Detailed Specifications
HPE R9W90A Aruba CX 8100 48-Port 10G SFP+ Switch
Overview
The HPE R9W90A is a member of the Aruba CX 8100 series, a line of high-performance Layer 3 switches designed for the modern campus core, aggregation layer, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. It directly addresses the need for dense 10GbE fiber connectivity combined with high-throughput 40/100GbE uplinks, effectively eliminating network bottlenecks in demanding enterprise environments. This switch is engineered for organizations scaling to meet the demands of mobile, cloud, and IoT applications. At the heart of the CX 8100 is ArubaOS-CX, a modern, database-driven operating system that fundamentally simplifies network management. This cloud-native architecture enables powerful automation and programmability using built-in REST APIs and Python scripts. It shifts IT operations from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management by providing enhanced fault tolerance and real-time visibility into network health and performance, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with business needs. Delivered in a compact 1U form factor, the R9W90A bundle is built for resilience in mission-critical deployments. It includes dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and three front-to-back airflow fan trays for built-in hardware redundancy. Management is further enhanced by the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), which provides advanced telemetry and automation to accelerate root cause analysis and improve capacity planning, reducing operational overhead.
