The HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch from HPE Networking is built with the enterprise data center in mind. The HPE
6125XLG is based on
designed for data center convergence with full support for IEEE Data Center Bridging (DCB) for lossless Ethernet, and Fibre
Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. The
attached to the HP6125XLG switch through FCoE ports. The
ecosystem that delivers simple, open, and Enterprise ready be
industry standard TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links) and SPB (Shortest Path Bridging), the
delivers loop free large Layer 2 networks with multi
can be virtualized and managed as a single entity with
industry's first blade witch with VEPA (Virtual Ethernet Port Aggrega
their physical and virtual networks. Combine these features with Virtual Application Network (VAN) and your data center provi
the benefits of versatility of a true Virtualized Network.
resiliency making it the optimal choice for any blade switching environment.
Figure 1 HPE 6125XLG Blade Switch
1.
Ejector Lever
6.
Console port
2.
Four (4) 40 GbE (QSFP+) ports
7.
Port LED
3.
Release tab
8.
Health LED
4.
Eight (8) 10 GbE (SFP+) ports
9.
Unit ID (UID) LED
5.
Reset button
Models
HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch
711307-B21
HPE 6125XLG Blade Switch
B9F40A
Compatibility
HPE ProLiant
Servers
HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9
HPE ProLiant BL660c Gen9
HPE ProLiant BL420c Gen8
HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8
HPE ProLiant BL465c Gen8
HPE Comware v7 network operating system, which delivers enterprise grade resiliency The 6125XLG is
Fibre Channel Forwarder (FCF) feature allows 3PAR StoreServ arrays to be directly
HPE 6125XLG supports HPE Software-defined Network (SDN)
nefits to automate the data center network. With support for IETF
HPE 6125XLG
-path support. With the HPE Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) multiple switches
the HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC). The HPE 6125XLG is the
tion) support, enabling customers to unify the management of
des
HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch provides flexibility, versatility, and
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Overview
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HPE ProLiant BL660c Gen8
HPE ProLiant BL460 G7
HPE ProLiant BL465 G7
HPE ProLiant BL490 G7
HPE ProLiant BL620 G7
HPE ProLiant BL680 G7
HPE ProLiant BL685 G7
NOTE:Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
HPE Integrity
Servers
HPE Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade
HPE Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade
HPE Integrity BL870c i2 Server Blade
HPE Integrity BL870c i4 Server Blade
HPE Integrity BL890c i2 Server Blade
HPE Integrity BL890c i4 Server Blade
HPE Integrity Superdome 2
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade
Enclosures
HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
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Standard Features
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Standard Features
Performance
• 240Gb uplink bandwidth / 160Gb available server side bandwidth
Management
• Remote configuration and management CLI
Security
• IEEE 802.1X user authentication
• Monitor link and Smart link
• Dedicated 4x10Gb internal cross ink ports between adjacent switches
• Non-blocking architecture
• Wire-speed switching and IPv4/IPv6 routing on all ports
• IP Multicast - PIM-SSM, PIM-DM, PIM-SM, IGMP for IPv4 and IPv6
• Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP)
• Policy-based routing
• DHCP and DHCPv6 client
• VRRP
Advanced classifier-based QoS (with eight queues) - classifies traffic using multiple match criteria
based on Layer 2, 3 and 4 information and applies QoS policies such as priority level and rate limit to
selected traffic on a per-port or per-VLAN basis
• Traffic policing - supports Committed Access Rate (CAR) and line rate
• Powerful QoS feature - creates traffic classes based on access control lists (ACL), IEEE 802.1p
precedence, IP, DSCP or Type of Service (ToS) precedence; supports filter, redirect, mirror or remark;
supports the following congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR),
weighted fair queuing (WFQ), and weighted random early discard (WRED)
• Storm restraint - allows limitation of broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic rate to cut
down on unwanted broadcast traffic on the network
switches acting as a single Layer 2/3 switch; Switches do not have to be co-located and can be part
of a disaster recovery system; Servers or switches can be attached using standard LACP for
automatic load balancing and high availability; Simplifies network operation by eliminating Spanning
Tree, ECMP and VRRP; IRF supports up to eight members in a group.
• Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP) - Monitors Link connectivity and shuts down ports at both
ends if unidirectional traffic is detected
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
devices
• CFD (802.1ag) - Connectivity Fault Detection (CFD) provides L2 link OAM mechanism used for link
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Standard Features
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for monitoring; Flow-based mirroring
Mirroring - Port mirroring enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer
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Service
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Service and Support
HPE Technology Services
When you buy HPE BladeSystem Options for your HPE BladeSystem, it is also good time to think about
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offers Proactive Care. This service helps you deliver high levels of system availability through proactive service
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Optimized Care
HPE Proactive Care 3-Year 6-hour Call-to-Repair Response
Combined reactive and proactive support for hardware and software helping optimize your systems and
delivering high levels of availability through proactive service management and advanced technical response.
Hardware problem resolution to return the hardware in operating condition within 6 hours of the initial service
request. A Technical Account Manager, as your single point of contact, will own your call or issue end to end
until resolved.
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This service gives you combined reactive and proactive support including rapid access to our Advanced
Solution Center to manage and prevent problems and a Technical Support Specialist with a broad level of
technical knowledge that will engage with additional technical expertise as needed from the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise vast global resources.
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hardware is installed smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption of your IT and business operations.
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HPE Installation and Startup Service for HPE BladeSystem c-Class Enhanced Network
HPE Provides for the configuration and testing of BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect switches to facilitate
proper implementation of network protocols and access to advanced features.
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add-on to HPE Proactive Care Support.
HPE Proactive Select Service
Provides a flexible way to purchase Hewlett Packard Enterprise best-in-class consultancy and technical
services. You can buy Proactive Select Service Credits when you purchase your hardware and then use the
credits over the next 12 months.
NOTE:
Insight
Online/Insight
Remote Support
HPE Insight Remote Support provides 24 X 7 remote monitoring, proactive notifications, and problem
resolution. This comes at no additional cost with your
about
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Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support Hewlett Packard
Enterprise
access support resources or collaborate with peers. Learn more
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NOTE:
Parts and materials
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will provide HPE-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to
maintain the covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and
recommended engineering improvements.
Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage
limitation
data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced
by Hewlett Packard Enterprise due to malfunction.
Service Coverage
The HPE 6125XLG includes 3-years hardware support with next business day onsite response during
standard business hours. If you have requirements for longer durations of service, faster response times or
more comprehensive support,
6125XLG are available to uplift
or extend your coverage.
For more
information
To learn more about HPE BladeSystem services, please contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales
representative or
visit: http://www.hpe.com/services/bladesystem
OEM customers who integrate and re-sell Hewlett Packard Enterprise equipment.
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information, please go to
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Enterprise will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.
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Summary of Changes
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Version History
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Description of Change
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Overview and Service and Support sections were updated.
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OBS SKU was deleted:
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Correction made in the Overview introduction information.
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Added HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch with TAA to the Models
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