Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325-32C (JL636A) is a high-performance, 1U, 32-port 100G QSFP28 switch engineered for next-generation campus cores and data centers. Powered by AOS-CX, this switch features a fully distributed architecture delivering up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 2000 Mpps throughput. Designed for top-of-rack (ToR) or end-of-row (EoR) deployments, it offers support for 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet, and advanced Layer 2/3 protocols like BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and VRF.
Built for the mobile, cloud, and IoT era, the CX 8325-32C simplifies operations with automation through REST APIs and Python scripting, intelligent monitoring via Network Analytics Engine (NAE), and high-availability features like VSX, redundant power, and hot-swappable fans.
Ideal for enterprises, service providers, and edge cloud deployments requiring dense, programmable, and resilient infrastructure.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | JL636A |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Ports | 32 × QSFP+/QSFP28 (40G/100G) |
| Throughput | 2000 Mpps (max) |
| Switch Fabric Speed | 6.4 Tbps |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, 8 GB Flash |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB |
| Power Supply | Requires 2 PSUs (JL632A, JL633A, JL861A, or JL862A) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 586 W (2000 BTU/hr) |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 209 W (714 BTU/hr) |
| Input Voltage | 100–240 VAC |
| Management Interfaces | CLI (hierarchical), SNMP v2c/v3, sFlow, RMON, REST API |
| Protocols Supported | BGP, OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, IPv6, PTP, SyncE |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable power supplies and fans |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 41.9 x 436.9 x 544.1 mm |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
| Operating System | HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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