HPE 12904E Switch Chassis
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HPE 12904E Switch Chassis.
Device Type: Switch - L3 - Managed. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 6U. Subtype: 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Performance: Switching capacity: 28.8 Tbps; Throughput: 14.4 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).
Specifications
- Processor
- 1 x MIPS MIPS64: 1.2 GHz
- RAM
- 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Highlights
- 28.8 Tbps switching capacity and 14.4 Bpps throughput
- Modular 6U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed chassis
- Subtype 100 Gigabit Ethernet support
- Four expansion slots, two MPU slots, and six fabric slots
- Comprehensive L3 routing including BGP-4, OSPFv3, MPLS, and IPv6
- 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM with a 1.2 GHz MIPS64 processor
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 6U
- Subtype
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- Performance
- Switching capacity: 28.8 Tbps
- Performance
- Throughput: 14.4 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
- 43.99 cm
- Depth
- 85.7 cm
- Height
- 26.39 cm
- Weight
- 36 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
- 4 (total) / 4 (free) x Expansion Slot
- Expansion Slots
- 2 (total) / 2 (free) x MPU
- Expansion Slots
- 6 (total) / 6 (free) x Switching Fabric Unit
- Installed Modules Qty (Max)
- 0 (installed) / 12 (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, EN55022 Class A, 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, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 300386
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Command Line Interface (CLI), HP Intelligent Management Center
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The HPE 12904E Switch Chassis is a high-performance 6U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed modular switch built for core networks and data centres. Delivering up to 28.8 Tbps switching capacity and 14.4 Bpps throughput, it provides enterprise networks with modular 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, extensive routing protocol support, and high-density expansion capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE 12904E Switch Chassis used for?
- The HPE 12904E is designed for enterprise data centre core and aggregation layers requiring high throughput and massive bandwidth. It accommodates modular line cards, fabric modules, and main processing units to handle demanding 100 Gigabit Ethernet network traffic.
How many module slots are available on the chassis?
- The chassis features a total capacity for up to 12 modules. This includes four expansion slots for line cards, two main processing unit (MPU) slots, and six switching fabric unit slots.
Does the HPE 12904E come with a warranty?
- Yes, it is covered by a local South African warranty when purchased through Server Hub. Support includes standard hardware coverage with advance parts replacement options.