HPE Aruba CX 8325P S0G08A – 32‑Port 40/100G Switch (Back‑to‑Front, DC)

Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 8325P (S0G08A) is a fixed, high‑performance Ethernet switch tailored for data center aggregation or core layers. It offers 32 QSFP28 ports that can operate at 40 Gb or 100 Gb, giving you flexibility in deployment.With a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of around 2,000 Mpps, this switch handles heavy east-west traffic between top-of-rack (ToR) devices or aggregation nodes. The dual DC power supplies and back-to-front airflow make it resilient and thermally optimized for dense, tightly packed racks.It runs Aruba’s AOS-CX, enabling full L2/L3 features, automation, and visibility. Use this in environments like data-center aggregation, VSX core, or even telco ToR where you need high bandwidth and redundancy.

Key Features

• 32 × QSFP28 (40/100 Gb): Supports high‑density uplinks or breakout for flexible connectivity.

• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity: High throughput for aggregation or core deployment.

• Dual DC power supplies: Redundant –36 to –72 V DC inputs for reliability in telecom or DC‑fed environments.

• Back‑to‑front airflow: Optimized for standard data center rack cooling patterns.

• Hot‑swappable 6 fans: Maintain service without downtime or full shutdown.

• Advanced Layer 3 support: Includes BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and other routing capabilities.

• Telco-grade timing: Supports PTP Class C and Sync‑Ethernet for telecom sync deployments.

• Programmable OS: Automation via AOS‑CX CLI, REST APIs, and Python scripting.

Technical Specifications