Detailed Specifications
HPE JL704C#ABA Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C v2 L3 Switch
Overview
The HPE JL704C#ABA is a member of the Aruba CX 8360 v2 Switch Series, a family of high-performance Layer 3 switches designed for demanding enterprise campus core, aggregation, and data center environments. It provides a flexible and scalable solution to address the evolving needs driven by cloud, mobile, and IoT applications. This switch is engineered to facilitate migration from legacy 1/10GbE infrastructures to higher-speed 25/100GbE connectivity, ensuring investment protection and future readiness. At its core, the switch delivers a substantial switching capacity of up to 4.8 Tbps and a throughput of 2,678 Mpps, ensuring line-rate performance across all ports. It features the advanced ArubaOS-CX network operating system, a modern, database-driven OS that simplifies network management through powerful automation and programmability. This architecture includes the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), which provides intelligent monitoring and rapid troubleshooting by analyzing network traffic and detecting potential issues before they impact services. Built for high availability, the JL704C#ABA supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor allows for efficient use of space in crowded data centers or wiring closets. Management is streamlined through REST APIs and Python scripting, allowing for deep integration with other systems and supporting a DevOps approach to network operations. The switch also features Aruba's Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for industry-leading redundancy and seamless, hitless upgrades.
