HPE E FlexFabric 12904E, Main Processing Unit, Type X

The HPE FlexFabric 12900E Switch Series includes next-generation modular core switches for data centers. These switches are designed to support virtualized data centers and the new requirements of private and public cloud deployments. This switch offers the highest levels of performance, buffering, scalability, and availability with high density of GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE, and 400GbE connectivity. The switch series includes chassis with 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 slots. The HPE FlexFabric 12900E Switch is SDN-capable (Software-Defined Networking) and provides full support for Layer 2 and Layer 3, as well as advanced data center features to deliver resilient, scalable fabrics and achieve outstanding convergence times.

New features – Additional information:
High-density non-blocking wirespeed performance for 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE, and 400GbE connectivity. Next-generation OS-Comware v9 with H2 modules that offer advanced software features such as Segment Routing-MPLS, Egress ACL, Egress Rate Limiting, and others for highly distributed environments. HB/HF, Type X, and H2 modules support the same chassis, fan tray, and power supply, enhancing investment protection for the customer. Non-blocking, lossless Clos architecture. VXLAN, EVPN, IRF, and DRNI support for virtualized and cloud implementations. Introduction of the next generation of powerful 400G/100G H2 modules with enhanced features, ideal for telecommunications companies, cloud service providers, and large enterprises.