HPE 658247-B21 6125G Ethernet Blade Switch

Detailed Specifications

The HPE 6125G is a managed Layer 3 Ethernet blade switch engineered specifically for the HPE c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, providing a robust and scalable networking solution for demanding data center environments. It is designed for organizations that require resilient 1GbE connectivity, advanced routing capabilities, and simplified management within their blade infrastructure. This switch solves the critical need for a high-density, feature-rich networking fabric that integrates seamlessly into the BladeSystem chassis, reducing cable complexity and streamlining network operations for server administrators. It is ideal for enterprise data centers, remote offices, and virtualized environments that depend on stable and efficient server-to-network communication. At its core, this blade switch leverages HPE's Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology, which allows up to ten switches to be virtualized and managed as a single logical device through one IP address. This capability dramatically simplifies network topology and administration while enhancing resiliency; if one switch fails, the others in the IRF stack seamlessly maintain network traffic flow. Running on the mature Comware operating system, the switch provides extensive Layer 3 routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and static routing for both IPv4 and IPv6, ensuring robust interoperability in complex enterprise networks. These features deliver the stability and advanced functionality typically found in high-end modular switches. Designed as a plug-in module for the HPE c-Class enclosure, the 658247-B21 occupies an interconnect bay, directly connecting to the server blades via the chassis midplane. This eliminates the need for individual top-of-rack switches for each server, significantly reducing cabling, power consumption, and potential points of failure. Management is unified and versatile, with support for a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI), SSHv2, SNMPv3, and integration into broader network management platforms like HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC). This provides administrators with a single pane of glass for provisioning, monitoring, and managing the entire network infrastructure from edge to core.