H3C S12508X-AF Data Center Switch 99.999% Uptime , EVPN & Telemetry
The H3C S12508X-AF is a next-generation data center switch designed
for ultra-reliable, high-performance networking in cloud, AI, and
enterprise environments. With 99.999% uptime, advanced EVPN/VXLAN
support, and real-time Telemetry analytics, it ensures seamless
scalability and intelligent traffic management for modern data
centers.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Carrier-Grade Reliability – Redundant controllers, hot-swappable
power/fans, and hitless upgrades ensure five-nines (99.999%)
availability.
✔ EVPN & VXLAN Support – Enables secure multi-tenant segmentation
and flexible workload migration across hybrid clouds.
✔ Telemetry & AI-Driven Analytics – Provides granular visibility
into network performance with INT (In-band Network Telemetry) for
rapid troubleshooting.
✔ High-Density 100G/400G Ready – Delivers 57.6Tbps switching
capacity and 1.2Tbps per slot, supporting 10G/25G/40G/100G/400G
interfaces.
✔ Lossless RoCEv2 & AI Networking – Optimized for AI/ML workloads
with RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and low-latency
forwarding.
✔ SDN & Automation Ready – Compatible with OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG,
and H3C’s SeerEngine for intent-based networking.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Switching Capacity | 57.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 42 Bpps |
| Max Port Density | Up to 48x100G or 576x10G per chassis |
| Virtualization | IRF2/IRF4 (1:N redundancy) |
| Encryption | MACsec, SSL/TLS |
| Latency | <1μs (cut-through mode) |
| Power Efficiency | Dynamic power management, 80+ Platinum PSUs |
Why Choose H3C S12508X-AF?
Ideal for hyperscale data centers, financial networks, and AI
infrastructure, the S12508X-AF combines carrier-class reliability
with cloud-native agility. Its EVPN/VXLAN capabilities simplify
network automation, while Telemetry and AI-powered analytics reduce
operational overhead.
Deployment Scenarios:
Cloud Data Center Core – Scalable spine-leaf architecture with
VXLAN.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) – Ultra-low latency with RoCEv2.
AI/GPU Clusters – Lossless networking for distributed training.
For enterprises seeking a future-proof, high-performance data
center switch, the H3C S12508X-AF delivers unmatched scalability,
security, and intelligence. Contact H3C for a customized solution.
