Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000-48Y6C Ethernet Switch (R8P13A#B2B) delivers advanced, stateful inline services with high-performance switching for modern enterprise, campus, and edge data centers. Powered by the Aruba AOS-CX operating system and enhanced with AMD Pensando's programmable DPU, it provides 3.6 Tbps switching capacity with support for up to 48x 25GbE and 6x 100GbE interfaces in a compact 1U form factor.
Designed for scalable, distributed architectures, this switch offers cutting-edge Layer 2/3 capabilities, built-in analytics, dynamic segmentation, and support for firewall, NAT, encryption, and telemetry—right at the access layer. Its flexibility allows deployment as ToR, EoR, or aggregation layer in various environments. TAA-compliant and environmentally friendly, this is a future-ready switch built for the most demanding network workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Part Number | R8P13A#B2B |
| Product Model | 10000-48Y6C |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Expansion Slots | 48 x 25GbE (SFP28), 6 x 100GbE (QSFP28) |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 25GBase-X, 100GBase-X |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.3by, and more |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Power Consumption | 753 W |
| Power Supplies (Installed/Max) | 2 / 2 |
| Mounting Options | Rack-mountable, Cabinet Mount, Surface Mount |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS, TAA Compliant |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7" x 17.3" x 20.1" |
| Weight | 21.5 lbs (Shipping: 14 lbs listed separately) |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Included Accessories | 6 x Fans (Back-to-Front), 2 x Power Supplies |
| Applications | Data Center, Campus, Enterprise, Industrial Networks |
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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.
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