HPE S0U59A Aruba Networking CX 5420 Ethernet Switch

Detailed Specifications

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420, part number S0U59A, is an intelligent and modular Layer 3 switch chassis designed for modern enterprise campus access, aggregation, and small core deployments. It provides a flexible and resilient foundation for networks supporting IoT, mobile users, and cloud applications. The chassis is engineered to solve the need for a high-performance, scalable switching solution that simplifies network operations through advanced automation and analytics. At its core, this 4U chassis is powered by the Gen7 ASIC architecture, which delivers low latency and high performance with a switching capacity of up to 960 Gbps and throughput of 714 Mpps. This ensures wire-speed performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. A key operational benefit is derived from the AOS-CX operating system, which provides advanced automation and real-time network visibility through the HPE Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), significantly reducing troubleshooting time. Designed for high availability, the S0U59A chassis supports redundant management modules, up to four hot-swappable power supplies, and N+1 redundant fan trays. Its six half-width line card slots offer deployment flexibility, allowing for a mix of connectivity options, including high-power IEEE 802.3bt Class 8 PoE (90W) to support the latest Wi-Fi 6 access points and IoT devices. Management is streamlined through HPE Aruba Networking Central, a cloud-based platform that unifies network oversight.