The HPE FlexFabric 12900E Switch Series is a modular data center core switch that supports virtualized data centers and the emerging needs of private and public cloud deployments. With high-density GbE, 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE, and 16 10, 8, 4, 2, and 1-slot chassis, the FlexFabric 12900E switch delivers unparalleled levels of capacity, buffering, size, and availability.

To complement its other enterprise-class capabilities, the switch supports complete Layer 2 and 3 features, including advanced features such as Virtual Extensible LAN (VxLAN), Distributed Resilient Network Interconnect (DRNI), and Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF), which enable the development of massive, resilient switching fabrics. It also supports completely redundant and hot-swappable components.

Prominent Features

  • For next-generation fabric needs, we're introducing small form-factor 1- and 2-slot chassis.
  • HPE FlexFabric 59xx Switch modules are supported by modular 1RU line cards.
  • Support for 100GbE MACsec and high-density 100GbE.
  • When using "HF" line cards, complete internet routing tables are supported.
  • Programming interfaces based on open industry principles.

Featured Models

SKU # JH951A     HPE FlexFabric 12901E Switch Chassis

SKU # JH345A     HPE FlexFabric 12902E Switch Chassis

SKU # JH262A     HPE FlexFabric 12904E Switch Chassis

SKU # JH255A     HPE FlexFabric 12908E Switch Chassis

SKU # JH103A     HPE FlexFabric 12916E Switch Chassis