Overview Product overview The HP 12500 Switch Series is a family of powerful, next-generation routing switches with outstanding capacity for the network core or data center. Besides innovative Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology that provides unprecedented levels of performance and high availability, the 12500 switch series incorporates Open Application Architecture (OAA), which enables flexible deployment options for new services.
NEW HP Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI) is an HP Virtual Application Network innovation that provides a Layer 2 extension across the data center to simplify the interconnectivity of geographically disperse data centers...
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Resilient Virtual Switching Fabric concept (using the IRF technology), the 12500 switch series is able to provide the highest level of availability; by following design guidelines from HP, customers can build data centers providing an end-to-end availability reaching five 9s...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Overview allows limitation of broadcast traffic rate to cut down on unwanted network broadcast traffic Advanced classifier-based QoS classifies traffic using multiple match criteria based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information; applies QoS policies such as setting priority...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Overview enables multiple equal-cost links in a routing environment to increase link redundancy and scale bandwidth Layer 3 IPv6 routing provides routing of IPv6 at media speed; supports static routes, RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, and BGP4+...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Overview mirrors ingress ACL-selected traffic from a switch port or VLAN to a local or remote switch port anywhere on the network Connectivity IPv6 native support: IPv6 host enables switches to be managed and deployed at the IPv6 network's edge...
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10-calendar-day delivery (available in most countries) Electronic and telephone support limited electronic and business-hours telephone support is available from HP for the entire warranty period; to reach our support centers, refer to www.hp.com/networking/contact-support; for details on the duration of support provided with your product purchase, refer to www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary...
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Configuration Build To Order: BTO is a standalone unit with no integration. BTO products ship standalone are not part of a CTO or Rack-Shippable solution. HP 12504 AC Switch Chassis JC654A 2 - MPUx (Management Ports) 4 - I/O module slots...
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Must select min 2 PEM Must select min 2 Fans Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules 38U - Height Rack HP 12518 DC Switch Chassis JC653A 2 - MPUx (Management Ports) 18 - I/O module slots 9 - Fabric module slots...
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If the Switch Chassis is to be Box Level Factory Integrated (CTO)), Then the #0D1 is required on the Switch Chassis and integrated to the JG477A - HP 125xx CTO Switch Solution (Min 1/Max 1 Switch per SSP) Note 3...
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Power Electrical Module. (See Drop down remark in the "Internal Power Supplies" section.) Note 3 If HP CTO Switch Chassis is selected to be Rack Level Integration, Then the CTO Switch Chassis needs to integrate (with #0D1) to the BW966A or BW968A HP Universal Rack Only. (Default to the BW966A.)
Localization is not required on these internal power supplies. Localization is covered on the PEMs listed below. Localization HP 12500 AC Power Entry Module - Chile - English localization JF426A#A1X Power Cord: Quantity :6, CEI 23-50, C19 STRAIGHT, 250 V, 10 A, 2.5 meters, 8.21 feet, Store Part# :8121-0923 HP 12500 AC Power Entry Module - U.S.
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JF426A#AC6 Power Cord: Quantity :6, CEE 7-VII, C19 STRAIGHT, 250 V, 10 A, 2.5 meters, 8.21 feet, Store Part# :8120-6352 HP 12500 AC Power Entry Module - United Kingdom - English localization JF426A#ACC Power Cord: Quantity :6, BS 1363/A, C19 STRAIGHT, 250 V, 10 A, 2.5 meters, 8.21 feet, Store Part# :8120-...
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Configuration Power Cord: Quantity :6, GB 1002, C19 STRAIGHT, 250 V, 16 A, 2.5 meters, 8.21 feet, Store Part# :8121-0924 HP 12500 AC Power Entry Module - Taiwan - English localization JF426A#ARB Power Cord: Quantity :6, CNS 690 Type 2(3), C19 STRAIGHT, 125 V, 15 A, 2.5 meters, 8.21 feet, Store Part#...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Configuration PDU Cable ROW JF426A #B2C C19 to C20 Jumper Cord High Volt Power Entry Module to Wall Power Cord JF426A #B2E NEMA L6-20P Cord (NA/MEX/JP/TW) Configuration Rules: Note 1 Supported on Switch JC654x, JF431x and JF430x only.
