HP 12500 Series User instructions

Product overview
The HP 12500 Switch Series is a family of powerful, next-generation routing switches with outstanding capacity and scale for the
network core or data center.
Designed for high performance with nonblocking and distributed Clos architecture, these switches deliver up to 24.3 Tbps switching
capacity and 10.8 Bpps throughput with up to 400 Gbps per line card slot.
The 12500 switches also have energy-efficiency features that drive down operational expenses and are ideal for organizations
contemplating large-scale data center consolidations, business continuity and disaster recovery sites, metropolitan area network
deployments, and other applications requiring a robust, reliable and highly available switching platform.
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Key features
Optimized for cata centers with extensive virtualization and convergence featured
Broad interface options from 1G to 100G scaling up to 24.3 Tbps switching capacity
SDN ready with Open Flow 1.3 support
Large Layer 2 and Layer 3 tables to support large scale deployments
Fully redundant architecture with hot swappable components
Features and benefits
Data center optimized
NEW Scalable Layer 2 fabrics
build flexible, resilient, and scalable Layer 2 fabrics with SPB and HP IRF
Multitenant Device Context (MDC)
is an innovative data center virtualization solution that enables multi-tenancy, giving customers the ability to virtualize a
physical switch into multiple logical devices, with each logical switch having its own tenants
HP Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI)
is an HP Virtual Application Network innovation that provides a Layer 2 extension across the data center to simplify the
interconnectivity of geographically disperse data centers
NEW Data Center Bridging (DCB) protocols
provide support for IEEE 802.1Qaz Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), and IEEE
802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control (PFC) for converged fabrics
NEW Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) features
deliver support for FCoE, including expansion, fabric, trunk VF and N ports, and aggregation of E-port and N-port virtualization
Accelerated perfomance with jumbo frames
for intra-data-center communication, or for data center to data center traffic (disaster recovery), reducing the amount of time
required for data backup and recovery
Network load balancing (NLB) multicast ARP
Microsoft® NLB co-works with multicast ARP to provide servers with load balancing and fault switchover, which lowers costs and
investment
Software-defined networking
NEW Supports OpenFlow 1.3 specifications
to enable SDN by allowing separation of the data (packet forwarding) and control (routing decision) paths
Performance
NEW High performance design with nonblocking and distributed Clos architecture
delivers up to 24.3 Tbps switching capacity and 10.8 Bpps throughput with up to 400 Gbps per line card slot
NEW High-density 1GbE,10GbE and 40GbE interface connectivity
offers up to 18 interface module slots to scale up to 864 1GbE and 1/10GbE and 288 40GbE ports
Hardware-based wirespeed access control lists (ACLs)
help provide high levels of security and ease of administration without impacting network performance with a feature-rich
TCAM-based ACL implementation
High-performance processor system
the supervisor module uses three different processors to isolate key tasks: control plane (STP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.), fast
recovery protocols (RRPP, BFD, etc.), and chassis management (temperature, power, etc.)
