Aruba Networking CX 8100 24x10G SFP+ 4x40/100G QSFP28 FB Airflow 3Fan 2AC PSU Switch Bdl
Reasons To Buy
Software-defined automation
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series is supported by HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer, a software-defined orchestration solution that simplifies and accelerates leaf-spine network provisioning and day-to-day operations across rack-scale compute and storage infrastructure.
Orchestrate a discrete set of switches as a single networking fabric to simplify operations and troubleshooting. This infrastructure and application-aware solution also automates various configuration and lifecycle events.
Modular cloud-native architecture
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series features HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) which simplifies the complexity of managing data center networks with automation options to match your IT organization’s operating model.
The CX 8100 series proactively detects issues and speed troubleshooting with actionable insights provided by an analytics engine embedded in every switch offering uninterrupted infrastructure designed for resiliency and upgrades with zero downtime.
REST APIs and Python scripting provide fine-grained microservices architecture enabling full integration with other workflow systems and services.
Continuous telemetry data with Internet Protocol Flow Information Export (IPFIX) and WebSocket subscriptions for event-driven automation.
HPE Aruba Networking CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE)
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series utilizes NAE for advanced telemetry and automation to provide industry-first monitoring and troubleshooting systems that greatly improves network operations.
Customers can use data from the time series database (TSDB) to store configuration and operational state to write software modules to troubleshoot problems. This data may also be used to analyze trends, identify anomalies, and predict future capacity requirements.
High availability and resiliency
All software processes in the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series run as microservices that communicate through the state database of the switch; there is no direct communication between microservices. Should a software process crash, the impact of that failure will be limited.
The ability of HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) to maintain synchronous state across dual control planes allows a unique high availability solution called HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX).
The VSX provides a robust, yet simple solution for high availability with a unique design for control plane synchronization and an architecture that is redundant in both hardware and software by deploying two chassis with an interswitch link, maintaining its independent control.
Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series serves the needs of modern campus core and aggregation as well as dynamic top-of-rack (ToR) data center environments, offering a flexible and innovative approach to addressing the application, security, and scalability demands of the mobile, cloud, and IoT. The CX 8100 switches are based on HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) that automates and simplifies critical network tasks, offers programmability with REST APIs and Python scripts, delivers enhanced fault tolerance and zero-service disruption during planned or unplanned control-plane events. Real-time, network-wide visibility and analytics are available in every switch. The series includes industry-leading line rate ports with 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+) and 40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28) connectivity in a compact 1U form factor. 4 x 10 Gbps and 4 x 25 Gbps break out from 40/100G. These switches are great for customers needing 1/10GbE with mix of fiber and copper ports.
What is new supporting point:
Intelligent monitoring and visibility delivered by the HPE Aruba Networking CX Networks Analytics Engine (NAE)
HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) automation and programmability using built-in REST APIs and Python scripts
High performance 1.76 Tbps of bi-directional switching and 1,309 Mpps of forwarding designed for aggregation in the campus or top-of-rack (ToR) in data center environments
Four different base models, each sold in bundles that support two airflow modes (front-to-back, and back-to-front) with advanced Layer 2/3 feature set that includes BGP, OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, EVPN, IPv6
High availability with industry-leading HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) redundancy and redundant power supplies and fans
Specifications
| Management features |
|---|
| Switch layer |
L3 |
| Switch type |
Managed |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes |
| Multicast support |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| SFP+ module slots quantity |
24 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity |
0 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type |
No |
| Installed SFP modules quantity |
0 |
| Installed SFP+ modules quantity |
0 |
| Console port |
RJ-45/USB Type-C |
| QSFP28 ports quantity |
4 |
| USB Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| Network |
|---|
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1t, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ba |
| VLAN support |
Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol |
Yes |
| Port mirroring |
Yes |
| Link aggregation |
Yes |
| Flow control support |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10000,40000,100000 Mbit/s |
| 10G support |
Yes |
| IGMP snooping |
Yes |
| Data transmission |
|---|
| MAC address table |
147456 entries |
| Switching capacity |
1280 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support |
Yes |
| Packet buffer memory |
32 MB |
| Security |
|---|
| SSH/SSL support |
Yes |
| IGMP snooping |
Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) |
Yes |
| Authentication type |
RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| DHCP features |
DHCP relay, DHCP server |
| Multicast features |
|---|
| Multicast support |
Yes |
| Protocols |
|---|
| Management protocols |
SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 |
| Routing protocols |
BGP, BGP4, OSPF, RIPng |
| Design |
|---|
| Rack mounting |
Yes |
| Stackable |
No |
| Form factor |
1U |
| Airflow direction |
Front-to-back airflow |
| Number of fans |
3 fan(s) |
| Performance |
|---|
| Processor frequency |
1800 MHz |
| Memory type |
RAM / Flash |
| Internal memory |
16000 MB |
| Flash memory |
32768 MB |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Processor model |
ARM Cortex-A72 |
| Stackable |
No |
| Packet buffer memory |
32 MB |
| Power |
|---|
| Power consumption (max) |
375 W |
| Power supply included |
Yes |
| AC input voltage |
200 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency |
47/63 Hz |
| Redundant power supply (RPS) support |
Yes |
| Number of power supply units |
2 |
| Power consumption note |
Maximum: 375W Idle: 120W |
| Power source |
AC |
| Power supply note |
Bundles include the 2 power supplies (2 x JL600A in R9W86A, R9W88A, R9W90A and R9W92A) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
|---|
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
No |
| Other features |
|---|
| Performance management |
RJ-45 serial and USB-C console RJ-45 Ethernet port USB Type-A |
| Memory and processor |
CPU: Quad Core Arm Cortex™ A72 @ 1.8 GHz Memory and flash: 16 GB RAM, 32 GB Flash/storage Packet buffer: 32 MB |
| Fan |
3 field-replaceable and hot-swappable fans |
| I/O ports |
24 ports of 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+) 4 ports of 40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10000,40000,100000 Mbit/s |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
15 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
15 - 90% |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude |
0 - 4600 m |
| Heat dissipation |
1275 BTU/h |
| Virtual LAN features |
|---|
| VLAN support |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
442.5 mm |
| Depth |
406.4 mm |
| Height |
44 mm |
| Weight |
8.16 kg |
