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.
Ready to Modernize Your Network Infrastructure?
The CX 8100 Series delivers the performance, reliability, and intelligence your enterprise needs. Let our network specialists help you design the right solution.
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.