The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 25G SFP28 100G QSFP28 switch is designed for enterprise data centers, campus core networks, cloud service providers, and high-performance computing environments needing ultra-high bandwidth switching and advanced Layer 3 capabilities. This campus core data center switch provides:
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48-port 25G SFP28 configurations offering 1.2 Tbps of access bandwidth for demanding applications
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8-port 100G QSFP28 uplinks delivering 800 Gbps of backbone capacity for spine connectivity
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Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities including OSPF, BGP, and ECMP for scalable network architectures
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Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant fans and power supplies ensuring continuous operation
Key Features
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25G SFP28 access layer supporting high-performance server connectivity and storage networks
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100G QSFP28 backbone connectivity for modern data center architectures
- 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
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Network automation and management via Aruba Network Analytics Engine and cloud-native management tools
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Model Number |
R9G15A#ABA |
| 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 server connections, storage networks, virtualization environments, and applications needing low-latency, high-bandwidth connections like databases and cloud infrastructure.
Q: How do 100G QSFP28 uplinks enhance network performance?
A: The 8-port 100G QSFP28 configuration offers massive uplink capacity for spine connectivity in leaf-spine architectures, aiding in network convergence and reducing bottlenecks.
Q: What makes this suitable for campus core deployments?
A: Combining high-density access with Layer 3 routing, VLAN support, and centralized management, this switch is ideal for aggregating multiple access switches in enterprise networks.
Q: How does the redundant design ensure high availability?
A: The dual DC power supply configuration with 6 hot-swappable fans provides redundancy, ensuring 99.99% uptime for critical applications and maintenance without downtime.
HPE Aruba CX 8360 v2 switch with 48x 25G SFP28 and 8x 100G QSFP28 ports for campus core and data center networks.
