Detailed Specifications
HPE S0U58A - Aruba CX 5420 TAA Management Module
Overview
The HPE S0U58A is a management module built for the Aruba CX 5420 6-slot chassis switch. It gives you the brains of the chassis × running AOS-CX, enabling full Layer-3 routing, VSX, high-availability, and analytics. With MACsec hardware built in, it's well-suited for secure campus core or aggregation deployments. This module makes the CX 5420 chassis a fully programmable and resilient chassis switch, allowing you to deploy modern distributed access architectures with centralized control and flexible line-card options.
Key Features
AOS-CX operating system for full-featured Layer-3, scripting, and automation.
MACsec hardware encryption built-in for secure data paths.
VSX Live Upgrade support for non-disruptive chassis management.
Gen-7 ASIC architecture for high performance and low latency.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba Networking |
| Part Number | S0U58A |
| Product Type | Management Module (for chassis switch) |
| Supported Chassis | Aruba CX 5420 (6-slot modular chassis) |
| Switching Throughput (Chassis) | Up to 960 Gbps (with compatible line cards) |
| Management OS | AOS-CX (supports CLI, REST API, scripting) |
| High-Availability | VSX Live Upgrade support for redundancy |
| Security | Built-in MACsec hardware encryption |
| Power | Powered from chassis backplane (no external PSU required) |
| Dimensions | 214.7 × 212.2 × 45.15 mm |
| Weight | ~0.80 kg (1.76 lb) |
