Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Switch Series redefines data center networking by combining wire-speed switching with stateful security and network services inline, powered by dual integrated DPUs (Pensando Elba). This TAA-compliant switch is ideal for enterprise, edge, and co-located environments needing high performance, distributed microsegmentation, firewalling, and visibility at scale.
The S0F98A#ABA SKU includes 48 SFP/SFP+/SFP28 1/10/25G ports and 6 QSFP+/QSFP28 40/100G ports, offers 3.2 Tbps switching, and supports back-to-front airflow, with 6 fans and dual power supplies included. Fully managed via Aruba AOS-CX, it enables programmable services inline and simplifies network operations with Fabric Composer, REST APIs, and advanced telemetry integration.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number (SKU) | S0F98A#ABA |
| Series | HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 |
| Switch Type | Layer 3 Managed |
| Ports | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 6 x 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Airflow | Back-to-Front |
| Fans / PSUs Included | 6x Fans, 2x Power Supplies |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 2000 Mpps |
| Latency | <1 µs (no redirect), <5 µs (with redirect) |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, 32 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, 32 MB BIOS SPI Flash |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB |
| DPU | 2x Pensando Elba (3 GHz) |
| Routing | IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, MP-BGP, RIP, PBR, ECMP, GRE |
| Management Interfaces | RJ-45 Console, Micro-USB Console, Out-of-Band Mgmt Port |
| Management Features | AOS-CX, REST API, SNMP, Fabric Composer, CLI |
| Power Supply Options | 2x R8R52A (Back-to-Front) included |
| Input Voltage | 100–240 VAC |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
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