Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24x10G SFP+ 4x40/100G QSFP28 Switch (R9W87A#ABA) is purpose-built for modern campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack deployments. This managed L3 switch features 24x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports and 4x 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks for high-performance, low-latency, and high-throughput networking.
Designed with a modular, cloud-native architecture, it runs on Arubaās AOS-CX software, supporting advanced automation, visibility, and programmability via REST APIs and Python. The integrated Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) enables real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. This bundle includes dual power supplies and three hot-swappable fans for back-to-front airflow, ensuring resiliency, high availability, and seamless operation under demanding workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product SKU | R9W87A#ABA |
| Model Series | HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 |
| Switch Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Ports | 24x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+, 4x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front |
| Fans | 3 hot-swappable fans included |
| Power Supplies | 2x JL712A AC Power Supplies (included) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.28 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,309 Mpps |
| Processor | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz |
| Memory | Integrated system memory |
| Management Interfaces | RJ-45 serial, USB-C console, RJ-45 Ethernet port, USB Type-A |
| Input Voltage | 100ā127V @ 7.1A or 200ā240V @ 3.4A |
| Power Consumption | 120W (idle), 375W (max) |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,275 BTU/hr |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (1U form factor) |
| Operating System | Aruba AOS-CX |
| Advanced Features | VSX, BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPv6, REST APIs, Python Scripting, NAE, TSDB |
| Use Case | Campus aggregation, top-of-rack (ToR) data center deployment |
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