What Ethernet speeds does the HPE 881412-001 Apollo switch support?

The HPE Apollo Ethernet switch with SKU 881412-001 supports 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet. This is reflected in its model designation HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch. These speed options allow it to operate in environments where some links may remain at 10Gb while others use 40Gb or 100Gb for higher bandwidth needs.

Is the HPE 881412-001 suitable for data center environments?

Yes, the HPE 881412-001 is categorized with a product level of datacenter and as an Ethernet switch module. Combined with its 10/40/100Gb Ethernet capability, this classification indicates that it is intended for deployment in data center networks where higher bandwidth and modular integration are required.

What type of switching features does the HPE Apollo 10/40/100Gb provide?

The HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch is listed as a Layer 2 managed switch. This means it provides managed Layer 2 switching functions, enabling configuration and control of Ethernet frame forwarding and segmentation within the data center. It is not described as an unmanaged device, which helps with structured network design.

How is the HPE 881412-001 categorized in terms of product type?

The HPE 881412-001 is categorized as a Network Switch and more specifically as an Ethernet Switch Module. It is also identified as an Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch and a Layer 2 managed switch. This combination describes a managed Ethernet switch module designed to integrate into compatible infrastructure rather than operate as a standalone desktop device.

Where does the HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch fit in network architecture?

Given its classification as a datacenter level Ethernet switch module and a Layer 2 managed switch, the HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch is suitable for data center access or aggregation roles. Its support for 10, 40, and 100Gb Ethernet allows it to serve racks with mixed bandwidth requirements in an HPE Apollo oriented architecture.

881412-001 - HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch Switch

Name: 881412-001 - HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 881412-001

881412-001 - HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch, SKU 881412-001, is positioned for data center deployments that require an Ethernet switch module form factor. Classified as a Layer 2 managed switch, it supports 10, 40, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet, aligning with environments that need flexible Ethernet bandwidth options. As part of the Apollo family, it fits into infrastructure where Ethernet connectivity is consolidated within a data center chassis or module based design. This product is categorized specifically as an Ethernet switch module for datacenter use, providing a managed Layer 2 feature set for network segmentation and control. While detailed port counts, performance metrics, and power characteristics are not specified, its designation as a 10/40/100Gb Ethernet solution helps IT teams match it to high bandwidth switching roles in HPE oriented architectures, particularly where Apollo systems are already in place.

HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb data center switch
Layer 2 managed switching for traffic control
Ethernet switch module form factor
Supports 10Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb connectivity
Designed for data center deployments
Aligned with HPE Apollo infrastructures

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	881412-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch
Series	HPE Apollo k6000
Enclosure	HPE Apollo k6000 chassis switch module bay
Manageable	Yes
Power Type	Powered via HPE Apollo k6000 chassis power infrastructure
Application	Datacenter networking for HPE Apollo servers
Form Factor	Switch module for HPE Apollo systems
Product Line	HPE Apollo

Compatible systems

No explicit compatibility information for 881412-001 beyond Apollo platform context

Best for

Data center switching
Suited for data center network designs that require an Ethernet switch module capable of handling 10, 40, and 100Gb connections within managed Layer 2 domains.
HPE Apollo environments
Designed for use in HPE Apollo infrastructures where an Ethernet switch labeled Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch, SKU 881412-001, integrates with existing modular hardware.
Layer 2 managed access
Applicable where Layer 2 managed switching is needed to segment and control traffic at 10, 40, or 100Gb in a structured data center topology.
High bandwidth aggregation
Useful for aggregating 10 and 40Gb traffic into higher 100Gb Ethernet links, according to its 10/40/100Gb switching capability in datacenter roles.
Module based network designs
Fits designs that standardize on Ethernet switch modules rather than standalone switches, aligning with its classification as an Ethernet switch module for data centers.

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Product Type	Layer 2 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch

Switching Type	Layer 2

Layer Supported	Layer 2

Layer 2 Features	IEEE 802.1ad QinQ VLANs

Jumbo Frame Support	9,000 bytes

Spanning Tree Support	Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+)

Switching Fabric Type	Cut-through and store-and-forward switching

Maximum VLANs Supported	4094 VLANs

Link Aggregation Support	IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)

Media Type Supported	Optical fiber

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Stack Port	No
Management Type	Managed
Total 10GbE Ports	2 Ports 10GBase-X SFP+
Total 40GbE Ports	4 Ports 40GBase-X QSFP+
Network Technology	40GBase-X, 10GBase-X
Ethernet Technology	10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slot Type	4 x QSFP+ 40GbE, 2 x SFP+ 10GbE
Management Interface	Out-of-band management via dedicated management port on switch module
Number of SFP+ Ports	2
Port Interface Types	QSFP+ for 40GBase-X; SFP+ for 10GBase-X
Uplink Ports Present	Yes
Number of QSFP+ Ports	4
MAC Address Table Size	256K MAC addresses
Ethernet Data Rates Supported	10 GbE; 40 GbE; 100 GbE
Number of Total Expansion Slots	6

HPE Apollo Ethernet 10/40/100Gb Switch Switch