What is the switching capacity of the HPE 8212 zl Switch?

It provides 645.60 Gbps switching throughput and 1 Tbps backplane capacity, supporting high-density Layer 3/4 operations like IPv6 multicast and OSPF v3 routing. This ensures low-latency performance in modular chassis with 12 expansion slots for varying port modules.

What management features does it include?

Layer 4 managed via included HP E8200 zl Management Module (J9092A) with Premium Software license. Supports SNMP, DHCPv6, static/OSPF v3 routing, and IPv6 protocols. Two fabric modules (J9093A) enable high-availability with hot-swap capability.

What power requirements are needed?

Requires minimum 2 redundant hot-swap power supplies (J8712A, J8713A, or J9306A) operating at 100-127/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input. This design ensures failover redundancy for mission-critical uptime in enterprise environments.

Is it rack-mountable and what are the dimensions?

Yes, 9U rack-mountable chassis measures 15.6 inches height, 17.5 inches width, 18.7 inches depth. Ideal for standard 19-inch racks in data centers, with modular slots for expansion.

What security features are supported?

Includes RA guard, DHCPv6 protection, dynamic IPv6 lockdown, and IPv6 ACL/QoS. These enhance network security in IPv6 environments, protecting against threats while maintaining QoS for enterprise core/distribution layers.

What modules are pre-installed?

Comes with 1x HP E8200 zl Management Module (J9092A) and 2x HP E8200 zl Fabric Modules (J9093A). 12 expansion slots allow additional switch modules for customized port configurations like PoE+ or 10G.

J9641A - HPE J9641A 8212 zl 1Tbps Backplane Layer 4 Switch

Name: HPE J9641A 8212 zl 1Tbps Backplane Layer 4 Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: J9641A

J9641A - HPE J9641A 8212 zl 1Tbps Backplane Layer 4 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 8212 zl Switch (SKU J9641A) is a modular chassis-based Layer 4 managed network switch from the HP 8200 zl Switch Series, designed for enterprise core and distribution layers. It features 12 total expansion slots for flexible modular port configurations, a 1 Tbps backplane capacity, and 645.60 Gbps switching throughput. Included components are 1x HP E8200 zl Management Module (J9092A) and 2x HP E8200 zl Fabric Modules (J9093A), enabling Layer 4 management with Premium Software license supporting IPv6 multicast, OSPF v3, static routing, DHCPv6, and SNMP. Security includes RA guard, DHCPv6 protection, dynamic IPv6 lockdown, and IPv6 ACL/QoS. It requires minimum 2 redundant hot-swap power supplies (100-127/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). Physical specs: 9U rack-mountable, 15.6 x 17.5 x 18.7 inches. Ideal for high-availability deployments with hot-swappable modules and compliance to CSA, UL, IEC, EN 60950 standards.

1 Tbps backplane, 645.60 Gbps throughput for core switching
12 expansion slots, modular ports for flexible scaling
Layer 4 managed with Premium Software, IPv6 OSPF v3
2x redundant hot-swap PSUs, 9U rack-mountable
IPv6 security: RA guard, ACL/QoS, DHCPv6 protection
Includes E8200 zl mgmt + 2 fabric modules (J9092A/J9093A)

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Featuring

Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	J9641A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	8212 zl
Technology	Modular chassis-based switching platform
Product Line	HP 8200 zl Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 4 Managed Network Switch
MAC Address Table	Supports IPv6 multicast forwarding and ACL/QoS
Routing Protocols	Static and OSPF v3 routing; IPv6 6-in-4 tunneling support
Supported Protocols	IPv6 multicast; OSPF v3; static routing; DHCPv6; SNMP

Compatible systems

Enterprise-class modular switch for core/distribution layer deployments; requires compatible management and fabric modules

Hewlett Packard Enterprise HP 8200 zl Switch Series
Model: 8206 zl; 8212 zl
Form factor: Modular chassis
Generation: zl
Part of HP 8200 zl series; compatible with E8200 zl Management and Fabric modules

Best for

Enterprise Core
Serves as high-availability core switch with 1 Tbps backplane and 645.60 Gbps throughput, supporting OSPF v3 and IPv6 routing for scalable traffic handling.
Distribution Layer
Modular 12-slot chassis enables flexible port expansion via switch modules, ideal for aggregating edge traffic with Layer 4 management and Premium Software features.
Mission-Critical Access
Provides redundancy with 2 fabric modules and hot-swap power supplies, plus security like IPv6 ACL/QoS for reliable, secure enterprise access deployments.
Data Center Aggregation
High switching capacity and IPv6 multicast forwarding support efficient data center operations with modular interfaces for varying port needs.

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Safety Certifications	CSA 22.2 No. 60950; UL 60950; IEC 60950; EN 60950; IEC 60825

Backplane Capacity	1 Tbps
Switching Throughput	645.60 Gbps

Security Features	RA guard; DHCPv6 protection; dynamic IPv6 lockdown; IPv6 ACL/QoS

Voltage Input	100-127/200-240 VAC
Power Supplies	Minimum 2 redundant hot-swap power supplies required (J8712A, J8713A, or J9306A)
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz

Physical Characteristics

Depth	18.7 inches
Width	17.5 inches
Height	15.6 inches
Rack Units	9U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable chassis
Expansion Slots	12 total expansion slots
Included Fabric Module	2x HP E8200 zl Fabric Module (J9093A)
Included Management Module	1x HP E8200 zl Management Module (J9092A)

HPE J9641A 8212 zl 1Tbps Backplane Layer 4 Switch

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