HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 Series
High-performance enterprise switches for campus core and aggregation. Built on AOS-CX with industry-leading line rate 10GbE/40GbE in a compact 1U form factor.
CX 8320 Series Models
High density 1/10GbE and 40GbE switches offering wire speed performance to power today's bandwidth-intensive applications.
JL479A
Aruba CX 8320 Switch
- 48 ports of 10G SFP+
- 6 ports of 40G QSFP+
- 2.5Tbps switching capacity
JL579A
Aruba CX 8320 Switch
- 48 ports of 1/10G SFP/SFP+
- 6 ports of 40G QSFP+
- High-performance aggregation
JL581A
Aruba CX 8320 Switch
- 32 ports of 40G QSFP+
- High-density aggregation
- 1U compact form factor
Game-Changing Network Solution
The past several decades in networking have been defined by static, closed networking solutions designed for the client-server era. The CX 8320 offers a flexible and innovative approach to dealing with the demands of the mobile, cloud and IoT era.
The 8320 provides industry-leading line rate 10GbE/40GbE in a compact 1U form factor. Together with the modular Aruba 8400 chassis, the 8320 rounds out Aruba's Mobile First switching portfolio with an enterprise core and aggregation solution that ensures higher performance and higher uptime.
Key Features
- High performance 2.5Tbps with 1,905MPPS
- High availability with redundant power and fans
- ArubaOS-CX enables automation and programmability using built-in REST APIs and Python scripts
- Intelligent monitoring and visibility with Aruba Network Analytics Engine
- Advanced Layer 2/3 feature set includes BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6
- 1U chassis with 48 ports of 10G and 6 ports of 40G
- Multi-chassis link aggregation
Simplify IT Operations with AOS-CX
The CX 8320 is based on AOS-CX, a modern, database-driven operating system that automates and simplifies many critical and complex network tasks. Key innovations include microservices-style modular architecture, REST APIs, Python-scripting capabilities, and the Aruba Network Analytics Engine.
No Downtime, Even During Upgrades
Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) takes an innovative approach to solving high-availability challenges by combining the best aspects of existing HA technologies, such as multi-chassis link aggregation (MC-LAG) and equal-cost, multi-path (ECMP) routing.
Unparalleled Visibility and Analytics
Get real-time monitoring and troubleshooting with Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). Embedded in every Aruba CX switch, NAE provides the necessary compute and storage to analyze any event that could impact network health.
Resiliency and High Availability
Redundant and load-sharing fans and power supplies increase total performance and power availability while providing hitless, stateful failover. Hot-swappable modules allow replacement without operational impact.
ArubaOS-CX: Modular, Linux based and built with OVSDB to support a database-centric operating system. Distributed architecture with separation of data and control planes. Includes independent monitoring and restart of individual software modules.
Network Analytics Engine: A first-of-a-kind built-in framework for monitoring, troubleshooting and capacity planning.
High-speed fully distributed architecture: Provides 2.5Tbps for switching and 1,905MPPS for forwarding. All switching and routing are wire-speed to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications.
Scalable system design: Provides investment protection to support future technologies and higher-speed connectivity.
High-density port connectivity: Comes with 48 ports of 10G to support SFP and SFP+ transceivers, and 6 ports of 40G to support QSFP+ transceivers.
Jumbo frames: Allows high-performance backups and disaster-recovery systems; provides a maximum frame size of 9K bytes.
Flexible port selection: Provides a combination of fiber and copper transceiver to support 1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T copper solutions.
Redundant and load-sharing fans, and power supplies: Increases total performance and power availability while providing hitless, stateful failover.
All hot-swappable modules: Allows replacement of modules without any impact on other modules.
VRRP: Allows groups of two routers to dynamically back each other up to create highly available routed environments.
IEEE 802.3ad LACP: Supports up to 128 trunks, each with eight links per trunk.
OSPF: Delivers faster convergence using link-state routing Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP).
BGP-4: Delivers an implementation of the Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) utilizing path vectors with extensive policy support.
Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP): Enables multiple equal-cost links in a routing environment to increase link redundancy and scale bandwidth.
Dual IP stack: Maintains separate stacks for IPv4 and IPv6.
TAA Compliance: The Aruba 8320 uses FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for protection of sensitive information.
Access control list (ACL): Supports powerful ACLs for both IPv4 and IPv6 to filter traffic and prevent unauthorized access.
RADIUS/TACACS+: Provides encrypted user authentication and authorization services.
Secure shell (SSHv2): Uses external servers to securely log in to remote devices with authentication and encryption.
Ready to Upgrade Your Network Core?
The CX 8320 Series delivers enterprise-class performance with the simplicity of modern cloud-native operations. Let our specialists help you design the right solution.
Talk to a Network Specialist
Whether you're evaluating the CX 8320 Series or planning a broader network modernization, our team is here to help you make informed decisions.
We'll discuss:
- Your current network environment
- Performance and capacity requirements
- Core and aggregation connectivity needs
- How the CX 8320 fits your infrastructure goals
No pressure, just expert guidance.