Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325H Switch (S2T42A) is a high-performance, half-width, 1U data center switch built for modern campus core, aggregation, and top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. Equipped with 18 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 4 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, it delivers up to 2.16 Tbps switching capacity and 1000 Mpps throughput, making it ideal for storage, compute, and virtualization workloads.
Powered by the AOS-CX operating system, the switch offers advanced L2/L3 features, dynamic VXLAN with BGP-EVPN, and automation capabilities using REST APIs and Python scripting. Front-to-back airflow, redundant fans and power supplies, and TAA compliance ensure enterprise-grade reliability and regulatory alignment.
Whether you're optimizing a compact edge deployment or building out a dense, resilient data center fabric, the CX 8325H enables unparalleled agility, visibility, and scalability.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product SKU | S2T42A |
| Switch Type | Managed, Layer 3 |
| Form Factor | Half-width, 1U, rack-mountable |
| Ports | 18 x 1/10/25G SFP284 x 40/100G QSFP282 x 10G SFP+ |
| Processor | AMD x86 8-core |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB |
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps |
| Throughput | 1000 Mpps |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
| Management Features | AOS-CX, CLI, REST API, SNMP v2c/v3, sFlow, RMON, Python scripting |
| PTP Support | Class C (G.8275.1/.2), SyncE (G.8262.1), GNSS |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant PSUs |
| Power Consumption | Max: 500W / 1705 BTU/hrIdle: 100W / 341 BTU/hr |
| Input Voltage | 100ā240V AC |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.26 x 21.1 x 1.71 in (approximate) |
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