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System (std 0 // max 2) User Selection (min 1 // max 2) per Switch HP 12500 Main Processing Unit JC072B No supported Transceivers See Configuration Note:1 HP 12500 Type A MPU w/Comware v7 OS JG497A No supported Transceivers See Configuration Note:1 Configuration Rules: Note 1 Management Modules cannot be mixed, They must all be the same SKU.
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Configuration 12518 - System (std 0 // max 18) User Selection (min 0 // max 18) HP 12500 48-port GbE SFP LEB Module JC075B Min 0 // Max 48 SFP Transceivers See Configuration Note:3 HP 12500 48-port GbE SFP LEC Module...
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See Configuration Note:4, 6 HP 12500 48-port Gig-T LEC TAA Module JC809A No supported Transceivers HP 12500 8-port 10GbE XFP LEC TAA Mod JC810A Min 0 // Max 8 XFP Transceivers See Configuration Note:5 HP 12500 48-port GbE SFP LEC TAA Module...
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See Configuration Note:3 Configuration Rules: Note 1 If this Modules is selected with the JF430C - HP A12518 Switch Chassis and ANY of the below Fabric Modules, Then its Max = 14: HP 12518 Fabric Module JC066A HP 12518 TAA Fabric Module...
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HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver JD119B Note 9 These modules are Not Supported with Management Module JG497A - HP 12500 Type A MPU w/Comware v7 OS. They are Only Supported with Management Modules JC072B - HP 12500 Main Processing Unit and JC808A - HP 12500 TAA Main Processing Unit.
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HP X120 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver JD118B HP X120 1G SFP LC LX Transceiver JD119B HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-U Transceiver JD098B HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10-D Transceiver JD099B HP X110 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver...
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See Configuration Note:4 Configuration Rules: Note 1 Supported on Switch JF431x - HP 12508 AC Switch Chassis only. Note 2 Supported on Switch JF430x - HP 12518 AC Switch Chassis only. Note 3 Supported on Switch JC652x -HP 12508 DC Switch Chassis only.
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Note 2 Supported on Switch JF430C and JC653A Switch Chassis only. Power Monitor Module System (std 0 // max 1) User Selection (min 0 // max 1) Per Switch HP 12500 Spare Power Monitor Module JC502A See Configuration Note:1 Configuration ules: Note 1 This item is only used to replace the Power Monitor Module of an JF431C and JF430C .
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Configuration HP X210 10m JG-to-bare 72v DC Pwr Cable JG280A See Configuration Note:1 Configuration ules: Note 1 If the DC Power Supplies are selected, Then the number of DC power cables should match the number of DC power supplies.
QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications HP 12504 AC Switch Chassis (JC654A) Ports 4 open module slots 2 MPU (for management modules) slots 4 switch fabric slots Supports a maximum of 128 10GbE ports or 192 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a combination...
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SNMP Manager; Telnet; RMON1; FTP; in-line and out-of-band; terminal interface (serial RS-232C); modem interface Services Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office.
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SNMP Manager; Telnet; RMON1; FTP; in-line and out-of-band; terminal interface (serial RS-232C); modem interface Services Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office.
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications HP 12508 AC Switch Chassis (JF431C) Ports 8 open module slots 2 MPU (for management modules) slots 9 switch fabric slots Supports a maximum of 256 10GbE ports or 384 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a combination...
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1-year, 24x7 software phone support, software updates (HR497E) 1-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone support and software updates (HR496E) Refer to the HP website at: www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local DA - 13785 North America —...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications HP sales office HP 12508 DC Switch Chassis (JC652A) Ports 8 open module slots 2 MPU (for management modules) slots 9 switch fabric slots Supports a maximum of 256 10GbE ports or 384 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a combination...
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1-year, 24x7 software phone support, software updates (HR497E) 1-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone support and software updates (HR496E) Refer to the HP website at: www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications Ports 18 open module slots 2 MPU (for management modules) slots 9 switch fabric slots Supports a maximum of 576 10GbE ports or 864 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or a combination Physical characteristics Dimensions 17.4(d) x 29.13(w) x 66.38(h) in.
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1-year, 24x7 software phone support, software updates (HR492E) 1-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone support and software updates (HR491E) Refer to the HP website at: www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications Physical characteristics Dimensions 17.4(d) x 29.13(w) x 66.38(h) in. (44.2 x 73.99 x 168.61 cm) (38U height) Weight 352.74 lb (160 kg) Full configuration weight 639.33 lb (290 kg) Memory and processor Gigabit Module PowerPC @ 667 MHz, 1 GB RAM;...
