Brand: HPE Aruba Networking · SKU: CX8320 · MPN: CX8320 Series · Category: Networking
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 Switch Series is a game-changing campus core and aggregation switch solution designed for the mobile, cloud, and IoT era. It offers industry-leading line rate 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+ and 10GBASE-T) and 40GbE connectivity in a compact 1U form factor. The series provides up to 2.5 Tbps of switching capacity and utilizes HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX, a modern, database-driven operating system that automates and simplifies network tasks. Key features include redundancy with field-replaceable, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, support for Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for high availability, and programmability via REST APIs and Python scripting through the built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE). It can serve as a top-of-rack (ToR) switch in data centers needing 10GbE server connectivity and 40GbE spine connectivity. Specific models offer configurations like 48 ports of 1/10G and 6 ports of 40G, or 32 ports of 40G.
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
|---|---|
| High Availability | Redundant/hot-swappable power supplies and fans, VSX support |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 2.5 Tbps |
| Base Port Configuration Example | 48 ports of 1/10G (SFP/SFP+ or 10GBASE-T) and 6 ports of 40G (QSFP+) |
| Alternative Port Configuration Example | 32 ports of 40G (QSFP+) |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty (reported for one specific SKU) |
| Weight | 20.72 lbs (for one specific model SKU) |
| Dimensions | 1U form factor |
The Aruba CX 8320 Switch Series is an enterprise-grade campus core and aggregation switch, also suitable for Top-of-Rack (ToR) data center deployments. It is defined by its modern, programmable AOS-CX operating system and high-performance, line-rate 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity, all within a compact 1U chassis.
Yes, this HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 Switch Series (CX8320) is 100% genuine HPE Aruba Networking hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 Switch Series includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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