Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series delivers next-generation performance, scalability, and automation to meet the demands of modern campus cores and dynamic data center environments. Powered by the AOS-CX operating system, the CX 8100 features a modular, cloud-native design that ensures high availability, advanced telemetry, and simplified network operations through automation.
This model, R9W86A#AKJ, features 24x 1/10G SFP+ ports and 4x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, with front-to-back airflow, three fans, and dual AC power supplies. It's ideal for top-of-rack deployments or aggregation layers in enterprise settings. Leverage powerful Layer 3 features, deep visibility with Network Analytics Engine (NAE), and high availability through Aruba VSX for business-critical resilience.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Aruba Networking CX 8100 Series |
| Model Number | R9W86A#AKJ |
| Port Configuration | 24 x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ + 4 x 40/100G QSFP+/QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 1.28 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,309 Mpps |
| Processor | Quad-Core ARM Cortex A72 @ 1.8 GHz |
| Memory | Integrated with system |
| Airflow | Front-to-Back |
| Fans | 3 Integrated Fans |
| Power Supply | 2x AC PSU (JL600A included) |
| Power Consumption | 120W Idle / 375W Max |
| Heat Dissipation | 1275 BTU/hr |
| Management Interfaces | RJ-45 serial console, USB-C console, RJ-45 Ethernet, USB Type-A |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Layer Support | Layer 3 (BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPv6) |
| OS | ArubaOS-CX |
| Advanced Features | Aruba VSX, NAE, REST APIs, Python Scripting, TSDB |
| Use Case | Campus Core, Aggregation, Top-of-Rack (ToR) |
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