Aruba Networking CX 8100 24x10G Base-T 4x10G SFP+ 4x40/100G QSFP28 Switch

Introduction

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 1/10 GbE (SFP/SFP+) and 40/100 GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28) connectivity in a compact 1U form factor. 4x10 Gbps and 4x25 Gbps break out from 40/100 G. These switches are great for customers needing 1 GbE/10 GbE with mix of fiber and copper ports.

What is new supporting point:
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 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, and IPv6.
High availability with industry-leading VSX redundancy and redundant power supplies and fans.
HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) automation and programmability using built-in REST APIs and Python scripts
Intelligent monitoring and visibility delivered by the HPE Aruba Networking Networks Analytics Engine (NAE)

Management features

Switch type

Managed

Switch layer

L3

Quality of Service (QoS) support

Yes

Ports & interfaces

Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity

24

Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type

10G Ethernet (100/1000/10000)

SFP+ module slots quantity

4

USB Type-A ports quantity

1

Console port

RJ-45/USB Type-C

QSFP28 ports quantity

4

Power

Power supply note

Spare only, must be used with 2 power units (JL600A, JL712A)

Power source

AC

Power supply included

No

AC input voltage

200 - 240 V

AC input frequency

47/63 Hz

Power consumption (max)

400 W

Power consumption note

Maximum: 400W Idle: 120W

Network

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1D, 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 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3bj, IEEE 802.3by, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3cc, IEEE 802.3cd, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z

10G support

Yes

Port mirroring

Yes

Flow control support

Yes

Link aggregation

Yes

Spanning tree protocol

Yes

VLAN support

Yes

Virtual LAN features

Port-based VLAN

Number of VLANs

1024

Data transmission

Switching capacity

1360 Gbit/s

MAC address table

147456 entries

Jumbo frames support

Yes

Packet buffer memory

32 MB

Security

DHCP features

DHCP relay, DHCP server

Access Control List (ACL)

Yes

IGMP snooping

Yes

SSH/SSL support

Yes

Authentication type

RADIUS, TACACS+

Multicast features

Multicast support

Yes

IPv4 multicast entries

4096

IPv6 multicast entries

4096

MLD entries

4096

Protocols

Management protocols

SNMPv2c, SNMPv3

Routing protocols

BGP, BGP4, OSPF, RIP-2, RIPng, VRRP

IPv4 & IPv6 features

IPv4/IPv6 access-control list (ACL)

Design

Rack mounting

Yes

Stackable

No

Form factor

1U

Performance

Built-in processor

Yes

Processor model

ARM Cortex-A72

Processor frequency

1800 MHz

Memory type

RAM / Flash

Internal memory

16384 MB

Flash memory

32768 MB

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

No

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 45 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-40 - 70 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

15 - 95%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

15 - 95%

Operating altitude

0 - 3048 m

Non-operating altitude

0 - 4600 m

Heat dissipation

1364 BTU/h

Weight & dimensions

Width

442.5 mm

Depth

406.4 mm

Height

44 mm

Other features

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

I/O ports

24 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10GbE 4 ports of 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+) 4 ports of 40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)

Performance management

RJ-45 serial and USB-C console RJ-45 Ethernet port USB Type-A

Fan

3 field-replaceable and hot-swappable fans