HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 48x10G SFP+ 4x40/100G QSFP28 switch

With a switching capacity of 1.76 Tbps and throughput of 1309 Mpps, this L3 managed switch delivers high-performance aggregation for modern enterprise networks. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 offers 48 ports of 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ and 4 ports of 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 in a compact 1U form factor with front-to-back airflow.

Overview

The Aruba CX 8100 series is designed for campus aggregation and core deployments, providing advanced Layer 3 features, robust security, and high availability. This model, R9W90A, is rack-mountable and features 48 SFP/SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+/QSFP28 uplink ports, supporting a wide range of transceivers and cables for flexible connectivity.

What stands out

• High-density 10G access with 100G uplinks for scalable bandwidth
• Advanced L3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, and ECMP
• Comprehensive security with MACsec, ACLs, and policy-based routing
• Support for VSF stacking and VXLAN for network virtualization
• 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 32 GB flash for reliable performance

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 1.76 Tbps
• Throughput: 1309 Mpps
• Jumbo frame support: 9198 bytes
• Latency: 1.5 µs (1/10/40/100Gbps)
• Management: SNMP 1/2/3, RMON, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SSH, CLI
• Features: VLAN, QoS, ACL, VSF, MACsec, VXLAN, EEE, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP
• Power supply: Internal AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz), redundant optional
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)

Our verdict

The Aruba CX 8100 is a powerful and versatile switch for enterprise aggregation, offering high throughput, advanced routing, and robust security in a compact 1U design.