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WS-X4712-SFP+E
12PORT CATALYST 4500 E-SERIES 10GBE SFP+
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Overview of WS-X4712-SFP+E – WS-X4712-SFP+E is a high-performance 10Gbps SFP+ Ethernet module engineered to provide reliable connectivity for modern network solutions. Designed as a modular network card, it features an SFP+ connector and supports industry-standard TCP/IP protocols, making it a trusted choice for upgrading server network interfaces and connecting high-speed networks in data center environments.
WS-X4712-SFP+E is compatible with leading routers and switches, delivering a robust, scalable option to meet the expanding demands of enterprise connectivity. Its streamlined form factor and plug-and-play installation ensure minimal downtime, while advanced features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS deliver optimized performance for mission-critical applications.
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In high-traffic data centers, network architects deploy the WS-X4712-SFP+E-12PORT CATALYST 4500 E-SERIES 10GBE SFP+ as core uplink modules between aggregation switches and spine routers. This 12-port 10GbE SFP+ module delivers wire-speed throughput, sub-microsecond latency and non-blocking architecture to support east-west traffic surges and VM migrations. Benefit: Achieves up to 120 Gbps of consolidated uplink bandwidth per switch, reducing bottlenecks, improving application performance and future-proofing the fabric for AI/ML workloads.
Enterprises and universities modernize their campus distribution layers by integrating WS-X4712-SFP+E-12PORT into Catalyst 4500 E-SERIES chassis to aggregate edge switches. The high-density 10GbE SFP+ ports enable resilient link aggregation (LACP) and seamless failover across multiple floors or buildings. Benefit: Delivers a 2.4 Tbps backplane capacity per chassis, ensures deterministic QoS for voice/video/data convergence, and simplifies network segmentation with VXLAN-capable overlays.
In virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and cloud-hosted application environments, IT teams install the WS-X4712-SFP+E-12PORT in Catalyst 4500 E-SERIES switches to provide dedicated 10GbE links from virtualization hosts to distribution switches. This approach supports simultaneous boot storms, large file transfers and real-time collaboration tools without packet loss. Benefit: Guarantees sub-1 ms jitter, scales to thousands of concurrent sessions and reduces operational costs by consolidating uplinks on a single high-performance module.
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 WS-X4712-SFP+E |  WS-X4648-RJ45V+E |  WS-X4724-SFP-E |  WS-X4302-GB |  WS-X45-SUP6L-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet Module |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 1G | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 45°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | N/A | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 12W | N/A | N/A | 5W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | SFP+ |
| Product Name | WS-X4712-SFP+E 10GbE SFP+ Ethernet Module | WS-X4648-RJ45V+E | WS-X4724-SFP-E | WS-X4302-GB | WS-X45-SUP6L-E |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 inches |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 inches |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.7 inches |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs |
The WS-X4712-SFP+E line card is a great solution for high-bandwidth environments. It provides fast, stable 10GbE connections and is easy to deploy.
The WS-X4712-SFP+E delivers excellent performance. It's perfect for handling heavy traffic and ensures high-speed connections across our network.
The WS-X4712-SFP+E is reliable and provides fast 10GbE connectivity. It integrates smoothly into our network and supports heavy workloads.
We rely on the WS-X4712-SFP+E for high-speed connectivity. It provides excellent performance and is perfect for supporting our data-intensive applications.
The WS-X4712-SFP+E is a great line card. It provides fast, stable connections and handles heavy data traffic seamlessly.
The Cisco WS-X4712-SFP+E is a 12-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ line card for the Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis, providing high-density 10GbE connectivity for enterprise networks.
The WS-X4712-SFP+E offers twelve 10GbE SFP+ ports, enabling high-throughput uplinks and server connections in Catalyst 4500 E-Series switches.
The WS-X4712-SFP+E is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis that feature universal line-card slots and support Supervisor Engine 6T and later.
Cisco GLC-T, SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ER, and other Cisco-qualified SFP+ optics are fully compatible with the WS-X4712-SFP+E module.