Detailed Specifications
HPE S0U72A - Aruba CX 5420 24-Port 1G Class 4 PoE Module
Overview
The HPE S0U72A is a 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps line card with Class 4 PoE for the Aruba CX 5420 modular switch chassis. It gives network teams a high-density access layer that can power wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other PoE-capable edge devices, while staying within a single, modular chassis infrastructure. Because it's built for the CX 5420 chassis, you get full AOS-CX operating system features (routing, ACLs, VLANs) with flexibility to mix this PoE card with non-PoE or uplink modules. In real deployments, this means you can run up to 24 PoE-powered devices off one line card in branch offices, campus access closets, or distributed aggregation points.
Key Features
24× 1 Gb RJ-45 ports with Class 4 PoE (≈ 30 W per port) × supports high-wattage edge devices.
Up to 1440 W PoE budget, enabling large PoE deployments from a single module.
Layer-3 support via AOS-CX × OSPF, ACLs, static routing, VRRP, etc.
TAA-compliant design × suitable for government or regulated procurement environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba Networking |
| Part Number | S0U72A |
| Product Type | Modular Switch Line Card with PoE |
| Port Configuration | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 |
| PoE Class / Capability | Class 4 PoE, ~30 W per port, up to ~1440 W budget |
| Management | Managed via AOS-CX (CLI, SNMP, Web GUI) |
| Switching Capacity (per Slot) | Up to 160 Gbps per module (depends on chassis design) |
| Power Requirements | Powered from the CX 5420 chassis; depends on PSU configuration |
| Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 1U-equivalent plug-in card, weight ~1.5 kg (varies) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (standard for CX 5420 line cards) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (HPE standard) |
