High-capacity core switches for next-generation campus networks. Fully programmable, SDN-capable architecture and specialized ENP processor enable easy customization of features and functions, and smooth migration to Software-Defined Networking.
Specifications
| Specifications | S12708 | S12712 |
| Switching Capacity | 12.32/27.04 Tbit/s | 17.44/37.28 Tbit/s |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 6,240/9,120 Mpps | 9,120/12,960 Mpps |
| MPU Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SFU Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Service Card Slots | 8 | 12 |
| CSS2 | 1+N MPU backup in a cluster
Up to 1.92 Tbit/s cluster bandwidth, 4 us inter-chassis transmission latency |
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| Wireless Network Management | Native AC
AP access control, AP region management, and AP profile management Radio profile management, unified static configuration, and centralized dynamic management Basic WLAN services, QoS, security, and user management |
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| User Management | Unified user management
802.1x, MAC, and Portal authentication Charging based on traffic volume and online duration User authorization based on user groups, domains, and time ranges |
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| iPCA | Adds marks on service packets in order to measure the number of lost packets and packet loss ratios in real time with zero payload
Measures the number of lost packets and packet loss ratios at the network and device levels on Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks |
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| SVF | Up to 4K clients (access switches and APs) virtualized into a single device
2-level AS structure Unified management on Huawei and non-Huawei devices
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