HPE R9W96A Aruba CX 8100 Ethernet Switch 52 Ports

Detailed Specifications

The HPE R9W96A is an Aruba CX 8100 series Layer 3 access and aggregation switch, engineered for demanding enterprise campus and data center environments. It is designed to solve the need for high-density, high-bandwidth connectivity for modern applications and IoT deployments, providing a scalable and resilient foundation for network growth. This switch addresses complex traffic patterns with a robust, non-blocking architecture. At its core, the switch leverages the powerful AOS-CX network operating system, a cloud-native platform that automates and simplifies many critical and complex network tasks. This architecture provides advanced telemetry and programmability through built-in REST APIs and Python scripts. Operationally, this translates into faster troubleshooting, proactive issue detection via the Aruba Network Analytics Engine, and significantly reduced manual configuration, freeing up IT resources. With its compact 1U form factor, the R9W96A is ideal for deployment as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch in data centers or as a core or aggregation switch in campus networks. Management is streamlined through HPE Aruba Networking Central, a cloud-based platform that offers AI-powered insights and workflow automation, simplifying deployment and ongoing network operations for distributed enterprises.