Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 9300S Switch (S0F96A) is a powerful 1U fixed-configuration data center switch delivering 25.6 Tbps of switching capacity with 32x 100GbE QSFP28 and 8x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports. Designed for large-scale spine-leaf EVPN-VXLAN deployments, it supports up to 2,000 100G servers or 6,000 25G servers, delivering unmatched density and investment protection.
Ideal for modern enterprise and cloud-scale data centers, it offers high-speed breakout options, low-latency storage fabric capabilities, and real-time analytics via Aruba's Network Analytics Engine (NAE). The switch simplifies fabric orchestration through Aruba Fabric Composer, making it perfect for high-performance, scalable, and automated infrastructure.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | S0F96A |
| Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
| Throughput | 5 Bpps |
| Ports | 32x QSFP28 (100GbE), 8x QSFP-DD (400GbE) |
| Breakout Options | 400G: 4×100G, 2×200G, or 1×400G100G: 4×25G |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM, 128 GB M.2 SSD, 4 GB mSATA, 128 MB SPI Flash |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Management Ports | RJ-45 Serial Console, RJ-45 OOBM, Micro USB |
| Routing Protocols | Static (IPv4/IPv6), RIPv2, OSPF/OSPFv3, BGP-4, MP-BGP (IPv6), EVPN-VXLAN |
| Management | SNMP, Aruba Fabric Composer, NAE, CLI, REST APIs |
| Power Supplies | Requires 2x Power Units (S0F90A, S0F91A, S0F92A) |
| Cooling | Requires 6x Fan Trays (S0F93A, S0F94A) |
| Operating Voltage | 220–240V AC required for full port capacity |
| Power Consumption | Idle: ~210–221 WMax: ~600–615 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 4,435 BTU/hr (Max) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.35 × 43.84 × 59 cm |
| Weight | 11.85 kg |
| Mounting | Includes 2-post kit; 4-post rack kit required for HPE racks (J9583B) |
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