HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Series
Intelligent, high-performance switches designed for enterprise campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack server connectivity. Built on AOS-CX with cloud-native operations and AI-powered insights.
What the CX 8100 Series Delivers
A flexible approach to addressing the application, security, and scalability demands of enterprise edge-cloud network connectivity.
Simplify IT Operations
Cloud-native operating system with intuitive software-defined orchestration tools helps simplify operations, improve IT efficiency, and enable always-on network availability.
Accelerate IT Provisioning
Aruba Fabric Composer is a smart, software-defined orchestration solution that simplifies operations, increases network speed, and enhances infrastructure provisioning.
High Availability
AOS-CX maintains a synchronous state across dual control planes with Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX), delivering redundancy with independent control.
Visibility and Control
Aruba AIOps offers real-time, network-wide visibility with analytics in every switch. AI-powered insights identify anomalies and provide prescriptive actions.
CX 8100 Series Models
High-performance 1/10 GbE connectivity supporting a wide variety of campus and data center use cases.
Front-to-Back Airflow
Back-to-Front Airflow
Cost Effective, Intelligent, Flexible
High-performance 1/10 GbE connectivity supporting a wide variety of campus and data center use cases.
Market-Leading Price Performance
Ideal for smaller scale requirements needing lower cost 1/10GbE connectivity with 40/100GbE uplinks.
Always-On Availability
High-performance 880 Gbps system switching capacity with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and reversible fans.
Flexible Operations
Familiar network operations spanning campus and data center with consistent cloud and/or on-premises management.
Real-Time Visibility
Get real-time, network-wide visibility with analytics in every switch. Troubleshoot and fix problems faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to a Network Specialist
Whether you're evaluating the CX 8100 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
- Campus and data center connectivity needs
- How the CX 8100 fits your infrastructure goals
No pressure, just expert guidance.