HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch (711307-B21)16x 10Gb Server Ports

• Enterprise HPE BladeSystem c-Class networking
• VMware, Hyper-V, and virtualized server environments
• Private cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Data center network modernization projects
• High-speed server aggregation using 10Gb Ethernet
• Software-defined networking (SDN) deployments
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) convergence
• Business continuity and disaster recovery environments
• Multi-tenant enterprise data centers
• Large campus or branch server infrastructure requiring centralized blade networking

• Enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
• 16 internal 10Gb Ethernet server connections
• 4 QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports
• 8 external SFP+/SFP ports supporting 1GbE or 10GbE optics
• Non-blocking wire-speed switching architecture
• Cut-through and store-and-forward switching modes
• Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) virtualization support
• IEEE Data Center Bridging (DCB) support
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capability
• IPv4 and IPv6 routing
• Hardware-based ACL processing
• High-density blade networking for virtualization
• Centralized management with HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
• Built for scalable, highly available enterprise data center deployments 

• Brand: HPE 
• Product: HPE 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch
• SKU: 711307-B21
• Product Type: Ethernet Blade Switch
• Deployment: HPE BladeSystem c-Class
• Network Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
• Internal Downlink Ports: 16 × 1/10GbE server ports
• External Uplink Ports: 4 × QSFP+
• External Network Ports: 8 × SFP+/SFP (1GbE/10GbE)
• Internal Crosslink Ports: 4 × 10GbE
• Switching Architecture: Non-blocking
• Switching Modes: Store-and-Forward, Cut-Through
• Throughput: 880 Gbps
• Forwarding Performance: 14.8 Mpps per 10Gb port; 59.2 Mpps per 40Gb port
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 10 KB
• Maximum VLAN IDs: 4094
• MAC Address Capacity: 128K
• Memory: 2 GB DRAM, 512 MB Flash, 9 MB Packet Buffer
• Console Port: 1
• Management Port: 1 × RJ45
• Routing: IPv4 and IPv6
• Data Center Features: DCB, FCoE (NPV), VEPA, TRILL, SPB
• Virtualization: Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF)
• Management: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC), Comware v7
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
• Dimensions: 267.7 × 192.8 × 27.9 mm

Why Choose This Product?

• The HPE 711307-B21 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch is a strong choice for organizations that need to expand the networking capabilities of their HPE BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure without replacing existing blade investments. It delivers 16 internal 10GbE server connections, advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, and 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks to support bandwidth-intensive applications, virtualization, and modern data center workloads.
• Compared with entry-level blade switches that primarily provide 1GbE connectivity or limited uplink capacity, the 6125XLG offers higher network throughput, support for Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and Intelligent Resilient Fabric (IRF) virtualization for simplified management and improved resilience. These capabilities help reduce network complexity while enabling scalable, high-performance server connectivity.
• Designed for seamless integration with HPE BladeSystem c-Class environments and the HPE Comware operating system, this switch supports enterprise initiatives such as private cloud, hybrid cloud, virtualization, business continuity, and infrastructure modernization. Its combination of high-speed connectivity, flexible deployment options, and long service life makes it a practical investment for organizations seeking to maximize the value of existing blade infrastructure while preparing for future growth.