HPE R9W90A Aruba Networking 8100 networking switch 48-port

Detailed Specifications

The HPE R9W90A is a member of the Aruba CX 8100 Switch Series, a line of high-performance Layer 3 switches designed for demanding campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. This switch addresses the need for high-density 10GbE fiber connectivity with high-speed 100GbE uplinks, solving network bottlenecks and supporting modern application workloads in enterprise environments. Built on the cloud-native ArubaOS-CX operating system, this platform offers a distinct advantage through its automation and programmability capabilities. The microservices architecture provides enhanced fault tolerance and simplifies network operations with REST APIs and Python scripting. This allows IT teams to move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management, leveraging real-time network visibility and analytics to predict and resolve issues before they impact users. Delivered in a compact 1U form factor, the switch is engineered for operational resilience. This specific bundle includes dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and three front-to-back airflow fan units for redundancy in mission-critical environments. Management is streamlined through the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), which provides advanced telemetry and automation to improve troubleshooting and capacity planning.