Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series provides advanced performance, high-density connectivity, and intelligent management for next-gen enterprise campus cores and data centers. Model R9W86A#ARM features 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, delivering up to 1.76 Tbps of switching capacity in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back airflow.
Built on the cloud-native ArubaOS-CX operating system, this Layer 3 managed switch supports automation, deep visibility, and advanced telemetry features via the Network Analytics Engine (NAE). Designed for scalability and flexibility, it offers robust L2/L3 services, high availability, Dynamic Segmentation, and seamless integration with Aruba Central for unified cloud-based network operations.
Whether deployed at the aggregation layer of a large campus or in a dynamic virtualized data center, the CX 8100 24XF4C switch ensures reliable, high-performance networking.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | R9W86A#ARM |
| Product Series | Aruba CX 8100 Series |
| Port Configuration | 24x 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ ports, 4x 40G/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks |
| Layer Support | Layer 3 |
| Switch Type | Managed |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back airflow |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.76 Tbps |
| OS | ArubaOS-CX |
| High Availability | Yes – Hitless failover, VSX |
| Advanced Features | Aruba NAE, QoS, Dynamic Segmentation, L2/L3 routing, Multicast, ACLs |
| Breakout Support | 4x10Gbps and 4x25Gbps breakout from 40/100G ports |
| Management Options | Aruba Central (cloud/on-prem), Aruba NetEdit, CLI, REST APIs |
| License Included | Aruba CX Foundation (upgradeable to CX Advanced or via Central Advanced) |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Cooling | Redundant fans (front-to-back airflow) |
| Typical Use Cases | Enterprise core/aggregation, data centers, virtualized environments |
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