Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000-48Y6C delivers revolutionary distributed services at the data center edge with wire-rate performance. Powered by dual programmable Pensando DPUs and the AOS-CX network operating system, this switch enables stateful segmentation, micro-segmentation, encryption, and telemetry inline across all ports. Ideal for high-performance, scale-out applications in hybrid cloud, co-location, and modern enterprise data centers, the CX 10000 switch streamlines security operations and simplifies application connectivity.
Designed with 48 SFP28 ports and 6 QSFP28 uplinks, this 1U switch provides 3.2 Tbps switching capacity and up to 2000 Mpps forwarding. The bundle includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans with back-to-front airflow. Integrated with Fabric Composer for unified management and automation, the CX 10000 significantly reduces operational complexity, appliance sprawl, and TCO.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000-48Y6C |
| Part Number | R8P14A#ABA |
| Ports | 48 × 1/10/25GbE SFP/SFP+ |
| 6 × 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 | |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps (bidirectional) |
| Forwarding Rate | 2000 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
| Latency | <1 µs (no redirect), <5 µs (with redirect) |
| Processor | 2.9 GHz CPU, 32 GB RAM (2 × 16 GB), 64 GB SSD, 2 × Pensando Elba DPUs |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB |
| Routing Protocols | Static, RIP v2, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP-4, MP-BGP, PBR, ECMP, GRE |
| Management | CLI, REST API, SNMP, Fabric Composer, Multi-Edit |
| Management Ports | RJ-45 console, USB micro console, RJ-45 out-of-band |
| Stacking | Supported |
| Power Supplies | 2 × R8R52A (Back-to-Front airflow) |
| Power Input | 100–240 VAC |
| Power Consumption | 753W (max), 550W (typical), 400W (idle) |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,876 BTU/hr |
| Airflow | Back-to-Front |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
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