Switching Capacity: | 9.6 Tbps | Management Interface: | 1/10 Gbps Ethernet |
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Power Supply: | Dual Redundant Hot-swappable Power Supplies | Model: | Nexus 9000 Series |
Software Support: | Cisco NX-OS Software | Latency: | 1 Microsecond |
Form Factor: | Rack-mountable | Security Features: | ACLs, CoPP, And MACsec |
Operating Temperature: | 0 To 40°C | Ports: | Up To 96 100GbE Ports |
Operating Humidity: | 5 To 95% Non-condensing | Virtualization Support: | VXLAN, NVGRE, And MPLS |
H3C S12508X-AF Data Center Switch 99.999% Uptime , EVPN & Telemetry
The H3C S12508X-AF is a next-generation data center switch designed for ultra-reliable, high-performance networking in cloud, AI, and enterprise environments. With 99.999% uptime, advanced EVPN/VXLAN support, and real-time Telemetry analytics, it ensures seamless scalability and intelligent traffic management for modern data centers.
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Redundant controllers, hot-swappable power/fans, and hitless upgrades ensure five-nines (99.999%) availability.
✔ EVPN & VXLAN Support – Enables secure multi-tenant segmentation and flexible workload migration across hybrid clouds.
✔ Telemetry & AI-Driven Analytics – Provides granular visibility into network performance with INT (In-band Network Telemetry) for rapid troubleshooting.
✔ High-Density 100G/400G Ready – Delivers 57.6Tbps switching capacity and 1.2Tbps per slot, supporting 10G/25G/40G/100G/400G interfaces.
✔ Lossless RoCEv2 & AI Networking – Optimized for AI/ML workloads with RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and low-latency forwarding.
✔ SDN & Automation Ready – Compatible with OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, and H3C’s SeerEngine for intent-based networking.
Parameter | Specification |
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Switching Capacity | 57.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 42 Bpps |
Max Port Density | Up to 48x100G or 576x10G per chassis |
Virtualization | IRF2/IRF4 (1:N redundancy) |
Encryption | MACsec, SSL/TLS |
Latency | <1μs (cut-through mode) |
Power Efficiency | Dynamic power management, 80+ Platinum PSUs |
Ideal for hyperscale data centers, financial networks, and AI infrastructure, the S12508X-AF combines carrier-class reliability with cloud-native agility. Its EVPN/VXLAN capabilities simplify network automation, while Telemetry and AI-powered analytics reduce operational overhead.
Deployment Scenarios:
Cloud Data Center Core – Scalable spine-leaf architecture with VXLAN.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) – Ultra-low latency with RoCEv2.
AI/GPU Clusters – Lossless networking for distributed training.
For enterprises seeking a future-proof, high-performance data center switch, the H3C S12508X-AF delivers unmatched scalability, security, and intelligence. Contact H3C for a customized solution.
Contact Person: Mr. Hilary
Tel: 13671230092