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HPE JH257A FlexFabric 12908E 5Tb/s Type F Fabric Switch Module
- Product: FlexFabric 12908E Type F Fabric Switch Module
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Switching Capacity: 5Tb/s
- Type: Fabric Switch Module
- Model Series: FlexFabric 12900E
- Connectivity: High-density, high-performance Ethernet
- Application: Data Center Networking
- Features: Advanced traffic management, low latency
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fabric Switch Module
- Model
- JH257A
- Series
- FlexFabric 12908E
- Switching Capacity
- 5 Tb/s
- Brand
- HPE
- Form Factor
- Modular Blade
Product details
The HPE JH257A is a FlexFabric 12908E Type F Fabric Switch Module, designed to provide high-performance, scalable connectivity for large data center networks. It offers a substantial switching capacity of 5Tb/s, enabling robust data flow and low latency.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fabric Switch Module |
| Model | JH257A |
| Series | FlexFabric 12908E |
Additional Specifications
| Switching Capacity | 5 Tb/s |
| Brand | HPE |
| Form Factor | Modular Blade |
Description
The HPE JH257A represents a high-capacity fabric switch module engineered for deployment within the HPE FlexFabric 12900E series modular chassis. This module is a cornerstone for building scalable and resilient data center networks, offering an impressive aggregate switching capacity of 5 Terabits per second (Tb/s). Its design prioritizes high throughput and low latency, making it suitable for the most demanding network environments, including cloud computing, big data analytics, and high-performance computing clusters. As a 'Type F' module, it signifies a specific generation or capability within the FlexFabric architecture, likely optimized for advanced fabric services and high-speed interconnectivity. The module's integration into the 12908E chassis allows for flexible and modular network design, enabling organizations to scale their network infrastructure incrementally by adding or replacing modules as needed. This approach minimizes downtime and maximizes investment protection. The JH257A is built to support a wide range of advanced networking features, including sophisticated Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, robust traffic management, and high-density port configurations. These capabilities are essential for ensuring predictable performance and efficient utilization of network resources, particularly in virtualized and converged infrastructure environments where traffic patterns can be highly dynamic. Its deployment facilitates the creation of high-performance, non-blocking network fabrics that are critical for modern data centers.
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