HP P12490-001 Composable Fabric FM 3180 8-port QSFP28 and 48-port 10/25GbE Front-to-Back

Product Description

The HP P12490-001, part of the Composable Fabric FM 3180 series, is a high-density network switch engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers. It offers a versatile port configuration, combining 8 high-speed QSFP28 ports, capable of 100GbE speeds, with 48 ports supporting 10GbE and 25GbE via SFP/SFP+ transceivers. This blend of high-speed uplinks and dense server connectivity makes it ideal for spine-leaf architectures and high-performance computing environments. The switch is designed with a front-to-back airflow pattern, which is crucial for efficient cooling in rack-mounted server environments where airflow direction is critical. Its composable fabric architecture allows for dynamic resource allocation and network programmability, enabling IT administrators to adapt the network infrastructure to evolving application needs. This flexibility is key for supporting workloads such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics. With its robust feature set and high port density, the HP P12490-001 provides the foundation for building scalable, high-performance, and agile data center networks. It facilitates seamless connectivity for servers, storage, and other network devices, ensuring low latency and high throughput essential for data-intensive operations. This switch is a strategic component for organizations looking to optimize their network infrastructure for future growth and performance demands.