HPE R9F64A Aruba CX 8325 Ethernet Switch

Detailed Specifications

The HPE R9F64A is a member of the Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series, a high-performance campus core and data center switch designed for scalability, automation, and robust security. This versatile Layer 3 switch addresses the demanding requirements of modern enterprise networks, serving equally well as a core or aggregation switch in a campus environment or as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch in a data center. It provides a flexible and powerful solution for organizations migrating from 10GbE to 25GbE and 100GbE to meet the growing demands of mobile, cloud, and IoT applications. Engineered with a high-speed, fully distributed architecture, the switch delivers a substantial 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity and a throughput of up to 1,905 Mpps. This ensures line-rate performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. It operates on ArubaOS-CX, a modern, database-driven operating system that simplifies complex network tasks through automation. The embedded Network Analytics Engine (NAE) provides advanced monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, enabling administrators to identify and resolve issues proactively. Housed in a compact 1U form factor, this model is optimized for efficient deployment in standard server racks. It features 48 SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GbE speeds and 8 QSFP28 ports for 40/100GbE uplinks, offering significant density and flexibility. Management is streamlined through REST APIs and Python scripting, allowing for deep integration and programmability. High availability is built-in, with support for redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays, alongside Aruba's Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for system redundancy.