Detailed Specifications
HPE Aruba CX 8360-12C V2 JL708C - 12-Port 40/100G Managed Switch
Overview
The HPE Aruba CX 8360-12C V2 (part JL708C) is a compact, high-performance 12-port managed switch designed for data-centre or campus aggregation/leaf layers that require 40/100 Gbps connectivity. It supports twelve QSFP+/QSFP28 ports (40 Gb/100 Gb) with breakout support, giving you the flexibility to deploy high-density uplinks or spine links. This unit fits into a 1U rack slot and is ideal for spine/leaf fabricJL708Cs or aggregation of high-speed server racks. It runs Aruba's AOS-CX operating system and is compatible with Aruba/ HPE enterprise network ecosystems. With switching capacity of approximately 2.4 Tbps (per its spec) the JL708C can handle heavy east-west traffic loads seen in modern virtualised environments.
Key Features
12 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports configurable for 40 Gb or 100 Gb links, ideal for spine or server-rack uplinks.
Up to ~2.4 Tbps switching capacity (per vendor data) suitable for dense high-bandwidth environments.
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans designed for high availability.
Full layer-3 feature set (OSPF, BGP, ECMP, MPLS support) built into AOS-CX for campus/core/aggregator deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | JL708C |
| Product Type | Managed Switch - Core/Aggregation Layer |
| Key Spec - Port Configuration | 12 × QSFP+/QSFP28 (40/100G) |
| Key Spec - Switching Capacity | ~2.4 Tbps |
| Key Spec - Max Throughput | (Not always published for this model) |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, REST API (via AOS-CX) |
| Power Requirements | AC input, dual hot-swap PSUs (typical ~375W max) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ~1.73″ × 17.4″ × 16.0″ (H×W×D) / ~17.6 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (per HPE enterprise policy) |
