Detailed Specifications
HPE R0X45-61101 Aruba 6400 12p 40/100GbE Module
Overview
The HPE R0X45-61101 is a high-density expansion module engineered for the Aruba 6400 series modular switches. This line card is designed to augment the switching capacity of the chassis in demanding enterprise campus core and data center environments. It directly addresses the need for scalable, high-bandwidth aggregation by providing flexible, high-speed connectivity options without requiring a complete chassis overhaul. The module enables network architects to significantly increase port density and throughput to support data-intensive applications and growing user demands. At its core, this module provides twelve QSFP28 ports, each capable of operating at either 40GbE or 100GbE speeds. This flexibility allows for versatile deployment scenarios, from high-density 40GbE server aggregation to high-speed 100GbE uplinks connecting to the network spine. The operational benefit of this feature is immense, enabling a pay-as-you-grow model for network expansion. Instead of overprovisioning, infrastructure can be scaled precisely as bandwidth requirements evolve, ensuring efficient capital expenditure. Designed as a plug-in module, the R0X45-61101 simplifies installation and upgrades within a populated Aruba 6400 chassis. Its hot-swappable nature ensures that network expansion or module replacement can occur with minimal disruption to network services, a critical requirement for maintaining high availability. Management is centralized through the switch chassis's operating system, allowing for seamless integration and consistent policy enforcement across all installed line cards. This centralized approach reduces administrative overhead and simplifies network monitoring.
