Detailed Specifications
HPE JL479A Aruba CX 8320 48-Port 10 GbE + 6-Port 40 GbE Switch
Overview
The HPE JL479A is a 1 U rack-mount, Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch designed for core, aggregation or top-of-rack deployments in enterprise campus or data-centre networks. It delivers 48×10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports plus 6×40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks, offering high-density 10 Gb connectivity and scalable 40 Gb uplinks in a compact form. With a switching capacity of up to 2.5 Tbps, the switch supports high-throughput environments and uses the Aruba AOS-CX operating system to provide advanced automation, programmability (REST APIs, Python scripting), analytics (time-series database) and high-availability features such as Virtual Switching Extension (VSX). It is suitable for data-centre spine/leaf, aggregation layer or high-performance campus core racks where high speed, flexibility and future growth are critical.
Key Features
48 × 10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports with full line-rate switching.
6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports offering breakout or high-speed backbone links.
Up to 2.5 Tbps switching capacity in a 1 U chassis.
Aruba AOS-CX software platform with embedded Network Analytics Engine and REST API automation.
High-availability design with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules; supports VSX multi-chassis link-aggregation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | JL479A |
| Product Type | Aruba CX 8320 48-port 10 GbE + 6-port 40 GbE Switch |
| Access Ports | 48 × 10 GbE SFP/SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 2.5 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~1.905 Mpps |
| Form Factor (H × W × D) | 1.7 in × 17.4 in × ~19.9 in |
| Weight (approximate) | ~20.7 lbs |
| Rack Units | 1 U |
| Fan Modules | 5 hot-swappable fans (front-to-back airflow) |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant (hot-swappable) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,000 bytes |
| Software Platform | Aruba AOS-CX with automation & telemetry |
