Description
The HPE Networking Comware Switch Chassis 12916E (JH103A) is a high-performance, modular 24-slot switch built for modern data centers and cloud environments. Part of the HPE Comware 12900E Series, it delivers unprecedented scalability, performance, and resiliency with support for up to 400GbE interfaces. With nonblocking, lossless Clos architecture, this switch supports demanding virtualized workloads, SDN readiness, and high-speed cloud-scale fabric networks.
Featuring up to 184 Tbps switching capacity, 92.1 Bpps throughput, and support for advanced Layer 2/3 protocols, VXLAN, EVPN, and IRF, this chassis is engineered for mission-critical workloads. Its robust design includes dual management slots, six fabric module slots, and 16 I/O module bays, making it ideal for large-scale deployments requiring investment protection, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | JH103A |
| Chassis Configuration | 24-slot horizontal chassis (21U): 2 MPU, 6 switch fabric, 16 I/O slots |
| Port Capacity | Up to 768 x 10GbE / 576 x 100GbE / 192 x 400GbE ports |
| Processor & Memory | Quad Core MIPS64 @ 1.2 GHz, 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1 GB Flash |
| Latency | < 5 microseconds (64-byte packets) |
| Switching Capacity | 184 Tbps (bi-directional) |
| Throughput | Up to 92.1 Bpps |
| Routing Protocols | IPv4/IPv6, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, RIP, ECMP, URPF |
| SDN & Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, IRF, DRNI, MDC |
| Management | IMC, CLI, SNMP, Telnet, RS-232C, Ethernet MIB |
| Power Supply | 16 power slots (1 min required; ordered separately) |
| Power Input | 100–240 VAC / -48 to -60 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 2400W |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 43.99 x 85.7 x 93.1 cm |
| Weight | 86.1 kg |
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