Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360-48Y6C v2 is a next-gen 1U fixed-core Layer 3 managed switch designed for modern campus cores and dynamic data center networks. It features 48 high-speed 1/10/25GbE SFP+/SFP28 ports, 6 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, and robust MACsec encryption on select ports for secure connectivity over untrusted domains.
With up to 4.8 Tbps of switching capacity and powered by the AOS-CX operating system, this switch provides advanced telemetry, automation, and visibility via the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). Designed for always-on infrastructure, the 8360 supports VSX for high availability and offers seamless orchestration with HPE Aruba Fabric Composer for leaf-spine topologies.
This model includes front-to-back airflow, dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, and five fan trays for enterprise-class reliability and modular cloud-native architecture.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360-48Y6C v2 (JL704C#B2C) |
| Ports | 44 × 1/10/25G SFP+/SFP284 × 10/25G SFP+/SFP28 w/ MACsec4 × 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP282 × 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 w/ MACsec |
| Layer Support | Layer 3 |
| Management | Fully managed |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
| Form Factor | 1U, Rack-mountable |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2,678 Mpps |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz 4-core 64-bit |
| RAM / Flash | 16 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB |
| Routing Protocols | Static, RIPv2, RIPng, OSPF/v3, BGP-4, MP-BGP, PBR, ECMP, GRE, MPLS |
| Management Ports | RJ45 Serial, USB-C Console, RJ45 Ethernet, USB-A |
| Power Supply | 2 × Hot-swappable AC Power Supplies |
| Input Voltage | 7.1A @ 100–127 VAC3.4A @ 200–240 VAC |
| Power Consumption | 725W Max / 230W Idle |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,450 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.4 × 22.0 × 1.73 in |
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