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1-year, 24x7 software phone support, software updates (HR492E) 1-year, 4-hour onsite, 24x7 coverage for hardware, 24x7 software phone support and software updates (HR491E) Refer to the HP website at: www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications RFC 2787 VRRP MIB RFC 2858 BGP-4 Multi-Protocol Extensions RFC 2819 RMON MIB RFC 2918 Route Refresh Capability RFC 2863 The Interfaces Group MIB RFC 2925 Ping MIB Denial of service protection RFC 2932IP (Multicast Routing MIB)
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications RFC 768 UDP for Auto-Discovery and Signaling RFC 783 TFTP Protocol (revision 2) RFC 4762 Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) Using RFC 791 IP Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Signaling RFC 792 ICMP RFC 793 TCP...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Technical Specifications RFC 2698 A Two Rate Three Color Marker Remote Bi-directional Rate Shaping Ping, Traceroute, and Lookup Operations (Ping only) RFC 3315 DHCPv6 (client only) Security RFC 3484 Default Address Selection for IPv6 IEEE 802.1X Port Based Network Access Control...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Accessories HP 12500 Switch Modules Series accessories HP 12500 Type A Main Processing Unit with Comware v7 Operating System JG497A HP 12500 Main Processing Unit JC072B HP 12500 48-port Gig-T LEB Module JC074B HP 12500 48-port Gig-T LEC Module...
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HP 12504 Fan Assembly JC664A HP 12504 DC Switch Chassis (JC655A) HP 1250x G2 Fabric Module JC658A HP X210 10-meter JG Connector to Bare 6AWG 37800 Watt 72V DC Power Cable JG280A HP 12500 1800W DC Power Supply JC651A HP 12504 Fan Assembly...
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HP 12508 Top and Bottom Cable Guides for DC Powered Switch JC787A HP 12500 Side Cable Management Guide JC084A HP X210 10-meter JG Connector to Bare 6AWG 37800 Watt 72V DC Power Cable JG280A HP 12500 1800W DC Power Supply JC651A...
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP 12500 48-port Gig-T Ports 48 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T)
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Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP 12500 8-port 10GbE Ports 8 XFP 10-GbE ports...
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 Ports 1 LC 1000BASE-LH port (no IEEE standard exists for 1550 nm optics)
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP X125 1G SFP RJ45 T Ports 1 RJ-45 1000BASE-T port (IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T)
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP X120 1G SFP LC BX 10- Ports 1 LC 1000BASE-BX10 port (IEEE 802.3ah Type 1000BASE-BX10-D); Duplex:...
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Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP X120 1G SFP LC SX Ports 1 LC 1000BASE-SX port...
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Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. Cables HP Premier Flex LC/LC Notes Cable Specs: Graded-index, "bendable" fiber optic multimode OM3+ 50/125um duplex cable and Ethernet assembly with LC duplex connectors on each end.
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP Premier Flex LC/LC Notes Cable Specs: Graded-index, "bendable" fiber optic multimode OM3+ 50/125um duplex cable and Ethernet assembly with LC duplex connectors on each end.
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For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. HP Premier Flex LC/LC Notes Cable Specs: Graded-index, "bendable" fiber optic multimode OM3+ 50/125um duplex cable and Ethernet assembly with LC duplex connectors on each end.
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Refer to the HP website at www.hp.com/networking/services for details on the service-level descriptions and product numbers. For details about services and response times in your area, please contact your local HP sales office. Cables HP 12500 20Gbps VPN Ports 2 RJ-45 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u Type 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000BASE-T)
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Accessory Product Details AAA service - Local authentication - Standard RADIUS - HWTACACS+ - RADIUS domain authentication ASPF - General TCP/UDP application - FTP/SMTP/HTTP/RTSP/H323 Protocol State Detection - SIP/MGCP/QQ/MSN Protocol State Detection - Java/ActiveX blocking and detection...
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QuickSpecs HP 12500 Switch Series Accessory Product Details Standards and protocols IPv6 RFC 1981 IPv6 Path MTU Discovery RFC 2465 Management Information Base for IP Version 6: Textual Conventions and General Group(partially support, only "IPv6 Interface Statistics table") RFC 3587 IPv6 Global Unicast Address Format...
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