Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 20p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 4p SFP+ 1G/10G LRM Module (S0U63A) is a high-performance, modular switch designed for modern enterprise campus and branch networks. Built on a powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture, it delivers wire-speed Layer 3 switching with up to 960 Gbps switching capacity and 714 Mpps throughput.
This 4U chassis module supports 20 Class 4 PoE ports (up to 30W each) and 4 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports, ideal for smart access layer deployments. With MACsec hardware readiness, advanced analytics via Aruba's Network Analytics Engine (NAE), and simplified operations using AOS-CX, this module brings security, automation, and agility to scalable networking environments.
Its support for HPE Aruba Networking Central, Switch Multi-Edit Software, and VSX Live Upgrade ensures a seamless and resilient infrastructure with centralized control and dynamic segmentation for secure user and device policy enforcement.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | S0U63A |
| Form Factor | Modular 4U chassis (CX 5420 Switch Series) |
| Ports | 20 x 10M/100M/1G Class 4 PoE ports4 x 1G/10G SFP+ LRM uplink ports |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3bt Class 4 (up to 30W per port) |
| Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps (480 Gbps in + 480 Gbps out) |
| Throughput | 714 Mpps |
| Latency | 2.5 microseconds |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 with ECC, 32 GB eMMC flash |
| Packet Buffer | 64 MB shared dynamically among ports |
| MACsec Support | Hardware-capable (software support in future release) |
| Management Options | Aruba Central, Multi-Edit Software, CLI, Web GUI, SNMPv2c/v3, RMON |
| Power Supply Compatibility | Supports 4 hot-swappable, field-replaceable PSU slots |
| Power Consumption | 1600W @ 200-240 VAC1000W @ 100-127 VAC |
| Input Voltage | 100-127 / 200-240 VAC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (derate 1°C every 1000ft above 5000ft) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.3 x 21.3 x 22.9 cm |
| Weight | 848.2 grams |
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