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Brand Name : H3C
Model Number : S12508R
Management Interfaces : CLI, Web GUI, REST API
Power Supply : AC or DC
Operating System : Cisco NX-OS
Form Factor : 1RU, 2RU, 4RU, 9RU
Model : Nexus 9000 Series
Port Density : Up to 768 ports
High Availability Features : vPC, ISSU, FHRP
Virtualization Support : VMware, Hyper-V, KVM
Forwarding Rate : Up to 12.8 Bpps
Redundancy : N+1 or N+N
Security Features : MACsec, ACL, CoPP
Port Speed : 10/25/40/50/100/400 Gbps
Reliable Data Center Switch With IRF2 Virtualization High-Density Ports Low Latency
The H3C S12508R is a high-performance data center switch designed for enterprises and cloud providers requiring ultra-reliability, scalability, and low-latency connectivity. Featuring IRF2 virtualization technology, it allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical device, simplifying management while ensuring high availability (99.999% uptime). With high-density 10G/25G/40G/100G ports, it supports massive server and storage workloads, making it ideal for cloud computing, virtualization, and AI/ML deployments.
✔ IRF2 Virtualization – Enables seamless failover and simplified management with zero service interruption.
✔ High-Density Connectivity – Supports 48x10G or 36x40G per slot, scaling to meet growing bandwidth demands.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Optimized for high-frequency trading (HFT), AI clusters, and distributed storage.
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and BFD/ERPS for sub-50ms failover.
✔ AI-Powered Telemetry – Real-time monitoring with H3C SeerEngine-DC for predictive maintenance.
✔ Advanced Security – MACsec encryption, ACLs, DDoS protection, and compliance with ISO 27001 & NIST standards.
Feature | Specification |
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Switching Capacity | Up to 57.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 4,320 Mpps |
Port Density | Up to 576x10G or 288x40G per chassis |
Virtualization | IRF2 (up to 4 devices) |
Latency | <1μs (cut-through mode) |
Power Efficiency | Dynamic power adjustment, 80+ Platinum PSUs |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow, 40°C operating temp |
Cloud Data Centers (VXLAN, EVPN, SDN integration)
Financial/HFT Networks (ultra-low latency, jitter-free performance)
AI/ML Workloads (high-throughput GPU/CPU cluster interconnect)
Carrier & ISP Core (SRv6, segment routing, high scalability)
This data center switch combines carrier-class reliability with future-proof scalability, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical applications. Its energy-efficient design reduces TCO, while automated telemetry minimizes downtime.
Best for: Enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers needing a high-density, low-latency, and virtualized data center switch.
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