Detailed Specifications
HPE S1D08A Aruba CX 9300-32D 32-Port 400G Switch
Overview
The HPE S1D08A is the Aruba Networking CX 9300-32D, a high-density Layer 3 switch engineered for the extreme demands of the modern data center. This platform is specifically designed to serve as the high-performance spine or leaf in advanced spine-leaf fabrics, addressing the need for massive, non-blocking bandwidth for cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data center environments. It provides a scalable and efficient solution for organizations migrating to 100GbE and 400GbE server connectivity. At its core, the switch leverages a state-of-the-art architecture to deliver a staggering 25.6 Tbps of switching capacity within a compact 1U chassis. This raw performance ensures line-rate traffic forwarding across all 32 of its 400GbE QSFP-DD ports, eliminating network bottlenecks for the most intensive workloads, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed storage. Support for advanced overlay technologies like EVPN-VXLAN allows for the creation of scalable and secure multi-tenant network fabrics. This S1D08A bundle is built for resilience and operational simplicity in mission-critical deployments. Its Power-to-Port airflow is optimized for standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center designs, and the chassis includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays to ensure maximum uptime. Management is streamlined through the Aruba AOS-CX network operating system, which provides robust automation capabilities and deep visibility when paired with Aruba Fabric Composer for full fabric orchestration.
