Managed Switch Aruba CX 8360 v2 L3 1U 4800 Gbit/s

The Aruba CX 8360 v2 L3 1U switch is a managed, high-performance networking device designed for core and aggregation roles in campus and data center environments. With a switching capacity of 4800 Gbit/s and support for a MAC address table of 212,992 entries, this 1U rack-mount switch implements Layer 3 functionality and industry networking standards such as IEEE 802.1Q and IEEE 802.1AE. Built on a modular cloud-native architecture and running Aruba AOS-CX software, the switch provides telemetry, automation, and integration options suitable for modern mobile, cloud, and IoT-aware networks.

Advantages

The Aruba CX 8360 v2 combines high switching capacity with a compact 1U form factor, enabling dense deployments in rack environments. Its cloud-native software architecture offers automation capabilities, REST APIs and Python scripting for integration, and an embedded analytics engine for proactive telemetry and troubleshooting. The design emphasizes resiliency and high availability through microservices-based processes and state synchronization for dual control planes.

Suitable for

• Core and aggregation layer switching in campus networks
• Virtual and cloud data center top-of-rack or aggregation deployments
• Environments requiring advanced telemetry and automated orchestration
• Racks where a compact 1U form factor is required

Key specifications

• Switching capacity: 4800 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 212,992 entries
• Layer: L3 (routing-capable)
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount
• Standards support: IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging), IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec)
• Software platform: Aruba AOS-CX with embedded analytics engine
• Automation and integration: REST APIs and Python scripting

How to use

Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the provided 1U mounting hardware and connect power according to site electrical guidelines. Configure initial network settings and management access through the AOS-CX command line or web interface. Use REST APIs or Python scripts to integrate the switch into automation workflows, and enable the built-in analytics engine for telemetry collection and troubleshooting. Plan VLANs, routing protocols and security settings such as MACsec according to your network design before moving to production.

Recommendations

For high availability, deploy redundant power and consider dual control-plane synchronization features where supported. Use the Aruba Network Analytics Engine for proactive monitoring and leverage Aruba Fabric Composer or other orchestration tools to simplify provisioning and lifecycle management in leaf-spine or rack-scale fabrics.