HPE R0X45-61101

Aruba 6400 Expansion Module– 12-Port QSFP28 (40/100 GbE)

The HPE Aruba R0X45-61101 6400 Expansion Moduleis a high-speed, high-density plug-in module designedto augment your Aruba 6400 Series modular switch chassis. Boasting 12 QSFP28 ports capable of operating at both 40 GbE and 100 GbE speeds, it enables exponential bandwidth boosts and future-proof scalability—ideal for data centers, enterprise aggregation, and core network applications. This module delivers enterprise-grade performance with intelligent traffic control, robust security features, and seamless integration into existing infrastructures. Whether you’re expanding for virtualization, cloud deployments, or high-throughput environments, the R0X45-61101 offers powerful connectivity upgrades in a compact, efficient form.

Features

The R0X45-61101 Expansion Module  plugs directly into Aruba 6400 Series chassis—enabling swift deployment without disrupting existing configurations. Featuring 12 QSFP28 ports, each supporting both 40 GbE and 100 GbE protocols, it delivers top-tier bandwidth for demanding workloads. With a data transfer rate capability of 100 Gbps per port, it supports ultra-fast uplinks for latency-sensitive applications and backbone connectivity Built for enterprise environments, this module includes robust security and management functionalities—including ACLs, MACsec encryption, 802.1X authentication, and role-based policies—ensuring that your network remains secure and flexible . It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 stacks, QoS, and advanced spanning protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP) for seamless network integration . Additionally, it’s designed with energy-efficient operation (EEE), low power consumption, and support for high-availability configurations, ensuring both sustainability and uptime.

Advanced Options

With native compatibility across Aruba  6400 Series modular chassis, this Expansion Module simplifies capacity upgrades and streamlines maintenance. It merges robust connectivity and flexibility, guaranteeing robust performance for evolving network demands.Designed for performance-driven networking, the R0X45-61101 delivers ultra-high bandwidth and port density. With 12 QSFP28 ports each supporting up to 100 GbE, this module ensures seamless aggregation and uplink performance in data center and backbone roles Security and manageability are top-tier—equipped with MACsec and 802.1X for robust link-level encryption, and ACLs plus role-based policies for granular traffic control . Network integrity and uptime are reinforced with comprehensive support for IPv4/IPv6, QoS, and industry-standard spanning-tree protocols (STP variants) for loop prevention and resilience.