- Virtual Output Queue (VOQ)
- IEEE 802.1p prioritization
- Layer 4 prioritization
- Broadcast control
- Advanced classifier-based QoS
- Four-chassis IRF
- Scalable system design
- Ultramodern architecture
- NLB Multicast ARP
- Department protection
- IEEE 802.1ab LLDP discovery
- Out-of-band interface
- Network management
- RADIUS accounting
- Remote intelligent mirroring
- Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs)
- High-performance processor system
- Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)
- Ultrafast protocol convergence
- Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP)
- Complete set of routing protocols (Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6)
- Hot patching
- Non Stop Forwarding/Graceful Restart (NSF/GR)
The HPE 12500 Switch Series is a family of powerful, next generation routing switches with outstanding capacity and leading scalability. Designed for high performance with non-blocking and distributed Clos architecture, they deliver up to 24.3 Tbps switching capacity and 10.8 Bpps throughput with up to 400 Gbps per line card slot. Their energy efficient features are ideal for large-scale data center consolidation.