HPE 12902E Switch Chassis
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HPE 12902E Switch Chassis.
Device Type: Switch - L3 - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 3U. Performance: Switching capacity: 11.5 Tbps; Throughput: 7.2 Bpps. 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.
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x MIPS MIPS64: 1.2 GHz
- RAM
- 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- 3U rack-mountable modular switch chassis
- 11.5 Tbps switching capacity and 7.2 Bpps throughput
- Layer 3 managed routing with OSPF, BGP, and MPLS support
- Dual MPU slots and two expansion module slots
- Support for up to 4 internal power supplies
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply (not installed)
- Max Supported Qty
- 4
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
General
- Device Type
- Switch - L3 - Managed
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable 3U
- Performance
- Switching capacity: 11.5 Tbps
- Performance
- Throughput: 7.2 Bpps
- 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
- 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 44 cm
- Depth
- 89.5 cm
- Height
- 13.3 cm
- Weight
- 24 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
- 2 (total) / 2 (free) x Expansion Slot
- Expansion Slots
- 2 (total) / 2 (free) x MPU
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0 (installed) / 4 (max)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - advance parts replacement - 1 year
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - phone consulting - 1 year
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - delivery - 10 days
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 12902E Switch Chassis is a high-performance 3U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch chassis designed for enterprise core and data centre networking. Delivering up to 11.5 Tbps switching capacity and 7.2 Bpps throughput, it provides robust routing capabilities, modular expansion slots, and high-availability management for demanding network infrastructures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE 12902E Switch Chassis used for?
- The HPE 12902E is a Layer 3 modular switch chassis engineered for enterprise campus and data centre environments. It handles high-density traffic and complex routing workloads across core and aggregation layers.
What expansion and hardware options does this chassis support?
- The chassis features two expansion slots, two Main Processing Unit (MPU) slots, and support for up to four internal power supplies. It includes 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, 1 GB of flash memory, and a 1.2 GHz MIPS processor.
Does it come with a warranty?
- Yes, it includes a 1-year limited warranty with advance parts replacement and phone support provided locally in South Africa via Server Hub.