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HP Aruba • SKU JC657A
HP Aruba JC657A — HPE FlexFabric 12518 G2 Fabric Module
HPE FlexFabric 12518 G2 Fabric Module — second-generation switching fabric plug-in module for the 18-slot HPE FlexFabric 12500 chassis (JC657A)
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download HP Aruba datasheet ↗ via HPE FlexFabric 12500 Switch Series QuickSpecs PDF referenced in search results (cnetcontent.com HPE content delivery). Official HPE product page at hpe.com/psnow/doc/c04111591 also confirmed but not directly fetchable.
What is the HP Aruba JC657A?
HPE FlexFabric 12518 G2 Fabric Module — second-generation switching fabric plug-in module for the 18-slot HPE FlexFabric 12500 chassis (JC657A)
TFI supplies the JC657A refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| form factor | Plug-in module (fabric module) for HPE FlexFabric 12518 18-slot chassis |
|---|---|
| compatible chassis | HPE FlexFabric 12518 (18-slot); part of the FlexFabric 12500 Switch Series |
| module role | Switching fabric module — provides the internal crossbar/Clos fabric interconnect between line cards in the 12518 chassis |
| switching capacity | Up to 24.3 Tbps platform-level (FlexFabric 12500 series); per-module fabric contribution consistent with 18-slot Clos architecture |
| forwarding rate | Up to 10.8 Bpps platform-level (FlexFabric 12500 series) |
| redundancy | Supports full hardware redundancy; multiple fabric modules installable in the 12518 chassis for N+1 fabric redundancy |
| generation | G2 (second-generation fabric module revision) |
| eol status | End-of-Sale / legacy product; available new-only from refurbished/secondary market resellers (Altatechnologies, OneClickServers, HardDiskDirect, eBay). HPE FlexFabric 12500 series is a discontinued data center platform. |
| poe | None — fabric module only, no PoE |
| part number alias | JC657-61001 (spare/OEM part number) |
End-of-life status
The JC657A is end-of-sale
HP Aruba has declared the JC657A end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished JC657A delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HP Aruba JC657A?
- HPE FlexFabric 12518 G2 Fabric Module — second-generation switching fabric plug-in module for the 18-slot HPE FlexFabric 12500 chassis (JC657A)
- Is the JC657A still supported?
- The HP Aruba JC657A has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the JC657A support PoE?
- PoE on the JC657A: None — fabric module only, no PoE.
- Can TFI deliver the JC657A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the HP Aruba JC657A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the HPE FlexFabric 12500 Switch Series
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JC064B
HP Aruba HPE 12500 32-Port 10Gb SFP+ REB Module
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JC065B
HPE 12500 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 copper LEC (LAN Expansion Card) line module for HPE FlexFabric 12500 chassis switches
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JC066A
HP Aruba HPE 12518 Fabric Module
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JC067B
HP Aruba HPE 12508 Fabric Module
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JC068B
HPE 12500 8-Port 10GbE XFP LEC Module — line expansion card for HPE FlexFabric/FlexNetwork 12500 chassis switch series
Verification sources (8)
- https://oneclickservers.com/products/hp-h3c-e-12518-g2-switching-fabric-module-jc657a
- https://www.gotodirect.com/jc657a-hp-procurve-12518-g2-switch-fabric-module
- https://www.technicalreality.co.uk/product/Networking/Switch/Hewlett-Packard-Enterprise/JC657A-HPE-12518-G2-Fabric-Module---Switch---plug-in-modu?prodid=148641
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/116797268452
- https://harddiskdirect.com/jc657a-hp-procurve-12518-g2-switch-fabric-module.html
- https://altatechnologies.com/products/hp-jc657a
- https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/c04111591
- http://cc.cnetcontent.com/vcs/hp-ent/inline-content/I6/0/5/0536487A60D1D7AE576AE42FC66E9A34F217102A_source.PDF
Need pricing on JC657A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.