Detailed Specifications
HPE S0U64A - Aruba CX 5420 20-Port 1G Class-4 PoE + 2 × SFP28 (1/10/25G) Module
Overview
The HPE S0U64A is a modular line card for the Aruba CX 5420 chassis that delivers 20 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports with Class-4 PoE, plus two SFP28 uplink ports supporting 1, 10, or 25 Gb. This gives you solid PoE coverage for edge devices while enabling high-speed uplinks to aggregation or core switches. It runs under AOS-CX within the CX 5420 chassis, giving you full Layer-3 functionality, VSX, and automation. With its mix of powered access and future-ready uplinks, it's highly suited for modern campus access closets, branch offices, or IoT-heavy deployments.
Key Features
20 × 1 Gb RJ-45 ports with Class-4 PoE (~30 W max per port) for powering edge devices.
2 × SFP28 uplinks supporting 1G, 10G, or 25G × ideal for high-speed aggregation.
Gen-7 ASIC architecture × delivers low latency and high forwarding performance.
MACsec-capable hardware × enables secure traffic encryption (if supported in your software)
AOS-CX OS × supports routing (OSPF, static), ACLs, VSX, and network automation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | HPE / Aruba Networking |
| Part Number | S0U64A |
| Product Type | Modular Switch Line Card (for chassis) |
| Port Configuration | 20 × 1G RJ-45 + 2 × SFP28 (1/10/25G) |
| PoE Capability | Class-4 PoE on RJ-45 ports (IEEE 802.3at / 802.3bt) |
| Bandwidth (Line-Card Slot) | 70 Gbps (per spec) |
| Management / OS | AOS-CX (via CX 5420 chassis) |
| Minimum AOS-CX Version | 10.15.0001 required |
| MACsec | Hardware-capable (future software support) |
| Dimensions | As per 5420 module size (~half-width module) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C |
