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ET1BS12708E0
Huawei S12700E-8 assembly chassis
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ET1BS12708E0 Overview
ET1BS12708E0 is a high-performance switch engineered with a robust modular architecture that supports flexible power options including AC power with redundant capabilities. It features a comprehensive port configuration with 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, integrated stacking ports for high-availability clustering, and design scalability that accommodates expanding network demands.
This switch delivers exceptional performance for mission-critical enterprise environments by combining high throughput and Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities. It is ideally suited for data center aggregation, campus networks, and smart building solutions while offering advanced switching capacities and versatile use cases that address both small-scale and large-scale deployment scenarios.
ET1BS12708E0 price is $10,242.00, a 69.5% saving from the Huawei list price of $33,579.00. ET1BS12708E0 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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ET1BS12708E0 Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- ET1BS12708E0
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 12 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- Stacking ports available for high-availability clustering
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- Enterprise Tier 1 Business Switch ET1BS12708E0
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 16.5 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| ET1BS12708E0 |  ET1BS12708S0 |  ET1Z04EACC00 |  ET1Z04SACA00 |  ET1BS12704S0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 16.5 inches | N/A | 12 inches | 18 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ET1BS12708E0 | ET1BS12708S0 | ET1Z04EACC00 | ET1Z04SACA00 | ET1BS12704S0 |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Stacking ports available for high-availability clustering | N/A | 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink slots |
| Power Consumption | 150W | N/A | 60 W | 150 W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Enterprise Tier 1 Business Switch ET1BS12708E0 | ET1BS12708S0 Network Switch | Enterprise Tier 1 Aggregation Switch ET1Z04EACC00 | ET1Z04SACA00 Enterprise Switch | Enterprise Switch ET1BS12704S0 |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | N/A | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | N/A | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Reece Blackwell
5
Solid build quality with clear hardware monitoring.
S
Sebastian Fairchild
5
Integrated smoothly into our core network environment.
T
Tristan Alderidge
5
Professional chassis foundation for high availability.
U
Upton Whitby
5
Predictable behavior during maintenance windows.
V
Vance Ashcroft
5
Improved overall core network stability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei S12700E-8 assembly chassis and its key features?
The Huawei S12700E-8 assembly chassis is a modular core switch platform with eight full-height slots, supporting up to 36 Tbps switching capacity, hot-swappable power and fan trays, advanced cooling, and unified network management.
How many slots and line cards does the S12700E-8 chassis support?
The S12700E-8 assembly chassis supports eight full-height slots that accommodate a variety of line cards for 1GE, 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE interfaces, enabling flexible port expansion.
What power supply options are available for the S12700E-8 chassis?
The Huawei S12700E-8 chassis offers dual redundant AC (220V) and DC (–48V) hot-swappable power modules, providing up to 7.5 kW of combined power for continuous operation.
What cooling and noise specifications does the S12700E-8 chassis have?
The S12700E-8 assembly chassis uses front-to-back intelligent airflow management with redundant hot-swappable fans, operating at ≤55 dB(A) noise level in typical data-center environments.
Which management protocol and software does the S12700E-8 support?
The chassis integrates with Huawei eSight and iMaster NCE for centralized management and supports industry-standard SNMP, CLI, NETCONF, and RESTful APIs for agile network operations.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance of the S12700E-8?
The S12700E-8 chassis delivers up to 36 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and supports up to 54 billion packets per second (bpps) forwarding performance for high-throughput environments.
What redundancy and high-availability features does the S12700E-8 provide?
The Huawei S12700E-8 chassis offers stateful switchover (SSO), in-service software upgrade (ISSU), redundant control engines, and redundant power and fan modules for zero-downtime operations.
What are the physical dimensions and rack-mount specifications?
The S12700E-8 assembly chassis measures 442 mm (W) x 537 mm (D) x 260 mm (H) and occupies 7 rack units (7U) in a standard 19-inch rack, with front-to-back airflow design.
What operating environment does the S12700E-8 chassis require?
The chassis operates in 0°C to 45°C ambient temperature, 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity, and supports altitude up to 5,000 meters for diverse deployment scenarios.
Which line cards and modules are compatible with SKU ET1BS12708E0?
SKU ET1BS12708E0 accepts all S12700E series line cards, including 1GE/10GE/25GE/40GE/100GE port modules, service processing cards, and fabric modules for versatile network design.
How do I install the Huawei S12700E-8 assembly chassis?
Mount the chassis in a 19-inch rack using the provided brackets, connect redundant power modules to AC/DC sources, install line cards and fan trays, then configure via CLI or eSight.
What interfaces and cabling options are supported?
The chassis supports SFP/SFP+, QSFP+/QSFP28, and CFP2 interfaces, compatible with copper and fiber cabling for flexible uplink and aggregation in data-center or campus networks.
What warranty and technical support are available for the S12700E-8?
Huawei provides a standard five-year hardware warranty, optional software maintenance, and 24/7 global support through Huawei TAC for rapid issue resolution.
What are the typical use cases for the S12700E-8 assembly chassis?
The S12700E-8 chassis is ideal as a campus core switch, data-center top-of-rack/aggregation switch, and large-scale enterprise backbone, delivering high performance, scalability, and reliability.
How can I update the firmware on the S12700E-8 chassis?
Use Huawei eSight or CLI to download and deploy firmware images. The chassis supports in-service software upgrade (ISSU) to minimize downtime during updates.
How do I order the Huawei S12700E-8 assembly chassis (SKU ET1BS12708E0)?
Contact your authorized Huawei reseller or log in to Huawei’s e-Ordering portal, reference SKU ET1BS12708E0, and specify required line cards and power options for a complete solution.