Description
The HPE Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C Ethernet Switch (SKU: R8P13A#ABA) redefines enterprise switching by integrating stateful security and services directly at the network edge. Combining Aruba AOS-CX with the AMD Pensando DPU, this high-performance 1U switch delivers 3.6Tbps of switching capacity, advanced telemetry, segmentation, and firewalling—all inline and always-on.
Ideal for modern data centers, edge computing, and enterprise deployments, it supports 48 x 25GbE SFP28 and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports with hot-swappable components, dual power supplies, and full Layer 3 routing.
Built for performance, agility, and next-gen scalability, the CX 10000 Series helps enterprises move beyond legacy architectures and complex overlays.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Model | 10000-48Y6C |
| Part Number | R8P13A#ABA |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable, Cabinet Mount, Surface Mount |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 |
| Ports | 48 x 25GbE SFP28, 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Modular | Yes |
| Total Expansion Slots | 54 |
| Media Type | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 25GBase-X, 100GBase-X |
| Power Consumption | 753W |
| Power Supplies | 2 (included, hot-swappable, redundant) |
| Voltage / Frequency | 120–230V AC / 50–60Hz |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7" x 17.3" x 20.1" |
| Weight | 21.5 lbs |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Package Contents | Switch, 2 Power Supplies, 6 Back-to-Front Fans |
| Use Cases | Business, Enterprise, Data Center, Industrial |
Payment & Security
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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