HPE WS-CBS3120G Catalyst 3120G 16 x Backplane + 4 x Ports SFP + 4 x Ports 1000Base-T Managed Stackable Blade Switch. In Stock Brand: HPE Part Number: WS-CBS3120G Category: Transceiver Key Specs: 3120G Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the HPE WS-CBS3120G today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The WS-CBS3120G is a HPE transceiver component. Pricing on the WS-CBS3120G is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Is the WS-CBS3120G compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every WS-CBS3120G against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the WS-CBS3120G ship?
If in stock, the WS-CBS3120G ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The WS-CBS3120G is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the WS-CBS3120G?
The WS-CBS3120G is a HPE network interface module, manufactured by HPE. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of WS-CBS3120G
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening
Frequently Asked Questions about WS-CBS3120G
Is the WS-CBS3120G a genuine HPE part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every WS-CBS3120G as factory-original HPE inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HPE servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the WS-CBS3120G compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every WS-CBS3120G against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the WS-CBS3120G ship?
If in stock, the WS-CBS3120G ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the WS-CBS3120G?
New WS-CBS3120G units carry the full HPE manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the WS-CBS3120G?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the WS series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
WS-CBS3110X-S — WS-CBS3110X-S - Cisco Catalyst 3110X Managed Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter — $126.68
WS-CBS3120G-S — WS-CBS3120G-S - HP Cisco Catalyst Blade 1GBE 3120g San Switch — $165.79
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Transceiver
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The WS-CBS3120G is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the WS-CBS3120G carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the WS-CBS3120G and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.