H3C S12508X-AF Core Data Center Switch

H3C S12508X-AF Core Data Center Switch

Brand: H3C | Category: Network Switches

SKU: S12508X-AF | Part #: S12508X-AF | MPN: S12508X-AF

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About the H3C S12508X-AF Core Data Center Switch

The H3C S12508X-AF is a chassis-based core data centre switch engineered for high-capacity spine deployments with redundant hot-swap fans and PSUs.

At a glance — key specifications

Fabric RoleCore
Part NumberS12508X-AF
ManufacturerH3C
Rack Units1U or 2U (model-dependent)
Fans / PSURedundant hot-swap

Perfect for

  • Spine-leaf datacentre fabric
  • Top-of-rack access layer
  • AI training cluster networking (Quantum/Spectrum-X)
  • Campus core and aggregation
  • High-availability redundant fabric

Frequently asked questions

Does the H3C S12508X-AF Core Data Center Switch support our SFP transceivers?

Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-for CX). 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 before shipping, 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, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises at delivery.

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Technical Specifications

BrandH3C
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUS12508X-AF
Part NumberS12508X-AF
ConditionNew
Fabric RoleCore
Fans / PSURedundant hot-swap
Manufacturer Part NumberS12508X-AF
Product TypeCore Data Center Switch
Form Factor2U Rack
Switching Fabric Bandwidth576 Tbps
Maximum Port Count128 x 100GbE
Port Interface TypeQSFP28, QSFP-DD
RedundancyRedundant hot-swap PSU, redundant cooling fans
Power SupplyAC/DC PSU with hot-swap capability
Routing Protocol SupportBGP, OSPF, ISIS, EVPN
Management InterfaceOut-of-band Ethernet, console port, SSH, Telnet
Operating Temperature0–45°C
CoolingHot-swap redundant fans with variable speed control

Frequently Asked Questions about H3C S12508X-AF Core Data Center Switch

What software licensing is included?

Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises at delivery.