Huawei S12700 Series agile core switches have a fully programmable architecture to best meet fast-changing service needs, allowing new services to be flexibly and quickly provisioned within six months. The series provides high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching services, supports millions of hardware entries, and meets campus network evolution needs over the next ten years. Built-in, large capacity Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Access Controller (AC) functionalities achieve wired and wireless convergence, eliminating the capacity bottleneck associated with ACs.
S12712 Appearance
1. Two MPUs
2. Twelve of the following service cards can be installed:
Open Service Platform Unit
1000M Interface Card
GE/10GE Interface Card
10GE Interface Card
40GE Interface Card
40GE/100GE Interface Card
100GE Interface Card
NOTE:
The cards supported by a switch depend on the software version. For details, see Info-finder.
3. Four SFUs
4. A pair of mounting brackets
NOTE:
The mounting brackets are used to secure the chassis in a cabinet.
5. Six power modules
6. Two CMUs
7. Front ESD jack
NOTE:
The ground terminal of an ESD wrist strap can be inserted into this jack. The ESD wrist strap can provide ESD protection when the chassis is reliably grounded.
8. Cable management frames
NOTE:
The cable management frames separate cables on different cards and help route cables orderly.
S12712 slot configurations
Slot Type
Slot ID
Module Supported
Remarks
MPU slots
SLOT13, SLOT14
MPU
MPUs in the two slots work in active/standby mode.
SFU slots
SLOT15 to SLOT18
SFU
One to four SFUs can be installed.
LPU slots
SLOT01 to SLOT12
Open Service Platform Unit
1000M Interface Card
GE/10GE Interface Card
10GE Interface Card
40GE Interface Card
40GE/100GE Interface Card
100GE Interface Card
NOTE:
The cards supported by a switch depend on the software version. For details, see Info-finder.
CMU slots
CMU1, CMU2
CMU
Two CMUs in the slots work in hot standby mode.
Power module slots
PWR1 to PWR6
power modules
NOTE:
A non-power slot has been installed with a filler panel and cannot be installed with a power module.
Fan module slot
FAN1 to FAN5
Fan Module
-
Specifications of the S12712 series switches
Item
Description
Number of LPU slots
12
Number of MPU slots
2
Number of SFU slots
4
Number of fan slots
5
Number of power module slots
6
Number of CMU slots
2
Port density per chassis
V200R005C00 to V200R007C20: 576xFE, 576xGE, 576x10GE, 96x40GE
V200R008C00 to V200R009C00: 576xFE, 576xGE, 576x10GE, 96x40GE, 24x100GE
V200R010C00 to V200R011C10: 576xFE, 576xGE, 576x10GE, 96x40GE, 48x100GE
V200R012C00 and later versions: 576xFE, 576xGE, 576x10GE, 192x40GE, 96x100GE
Installation
The switch can be installed in an N66E or N68E cabinet, one cabinet for one chassis.
Cluster switch system (CSS)
CSS2, switch fabric hardware clustering
Maximum power consumption (fully configured)
NOTE:
The heat dissipation value of a chassis is equal to the current power consumption.
6790 W
Power specifications
DC input voltage
Rated voltage: -48 V DC to -60 V DC
Maximum voltage range: -40 V DC to -72 V DC
AC input voltage
Rated voltage: 110 V AC/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum voltage range: 90 V AC to 290 V AC; 47 Hz to 63 Hz (The maximum output power reduces by a half when the input voltage ranges from 90 V AC to 175 V AC.)
HVDC input voltage (3000 W AC)
Rated voltage: 240 V DC
Maximum voltage range: 190 V DC to 290 V DC
Dimensions (H x W x D, without rack-mounting brackets)
With cable management frames (19 U high): 841.75 mm x 442 mm x 585 mm (33.1 in. x 17.4 in. x 23.0 in.)
Without cable management frames (19 U high): 841.75 mm x 442 mm x 517.4 mm (33.1 in. x 17.4 in. x 20.37 in.)
Weight (empty/fully configured)
64 kg/159 kg (141.1 lb/350.5 lb)
Reliability and availability
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 35.95 years
Availability: 0.9999981
NOTE:
The preceding values are calculated based on the typical configuration of the product. The actual values will vary depending on the modules installed on the product.
Environment specifications
Operating temperature and altitude:
-60 m to +1800 m (-197 ft. to 5906 ft.): 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
1800 m to 4000 m (5906 ft. to 13123 ft.): Operating temperature decreases by 1°C (1.8°F) every time the altitude increases 220 m (722 ft.).
4000 m (13123 ft.): 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Relative humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH (noncondensing)
Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Storage altitude: < 5000 m (16404 ft.)
Noise under normal temperature (sound power)
≤ 77.9 dB(A)
Certification
EMC certification
Safety certification
Manufacturing certification
Part number
02114180
S12712 FAQ
Q1: What are the core advantages of this switch? What ultra-large-scale scenarios is it suitable for?
A1: The core advantages are ultra-high capacity switching, full redundancy and high reliability, intelligent operation and maintenance, and strong scalability; it is suitable for ultra-large data centers, large campuses, carrier cores, financial cores, and other scenarios requiring ultra-large-scale networking.
Q2: What is the maximum number of service boards it supports? Can it adapt to future high-bandwidth service upgrades?
A2: It supports a maximum of 48 service boards, compatible with 100G/40G/10G full-rate service boards; it reserves interfaces for future upgrades, adapting to 200G/400G high-bandwidth services, extending the equipment's lifespan.
Q3: What components are included in the dual-redundancy design? Does fault switching affect services?
A3: It includes dual main control units + dual switching network board redundancy; fault switching time is <50ms, with no impact on terminals and no disruption to service operation, meeting the requirements for critical service continuity.
Q4: How does its energy consumption and operation and maintenance performance compare to flagship switches of the same level? A4: The total power consumption of the machine is ≤1800W, which is 25% more energy-efficient than competing products in the same class; the intelligent operation and maintenance platform supports automated configuration and fault diagnosis, improving operation and maintenance efficiency by 70% and highlighting the advantage of labor cost.
Optical Modules Supported by Huawei S Series Switches