Features | Maximize your HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series | What's New
- High-performance 1.76Tbps 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.
 - Aruba AOS-CX automation and programmability using built-in REST APIs and Python scripts with intelligent monitoring and visibility delivered by the Aruba Network Analytics Engine.
 
- General Information
 - Manufacturer
 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
 
- Manufacturer Website Address
 - http://www.hpe.com
 
- Brand Name
 - Aruba
 
- Product Series
 - CX 8100
 
- Product Type
 - Ethernet Switch
 
- Warranty
 - Limited Warranty
 - Lifetime
 
- Technical Information
 - High Availability Supported
 - Yes
 
- Interfaces/Ports
 - Total Number of Network Ports
 - 40
 
- Uplink Port
 - Yes
 
- Network (RJ-45)
 - Yes
 
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
 - 40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Network Port
 
- 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Expansion Slot
 
- 4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 Expansion Slot
 
- 1 x RJ-45 Serial Port
 
- 1 x USB-C Console Port
 
- 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Port
 
- 1 x USB-Type A Port
 
- Media & Performance
 - Media Type Supported
 - Optical Fiber
 
- Twisted Pair
 
- Ethernet Technology
 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet
 
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet
 
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
 
- Network Technology
 - 10GBase-X
 
- 100GBase-X
 
- 10GBase-T
 
- 40GBase-X
 
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
 - 12.50 GB/s
 
- I/O Expansions
 - Total Number of Expansion Slots
 - 12
 
- Expansion Slot Type
 - SFP+
 
- QSFP28
 
- SFP
 
- QSFP+
 
- Number of SFP+ Slots
 - 8
 
- Network & Communication
 - Layer Supported
 - 3
 
- Management & Protocols
 - Manageable
 - Yes
 
- Power Description
 - Input Voltage
 - 120 V AC
 
- 230 V AC
 
- Frequency
 - 50 Hz
 
- 60 Hz
 
- Power Source
 - Power Supply
 
- AC
 
- Number of Power Supplies Installed
 - 2
 
- Power Consumption
 - 500 W
 
- Physical Characteristics
 - Compatible Rack Unit
 - 1U
 
- Form Factor
 - Rack-mountable
 
- Miscellaneous
 - Package Contents
 - CX 8100 Ethernet Switch
 - 2 x Power Supplies with No open PS slots
 - 3 x Fan Tray with No open FT Slots
 - 1 x 2-Post Rack Kit
 
- Application/Usage
 - Campus
 
- Data Center
 
- Network