Detailed Specifications
HPE S0U67A - Aruba CX 5420 24-Port 1G SFP Access Module
Overview
The HPE S0U67A is a modular line card made for the Aruba CX 5420 chassis, offering 24 SFP slots capable of 1 Gb connectivity. It's designed for fiber access or uplink deployments where copper is not feasible or optimal × such as campus edge switches, MDF/IDF, or long-run aggregation. Running on the CX 5420 chassis with AOS-CX, it supports full Layer-3 routing, automation, segmentation (including VSX), and analytics. With its Gen-7 ASIC architecture, it delivers high throughput and low latency, making it a reliable choice for growing enterprise or branch networks.
Key Features
24 × 1 Gb SFP ports × enables fiber access or uplinks across a chassis slot.
Gen-7 ASIC architecture × delivers low latency and high forwarding capability.
Layer-3 features via AOS-CX × supports OSPF, static routing, ACLs, VSX, and more.
MACsec capable × hardware support for encryption to secure traffic.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | HPE / Aruba Networking |
| Part Number | S0U67A |
| Product Type | Modular Line Card for Switch Chassis |
| Port Configuration | 24 × 1 Gb SFP |
| Switching Capacity (Chassis-Slot) | Up to 160 Gbps (slot dependent) ) |
| Forwarding Performance | 714 Mpps (for this module) |
| Management / OS | Managed through AOS-CX (CLI + Web + REST) |
| MACsec | Hardware-capable for future software support |
| Power Requirements | Powered via the CX 5420 chassis backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (typical chassis spec) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ~214.7 × 212.2 × 45.15 mm; ~0.9 kg |
| Warranty | HPE limited lifetime warranty (standard CX) |