Product architecture
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Distributed architecture with separation of data and control planes
delivers enhanced fault tolerance and facilitates continuous operation and zero service disruption during planned or unplanned
control-plane events
Advanced Comware modular operating system
brings modularity, enhanced serviceability, stability and independent process monitoring through modern Comware v7
Operating System
In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
provides an upgrade of the entire chassis, or an individual task or process, with zero packet loss
Resiliency and high availability
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)
creates virtual resilient switching fabrics, where two or more switches perform as a single L2 switch and L3 router; switches do
not have to be co-located and can be part of a disaster-recovery system; servers or switches can be attached using standard
LACP for automatic load balancing and high availability; can eliminate the need for complex protocols like Spanning Tree
Protocol, Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP), or VRRP, thereby simplifying network operation
Ultrafast protocol convergence
enables link connectivity monitoring and reduces network convergence time for RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, MPLS, and IRF
Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP)
monitors link connectivity and shuts down ports at both ends if unidirectional traffic is detected, preventing loops in STP-based
networks
Complete set of routing protocols (Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6)
support virtually all existing routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP) for both Layer 3 IPv4 and Layer 3 IPv6; complete
support of PIM-DM, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, and MSDP
Hot patching
the 12500 switch series supports hot patching, allowing in-service patching for some isolated software problems
Non Stop Forwarding/Graceful Restart (NSF/GR)
using standardized-based IETF protocols, the 12500 switch series provides nonstop forwarding (switching/routing) for Layer 3
routing protocols (control plane – OSPF, BGP, and MPLS), providing hitless failover
Fully redundant and hot swappable components
providing full hardware redundancy for each component including power supplies, fan trays, supervisor modules and fabric
modules to enable the highest level of availability
Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP)
provides fast recovery for ring Ethernet-based topology
Quality of Service (QoS)
Virtual Output Queue (VOQ)
prevents head-of-line (HOL) blocking per port at peak time and distributes it over a period of time, increasing switch
performance
IEEE 802.1p prioritization
delivers data to devices based on the priority and type of traffic
Layer 4 prioritization
enables prioritization based on TCP/UDP port numbers
Broadcast control
allows limitation of broadcast traffic rate to cut down on unwanted network broadcast traffic
Advanced classifier-based QoS
classifies traffic using multiple match criteria based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 information; applies QoS policies such as setting priority
level and rate limit to selected traffic on a per-port or per-VLAN basis
Bandwidth shaping
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Port-based rate limiting
provides per-port ingress-/egress-enforced maximum bandwidth
Classifier-based rate limiting
uses access control lists (ACLs) to enforce maximum bandwidth for ingress/egress traffic on each port
Compartmentalization
Department protection
using network virtualization standards (QinQ, VRF, and MPLS), the 12500 switch series allows organizations to isolate different
business units with different resources (VRFs); using standard-based mechanisms, the network is completely virtualized,
reducing cost and operations
IEEE 802.1ah Provider Backbone Bridge (MAC in MAC)
Provider Backbone Bridge (PBB) is a Layer 2 VPN technology that allows a complete separation of customer and provider
domains by sealing the user MAC in the service provider MAC, which enhances the scalability of an Ethernet network
Layer 2 switching
Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP)
helps to maintain VLAN configuration dynamically based on current network configurations
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol
allows automatic learning and dynamic assignment of VLANs
IP multicast snooping and data-driven IGMP
automatically prevents flooding of IP multicast traffic
IEEE 802.1ad QinQ
increases the scalability of an Ethernet network by providing a hierarchical structure; connects multiple LANs on a high-speed
campus or metro network
Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) tunneling
transmits Spanning Tree Protocol BPDUs transparently, allowing correct tree calculations across service providers, WANs, or
MANs
VLAN support and tagging
supports IEEE 802.1Q (4K VLAN IDs)
Spanning Tree
the 12500 switch series supports the entire set of STP protocols (STP, RSTP, and MSTP), facilitating a complete integration with
standard networks
Layer 3 routing
Layer 3 IPv4 routing
provides routing of IPv4 at media speed; supports static routes, RIP and RIPv2, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
RIP and RIPng support
provides complete support of RIP for both IPv4 and IPv6
OSPF and OSPFv3 support
provides complete support of OSPF for both IPv4 and IPv6
IS-IS and IS-ISv6 support
provides complete support of IS-IS for both IPv4 and IPv6
Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP)
