HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24x10G SFP+ 4x40/100G QSFP28 Switch

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

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)
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
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

Specifications

Management features
Switch type	Managed
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Multicast support	Yes
Switch layer	L3
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
I/O ports	24 ports of 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+) 4 ports of 40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
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
VLAN support	Yes
Spanning tree protocol	Yes
Port mirroring	Yes
Number of VLANs	1024
Link aggregation	Yes
Flow control support	Yes
10G support	Yes
Virtual LAN features	Port-based VLAN
IGMP snooping	Yes
MLD entries	4096
IPv6 multicast entries	4096
IPv4 multicast entries	4096
Data transmission
Packet buffer memory	32 MB
MAC address table	147456 entries
Switching capacity	1280 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Number of VLANs	1024
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
MLD entries	4096
IPv6 multicast entries	4096
IPv4 multicast 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
Form factor	1U
Stackable	No
Rack mounting	Yes
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
Packet buffer memory	32 MB
Stackable	No
Power
Power consumption (max)	375 W
Power supply included	No
AC input voltage	200 - 240 V
AC input frequency	47/63 Hz
Power consumption note	Maximum: 375W Idle: 120W
Power source	AC
Power supply note	Spare only, must be used with 2 power units (JL600A, JL712A)
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)
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 95%
Operating altitude	0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4600 m
Heat dissipation	1275 BTU/h
Virtual LAN features
VLAN support	Yes
Number of VLANs	1024
Virtual LAN features	Port-based VLAN
Weight & dimensions
Width	442.5 mm
Depth	406.4 mm
Height	44 mm
IPv4 & IPv6 features
IPv4 & IPv6 features	IPv4/IPv6 access-control list (ACL)
Technical details
Form factor	1U
Stackable	No
Processor frequency	1800 MHz
Rack mounting	Yes
Built-in processor	Yes
Memory
Packet buffer memory	32 MB
Memory type	RAM / Flash
Internal memory	16000 MB
Flash memory	32768 MB