Edge-core Networks AS6712-32X | 40GBE Data Center Switch
Key Features:
• 32 fixed x 40GbE QSFP+ switch ports in compact 1RU form factor
• Layer 2 or Layer 3 forwarding of 2.56 Tbps full duplex
• Hot swappable, load-sharing redudundant AC PSUs
• 4+1 redundant, hot-swappable fans modules
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Overview
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The Edgecore AS6712-32X is a Top-Rack or spine switch for high-performance data centers. In a compact 1RU form factor, the switch provides line-rate L2 and L3 switching across 32 x QSFP+ ports, supporting 32 x 40 GbE connections or 96 x 10 GbE + 8 x 40G connections. The AS6712-32X can be deployed as a TOR switch supporting 10 GbE or 40 GbE server connections, or as a spine switch supporting 10 GbE or 40 GbE spine interconnects. The AS6712-32X is a bare-metal switch loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), which supports the installation ofcompatible open source and commercial Network Operating Systems for different network use cases and requirements. |
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| Ports | • 32 |
| Predominant Port Type | • 40GbE QSFP+ |
| High Availability | • Redundant Power Supply , Redundant Fans |
| Compatible Software Option | • Big Switch Networks - Big Monitoring Fabric , Big Switch Networks - Big Cloud Fabric , Cumulus Networks - Cumulus Linux , Pica8 - PicOS , Pluribus Networks - Netvisor® OS (ONVL) , Open Compute Project - Open Network Linux |
| Features
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| • Cost-effective, bare-metal switch infrastructure for data center fabric |
| • 32 fixed x 40GbE QSFP+ switch ports in compact 1RU form factor, each supporting 40 GbE or 4 x 10 GbE via breakout cables. Maximum 24 x 40GbE QSFP+ switch ports support breakout cables. |
| • Layer 2 or Layer 3 forwarding of 2.56 Tbps full duplex |
| • Supports hot/cold aisle with port-to-power and power-to-port airflow SKUs |
| • Hot swappable, load-sharing redudundant AC PSUs |
| • 4+1 redundant, hot-swappable fans modules |
| • Energy Efficiency: 227 W typical power consumption under line rate traffic using 24 x passive QSFP DAC, 8 x 40GBASE-SR4 |
| • Hardware switch pre-loaded with Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated loading of compatible open source and commerical NOS offerings |