Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360-12C v2 is a high-performance, compact 1U switch designed for next-generation campus core and data center environments. With 12 ports of 40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28), this Layer 3 managed switch delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity and supports back-to-front airflow for optimal thermal efficiency in data center deployments.
Part of the Aruba CX 8360 v2 Switch Series, this model features the advanced ArubaOS-CX operating system, built on a modular, cloud-native design with built-in automation, analytics, and high availability. The switch integrates seamlessly into virtualized and cloud-scale networks, offering intelligent telemetry, Aruba’s Network Analytics Engine, and programmable management through REST APIs and Python scripting.
Ideal for data center Top-of-Rack (ToR) or campus aggregation/core, the 8360-12C v2 provides investment protection with MACsec support, VSX redundancy, and full Layer 2/3 protocol support including BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | JL709C#ABA |
| Series | HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Switch Type | Layer 3, Managed |
| Ports | 12 x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 3.6 Tbps |
| Airflow Direction | Back to Front |
| Redundancy | 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies |
| MACsec Support | Yes |
| OS | ArubaOS-CX |
| Management Features | REST APIs, Python scripting, Aruba NetEdit |
| Telemetry & Monitoring | Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) |
| Advanced Protocol Support | BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPv6, VSX Redundancy |
| Use Case | Campus Core/Aggregation, Data Center ToR |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
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