- MD5, AES, IKE, TLS
- Authentication Method
- Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, PAP, CHAP, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
- Features
- Flow control, NAT support, VPN support, ARP support, VLAN support, IGMP snooping, IPv6 support, Link Fault Signaling (LFS), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, tunnelling, Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) support, IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN), DHCP snooping, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), RADIUS support, Per-VLAN
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qaz
- Processor
- 1 x MIPS MIPS64: 1.2 GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44 cm
- Depth
- 85.6 cm
- Height
- 8.8 cm
- Weight
- 35 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature
- -40 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Humidity Range Storage
- 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 (total) / 1 (free) x Expansion Slot
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0 (installed) / 1 (max)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Rack mount kit
- Compliant Standards
- ETSI, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, AS/NZS 60950-1, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, EN 6100-3-2, AS/NZS, VCCI Class A, EN 50581, ETS 300 386, FDA 21CFR1040.10, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 300 386, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Command Line Interface (CLI), HP Intelligent Management Center
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The HPE 12901E Switch Chassis is a high-performance, 2U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed core and data centre switch chassis. Engineered for demanding enterprise networks and service providers requiring 100 Gigabit Ethernet readiness, it delivers up to 9.6 Tbps switching capacity and 5.76 Bpps throughput with support for extensive routing protocols, advanced security, and front-to-rear airflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE 12901E Switch Chassis used for?
- The HPE 12901E Switch Chassis is designed for high-density core, aggregation, and data centre deployments. It delivers Layer 3 routing and 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities to handle heavy network traffic with up to 9.6 Tbps switching capacity.
What power supply options does the HPE 12901E support?
- The chassis supports up to two internal power supply units to provide operational power and redundancy. Power supply modules are not pre-installed and can be configured based on your deployment requirements.
Does the HPE 12901E Switch Chassis come with a warranty?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year limited warranty supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub.