HPE 663658-001 6125G/XG Blade Managed Ethernet Switch 8 Ports

The HPE 6125G/XG Ethernet Blade Switch, part number 663658-001, is a Layer 3 switch module engineered specifically for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It addresses the need for high-density, integrated network connectivity directly within the server chassis. This design eliminates the complexity and cabling overhead associated with traditional top-of-rack switches, providing a streamlined and efficient network fabric for blade-based infrastructures in enterprise data centers. A core technological advantage of this switch is its support for HPE’s Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF). This feature allows network administrators to virtualize up to ten physical switches, managing them as a single logical device with one IP address. IRF simplifies the network topology, enhances resiliency by enabling link aggregation across the stacked units, and provides a unified management plane that significantly reduces administrative complexity and operational overhead. Designed for seamless deployment, the 6125G/XG installs directly into the I/O bays of an HPE BladeSystem c-Class chassis without requiring tools. Its blade module form factor provides server downlinks via the chassis backplane and offers a flexible mix of copper and SFP+ ports for network uplinks. Management is handled via a standard Command Line Interface (CLI), a secure web GUI, or integration with HPE’s Intelligent Management Center (IMC) for comprehensive network oversight.

• Sixteen 1Gb downlinks and eight flexible 1G/10G uplinks.
• Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) for virtual stacking.
• Full Layer 3 routing with support for OSPF, BGP, and RIP.
• Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class chassis integration.
• Runs the stable and feature-rich Comware network OS.