- Advanced architecture: midplane, CLOS
- 13.32 Tb switching capacity
- High-density 10 GbE access with 288 1:1, 576 4:1
- 40/100 GbE ready
- Redundant switching fabric, power supply, fan tray
The HPE 12500 Switch series comprises a family of powerful, next-generation routing switches with outstanding capacity for the network core or the data center. Besides innovative Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology that provides unprecedented levels of performance and high availability, 12500 series switches incorporate the Open Application Architecture (OAA), which enables flexible deployment options for new services. These switches also have energy-efficiency features that drive down operational expenses. The 12500 series is ideal for organizations contemplating large-scale data center or campus consolidations, business continuity and disaster recovery sites, metropolitan area network deployments, and other applications requiring a robust, high-performance switching platform.