HPE R8Z96A Aruba Cx 9300 Ethernet Switch 32 Port

HPE Aruba CX 9300‑32D R8Z96A – 32 × 100/200/400G + 2 × 10G Fixed Switch

Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 9300‑32D (R8Z96A) is a 1U fixed data‑center switch designed for ultra-high-density fabric deployments. It features 32 QSFP‑DD ports capable of 100/200/400 GbE speeds, along with 2 SFP+ ports for 10 Gb connectivity.With a switching capacity of 25.6 Tbps, this switch is built for next-gen spine or leaf roles in EVPN‑VXLAN fabrics, supporting high-bandwidth server and storage interconnects. Its flexibility and port density make it suitable for scaling out large data‑center pods.Equipped with Aruba’s AOS‑CX OS, it supports advanced Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF, EVPN) and real‑time telemetry. Redundant power supply design, efficient cooling, and a compact 1U footprint make it robust and space-efficient in dense rack deployments.

Key Features

• 32 × QSFP‑DD (100/200/400 GbE): Massive bandwidth in a compact 1U form.

• 2 × 10 Gb SFP+ ports: Useful for connectivity, management, or stacking.

• 25.6 Tbps switching capacity: Handles very high-throughput, low-latency data‑center fabrics.

• Flexible breakout: Supports breakouts for lower-speed links depending on design needs.

• Redundant power: Power reliability for mission-critical deployments.

• High-performance Layer 3: Full support for EVPN‑VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, and ECMP.

• Telemetry & automation: Built for integration with analytics and event-driven workflows.

• Energy-efficient design: Optimized to reduce power consumption per bit.

Technical Specifications