Detailed Specifications
HPE S0U68A - Aruba CX 5420 8-Port 1G/10G SFP+ LRM Module
Overview
The HPE S0U68A is a modular line-card designed for the Aruba CX 5420 switch chassis. It provides 8 SFP+ ports capable of running at either 1 Gb or 10 Gb using LRM optics, making it ideal for fiber-based uplinks or access modules. As part of the CX 5420 chassis, this module leverages the Gen-7 ASIC, delivering wire-speed Layer-3 routing, VSX high-availability, and full programmability through AOS-CX. It's built for dense mid-to-large campus or branch deployments where fiber connectivity is needed, without wasting chassis slots on redundant copper. The 4U chassis also supports high availability with redundant PSUs and hot-swappable modules.
Key Features
8 × SFP+ ports (1 Gb / 10 Gb) × supports long-reach multimode fiber (LRM) for uplinks or distributed fiber access.
Gen-7 ASIC architecture × delivers low latency, high throughput and full AOS-CX feature support.
Layer-3 and VSX capable on chassis × enables routing, segmentation, and redundancy in critical environments.
Modular, hot-swappable design × fits into the mix-and-match CX 5420 chassis with flexible slot usage.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba Networking |
| Part Number | S0U68A |
| Product Type | Modular Line Card (Chassis Module) |
| Port Configuration | 8 × SFP+ (1 Gb / 10 Gb) LRM |
| Switching Capacity (per Slot) | ~160 Gbps (module-dependent) |
| Management / OS | Managed via AOS-CX (CLI, REST, SNMP) |
| Supported PoE / Standards | Supports PoE-capable chassis; CX 5420 PoE up to Class 8 |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back (aligned with CX 5420 chassis) |
| Dimensions | 214.7 × 212.2 × 45.15 mm |
| Weight | ~0.70 kg |
