Detailed Specifications
HPE JL581A Aruba CX 8320 48-Port 10G + 6-Port 40G Switch
Overview
The HPE JL581A is a high-throughput, rack-mount managed switch from the Aruba 8320 series intended for campus core, aggregation, or top-of-rack fabric use. It offers 48 RJ-45 ports that support 1G/10GBASE-T and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports running at 40 Gb/s, making it well-suited for modern data-center and enterprise environments. The switch runs Aruba's AOS-CX operating system, which supports programmability, automation, and advanced Layer-3 features. It also includes redundant field-replaceable power supplies and fans to support high availability.
Key Features
48 × 1G / 10GBASE-T ports + 6 × 40G QSFP+ uplinks
2.5 Tb/s switching capacity with ~1.9 Mpps forwarding
Aruba AOS-CX OS: REST API, Python, network analytics engine
High availability with VSX, redundant PSUs, and 5 hot-swap fans
Advanced Layer-3: OSPF, ECMP, IPv6, ACLs, MLAG
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | JL581A |
| Product Type | Layer-3 Managed Switch Bundle |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1G / 10GBASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40G QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 2.5 Tb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | ~1.905 Mpps |
| Management | SNMP, SSH, CLI, REST API, Python |
| Redundancy | 2 hot-swappable power supplies, 5 hot-swappable fans |
| Memory & Processor | 16 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, 8 GB Flash, 2 GHz CPU |
| Environmental | 0 °C to 40 °C operating, 5-95% humidity |
| Power Consumption | ~349.75 W maximum |
| Dimensions (HxWxD in inches) | 1.7 × 17.4 × 19.9 |
| Weight (lbs) | ~20.7 |
