Detailed Specifications
HPE R9W93A Aruba CX 8100 40p 10G & 4p 100G Switch
Overview
The HPE R9W93A is a high-performance Layer 3 switch from the Aruba CX 8100 series, engineered for the modern campus core, aggregation layer, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. It addresses the critical need for a flexible, high-density platform that supports a mix of multi-gigabit copper for device connectivity and high-speed fiber for network backbones. This switch provides a scalable and secure foundation for enterprise networks dealing with increasing mobile, cloud, and IoT demands. At its core, the switch leverages a high-speed, fully distributed architecture capable of delivering up to 1.76 Tbps of bidirectional switching capacity. This performance is powered by a Quad-Core ARM processor and the advanced AOS-CX network operating system. This combination ensures low-latency traffic handling and provides deep, real-time visibility through the integrated Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), which automates monitoring and simplifies troubleshooting by capturing and analyzing network telemetry. Designed for resilient operation, the R9W93A is housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis. Its deployment is simplified with features designed for high availability, including Aruba's Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for seamless, hitless upgrades and failover. The hardware bundle includes two hot-swappable, load-sharing power supplies and three fan trays, ensuring both hardware and software redundancy for mission-critical environments.
