This HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325-48Y8C 25G SFP28 100G QSFP28 switch is perfect for enterprise data centers, campus core networks, cloud service providers, and high-performance computing environments requiring ultra-high bandwidth switching with advanced Layer 3 capabilities. Our campus core data center switch delivers:
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High-density 48-port 25G SFP28 connectivity providing 1.2 Tbps of access bandwidth for demanding applications
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Ultra-fast 8-port 100G QSFP28 uplinks delivering 800 Gbps of backbone capacity for spine connectivity
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Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities with OSPF, BGP, and ECMP for scalable network architectures
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Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant fans, power supplies, and hot-swappable components
Key Features
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Professional 25G SFP28 access layer supporting high-performance server connectivity and storage networks
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Advanced 100G QSFP28 spine connectivity enabling leaf-spine architectures for modern data centers
- Comprehensive campus core switching capabilities with advanced routing protocols and network virtualization
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High-availability design featuring 6 redundant fans and dual DC power supplies for mission-critical uptime
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Intelligent network automation with Aruba Network Analytics Engine for proactive monitoring
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Model Number |
JL858A |
| Type |
48-Port 25G SFP28 + 8-Port 100G QSFP28 Data Center Switch |
| Access Ports |
48 x 25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 ports with backward compatibility |
| Uplink Ports |
8 x 100G QSFP+/QSFP28 ports for spine connectivity |
| Switching Capacity |
2.4 Tbps with ultra-low latency forwarding |
| Power Configuration |
Dual DC power supplies with 6 hot-swappable fans |
| Target Applications |
Data Centers, Campus Core, Cloud Infrastructure, High-Performance Computing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What applications benefit from 25G SFP28 connectivity?
A: The 25G SFP28 ports are ideal for high-performance server connections, storage area networks, virtualization environments, and applications requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity such as databases, analytics platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
Q: How do 100G QSFP28 uplinks enhance network performance?
A: The 8-port 100G QSFP28 configuration provides massive uplink capacity for spine connectivity in leaf-spine architectures, enabling east-west traffic flows, supporting network convergence, and eliminating bottlenecks in modern data center designs.
Q: What makes this suitable for campus core deployments?
A: This campus core data center switch combines high-density access connectivity with advanced Layer 3 routing, network segmentation capabilities, comprehensive security features, and centralized management, making it ideal for aggregating multiple access switches in enterprise campus networks.
Q: How does the redundant design ensure high availability?
A: The dual DC power supply configuration with 6 hot-swappable fans provides N+1 redundancy, enabling maintenance without downtime, while the robust hardware design ensures 99.99% uptime for mission-critical applications and services.
HPE Aruba CX 8325-48Y8C switch with 48x 25G SFP28 and 8x 100G QSFP28 ports for campus core and data center networks.
