HPE FlexFabric 7900 Network Switch

HPE FlexFabric 7900 Switch Series — is a compact modular switch platform designed for the next generation of virtualized data centers and private/public cloud environments. It delivers high levels of performance, availability, and scalability in a significantly smaller footprint compared to traditional chassis systems.

The 7900 series supports L2/L3 switching and advanced technologies like HPE IRF and TRILL, enabling flat, scale-out Leaf-Spine architectures. With a modular design supporting up to 10 I/O slots, it can provide up to 480 x 10GbE ports or 120 x 40GbE ports, reaching an aggregate switching capacity of 9.6 Tbps. Fully compatible with VMware NSX and SDN-ready via OpenFlow 1.3 and VXLAN, it offers a future-proof foundation for high-density storage and server connectivity.

Key Specifications:

• Switching Capacity: Up to 9.6 Tbps.

• Throughput: Up to 5.8 Bpps.

• Modularity: Up to 10 I/O modules (10GbE, 40GbE, 1/10GbE options).

• Virtualization: Native support for VXLAN, TRILL, and IRF.

• Software: Powered by Comware 7 with SDN SDK support.