H3C S12500X-AF Core Router Platform
Brand: H3C | Category: Network Switches
SKU: S12500X-AF-8H | Part #: S12500X-AF-8H | MPN: S12500X-AF-8H
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About the H3C S12500X-AF Core Router Platform
The H3C S12500X-AF Core Router Platform delivers enterprise-grade routing performance with a modular chassis architecture designed for mission-critical network deployments. This distributed forwarding platform with centralized control plane architecture supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, MSTP, LACP, LLDP, MACsec (802.1AE), IPv4, IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP-4, PIM-SM/SSM, VRRP, and BFD. The S12500X-AF-8H model features 8 service slots, enabling organizations to customize port density and interface types according to deployment requirements. Powered by H3C Comware V7 operating system, this platform combines hardware-based intelligence with programmable network control through NETCONF/YANG, OpenFlow 1.3, RESTful API, and gRPC telemetry streaming capabilities.
For network engineers and IT infrastructure teams requiring resilient core routing, the H3C S12500X-AF incorporates redundant switch fabric modules, redundant power supplies with N+1 support, and redundant fan trays with field-configurable front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options. High availability is guaranteed through hitless failover and Graceful Restart (GR) protocols, while IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework 2) multi-chassis virtualization enables seamless network scaling. Security features include hardware ACLs, uRPF, BGP route filtering, MACsec, and control-plane protection. QoS functionality delivers hardware-based 8-queue per port processing with DSCP, 802.1p, WRED, and traffic shaping and policing. MPLS support encompasses L3VPN, VPLS, VPWS, and SR-MPLS for carrier-grade service delivery. Management is simplified through out-of-band Ethernet and console ports, plus USB storage access. Operating across 0°C to 45°C with CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance, the S12500X-AF-8H integrates both AC and DC power supply options. Contact Omnixon Global to submit your RFQ today.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: H3C
- Part Number: S12500X-AF-8H
- Chassis Slots: 8 service slots
- Form Factor: Modular chassis
- Operating System: H3C Comware V7
- High Availability: Redundant switch fabric modules, redundant power supplies, redundant fan trays, hitless failover, Graceful Restart (GR)
Technical Specifications
| Brand | H3C |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | S12500X-AF-8H |
| Part Number | S12500X-AF-8H |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S12500X-AF-8H |
| Product Series | H3C S12500X-AF |
| Chassis Slots | 8 service slots |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis |
| Operating System | H3C Comware V7 |
| Switching Architecture | Distributed forwarding with centralized control plane |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, MSTP, LACP, LLDP, MACsec (802.1AE) |
| Layer 3 Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP-4, PIM-SM/SSM, VRRP, BFD |
| MPLS Support | MPLS, L3VPN, VPLS, VPWS, SR-MPLS |
| High Availability | Redundant switch fabric modules, redundant power supplies, redundant fan trays, hitless failover, GR (Graceful Restart) |
| Chassis Virtualization | IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework 2) multi-chassis virtualization |
| QoS | Hardware-based 8-queue per port QoS, DSCP, 802.1p, WRED, traffic shaping and policing |
| Security Features | Hardware ACLs, uRPF, BGP route filtering, MACsec, control-plane protection |
| Programmability | NETCONF/YANG, OpenFlow 1.3, RESTful API, gRPC telemetry streaming |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band management Ethernet port, console port, USB storage |
| Power Supply | AC and DC power supply options with N+1 redundancy support |
| Cooling | Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options (field configurable) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about H3C S12500X-AF Core Router Platform
Does the H3C S12500X-AF Core Router Platform support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.