enables multiple equal-cost links in a routing environment to increase link redundancy and scale bandwidth
Layer 3 IPv6 routing
provides routing of IPv6 at media speed; supports static routes, RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, and BGP4+
IPv6 tunneling
allows a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6 by encapsulating IPv6 traffic over an existing IPv4 infrastructure
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Complete multicast protocol stack
PIM-DM, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, MSDP, and extensions to BGP provide one of the most complete multicast protocol stacks
Policy routing
allows custom filters for increased performance and security; supports ACLs, IP prefix, AS paths, community lists, and aggregate
policies
MPLS support
provides extended support of MPLS, including MPLS VPNs and MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS TE)
VPLS support
provides extended support of VPLS for data center to data center communication at Layer 2; provides support of hierarchical
VPLS for scalability
Management
sFlow
provides scalable, ASIC-based network monitoring and accounting; this allows network operators to gather a variety of
sophisticated network statistics and information for capacity planning and real-time network monitoring purposes
IEEE 802.1ab LLDP discovery
advertises and receives management information from adjacent devices on a network, facilitating easy mapping by network
management applications
USB support
File copy
allows users to copy switch files to and from a USB flash drive
Multiple configuration files
can be stored to the flash image
Command-line interface (CLI)
provides a secure, easy-to-use CLI for configuring the module via SSH or a switch console; provides direct real-time session
visibility
Logging
provides local and remote logging of events via SNMP (v2c and v3) and syslog; provides log throttling and log filtering to reduce
the number of log events generated
Management interface control
each of the following interfaces can be enabled or disabled depending on security preferences: console port, telnet port, and
SSH port
Out-of-band interface
isolates management traffic from user data plane traffic for complete isolation and total reachability, no matter what happens
in the data plane
Network management
Intelligent Management Console (IMC) centrally configures, updates, monitors, and troubleshoots
Network management
SNMP v2c/v3 MIB-II with traps
RADIUS accounting
logs all session details that can be used to generate usage reports or interface to a billing system
RMON
provides advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities for statistics, history, alarms, and events
Remote Intelligent Mirroring
mirrors ingress ACL-selected traffic from a switch port or VLAN to a local or remote switch port anywhere on the network
Connectivity
IPv6 native support :
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IPv6 host
enables switches to be managed and deployed at the IPv6 network's edge
Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6)
transitions from IPv4 to IPv6, supporting connectivity for both protocols
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping
forwards IPv6 multicast traffic to the appropriate interface
IPv6 ACL/QoS
supports ACL and QoS for IPv6 network traffic, preventing traffic flooding
IPv6 routing
supports IPv6 static routes and IPv6 versions of RIP and OSPF routing protocols
Security
Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
provides protection against DoS attacks at infrastructure routers and switches and ease of configuration for control plane
policies
IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS network logins
control port-based access for authentication and accountability
Secure FTP
allows secure file transfer to and from the switch; protects against unwanted file downloads or unauthorized copying of a switch
configuration file
Switch management logon security
can require either RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication for secure switch CLI logon
DHCP protection
blocks DHCP packets from unauthorized DHCP servers, preventing denial-of-service attacks
Dynamic ARP protection
blocks ARP broadcasts from unauthorized hosts, preventing eavesdropping or theft of network data
Secure Shell (SSHv2)
encrypts all transmitted data for secure, remote CLI access over IP networks
Secure management access
securely encrypts all access methods (CLI, GUI, or MIB) through SSHv2 and SNMPv3
Access control lists (ACLs)
provide IPv4 and IPv6 filtering based on source/destination IP address/subnet and source/destination TCP/UDP port number
Media access control (MAC) authentication
provides simple authentication based on a user's MAC address; supports local or RADIUS-based authentication
Convergence
Layer 2, 3, and 4 QoS mechanisms
support DiffServ priority tagging based on IP address, IP Type of Service (ToS), Layer 3 protocol, TCP/UDP port number, and
source port
IP multicast snooping and data-driven IGMP
automatically prevent flooding of IP multicast traffic
LLDP-MED
is a standard extension that automatically configures network devices, including LLDP-capable IP phones
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
is used by IP hosts to establish and maintain multicast groups; supports IGMPv1, v2, and v3; utilizes Any-Source Multicast (ASM)
or Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) to manage IPv4 multicast networks
Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)
is used for IPv4 and IPv6 multicast applications; supports PIM Dense Mode (PIM-DM), Sparse Mode (PIM-SM), and Source-Specific
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Mode (PIM-SSM)
Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
is used for inter-domain multicast applications, allowing multiple PIM-SM domains to interoperate
Multicast VLAN
allows multiple VLANs to receive the same IPv4 or IPv6 multicast traffic, lessening network bandwidth demand by reducing or
eliminating multiple streams to each VLAN
Monitor and diagnostics
Port mirroring
enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network
analyzer for monitoring
Connectivity fault detection (IEEE 802.1ag)
connectivity fault detection (CFD) provides a Layer 2 link Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) mechanism used
for link connectivity detection and fault locating
Integration
12500 VPN 20 Gb/s Firewall Module
provides enhanced stateful packet inspection and filtering; supports flexible security zones and virtual firewall containment;
delivers advanced VPN services with 3DES and AES encryption at high performance and low latency; offers Web content filtering
and application prioritization and optimization
Investment protection
Modular switch fabric
provides investment protection by enabling future performance upgrades and increased port density
Environmentally friendly
ROHS support and low power consumption based on the latest technology provide outstanding power efficiency
Warranty and support
1-year warranty
with advance replacement and 10-calendar-day delivery (available in most countries)
Electronic and telephone support
limited electronic and business-hours telephone support is available from HP for the entire warranty period; to reach our
support centers, refer to www.hp.com/networking/contact-support ; for details on the duration of support provided with your
product purchase, refer to www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary
Software releases
to find software for your product, refer to www.hp.com/networking/support ; for details on the software releases available
with your product purchase, refer to www.hp.com/networking/warrantysummary
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Build To Order:
BTO is a standalone unit with no integration. BTO products ship standalone are not part of a CTO or Rack-Shippable solution.
HP 12504 AC Switch Chassis JC654A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
4 - I/O module slots
4 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
Must select min 1 PEM
Must select Min 1 Fans
Must select Min 4 Fabric Modules
10U - Height Rack
HP 12504 DC Switch Chassis JC655A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
4- I/O module slots
4 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
1 PEM included
Must select Min 1 Fans
Must select Min 4 Fabric Modules
10U - Height Rack
HP 12508 AC Switch Chassis JF431C
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
8- I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
Must select min 1 PEM
Must select Min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
22U - Height Rack
HP FlexFabric 12508E AC Switch Chassis JG782A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
8- I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
PEM included
Must select Min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
22U - Height Rack
See Configuration
Note:1
PDU Cable NA/MEX/TW/JP JG782A#B2B
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C19 PDU Jumper Cord (NA/MEX/TW/JP)
PDU Cable ROW JG782A#B2C
C19 PDU Jumper Cord (ROW)
High Volt Power Entry Module to Wall Power Cord JG782A#B2E
NEMA L6-20P Cord (NA/MEX/JP/TW)
HP 12508 DC Switch Chassis JC652A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
8- I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
1 PEM included
Must select Min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
22U - Height Rack
HP FlexFabric 12508E DC Switch Chassis JG783A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
8- I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 3 Power Supply
PEM included
Must select Min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
22U - Height Rack
HP 12518 AC Switch Chassis JF430C
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
18 - I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 6 Power Supply
Must select min 2 PEM
Must select min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
38U - Height Rack
HP FlexFabric 12518E AC Switch Chassis JG784A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
18 - I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 6 Power Supply
PEM included
Must select min 2 Fans
See Configuration
Note:1
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Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
38U - Height Rack
PDU Cable NA/MEX/TW/JP JG784A#B2B
C19 PDU Jumper Cord (NA/MEX/TW/JP)
PDU Cable ROW JG784A#B2C
C19 PDU Jumper Cord (ROW)
High Volt Power Entry Module to Wall Power Cord JG784A#B2E
NEMA L6-20P Cord (NA/MEX/JP/TW)
HP 12518 DC Switch Chassis JC653A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
18 - I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 6 Power Supply
2 PEM included
Must select min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
38U - Height Rack
HP FlexFabric 12518E DC Switch Chassis JG785A
2 - MPUx (Management Ports)
18 - I/O module slots
9 - Fabric module slots
Must select min 1 Management Module
Must select min 6 Power Supply
PEM included
Must select min 2 Fans
Must select Min 8 Fabric Modules
38U - Height Rack
Configuration Rules:
Note 1 Localization required on orders without #B2B, #B2C or #B2E options.
Box Level Integration CTO Models
CTO Solution Sku
HP 125xx CTO Switch Solution JG477A
SSP trigger sku
CTO Switch Chassis
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