HPE R9W92A Aruba CX 8100 40x10G L3 Core Switch
Overview
The HPE R9W92A is a member of the Aruba CX 8100 Switch Series, a line of high-performance Layer 3 switches engineered for demanding enterprise campus core, aggregation, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. This platform is designed to address the scalability and bandwidth requirements of modern networks driven by cloud, mobile, and IoT initiatives. It provides a powerful and resilient foundation for business-critical applications. At the heart of the switch is AOS-CX, a modern, cloud-native operating system that automates and simplifies network operations. Its database-driven architecture provides full programmability through REST APIs and Python scripts, enabling seamless integration with orchestration workflows. This architecture, combined with the Aruba Network Analytics Engine, delivers real-time visibility and rapid troubleshooting, helping IT teams move from reactive problem-solving to proactive network management. As a 1U rack-mountable unit with a front-to-back airflow design, the R9W92A is physically optimized for data center and dense wiring closet environments. Logically, it serves as a robust aggregation point, connecting multiple access layer switches or high-performance servers. Management is highly flexible, supporting cloud-based Aruba Central for unified infrastructure control, as well as traditional on-premises tools and CLI access for maximum operational adaptability.
Key Features
- Provides up to 1.76 Tbps of total switching capacity.
- High-density 40 multi-gigabit and 8 SFP+ 10G ports.
- Built on the modern AOS-CX cloud-native operating system.
- Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for high availability.
- Advanced telemetry with the Aruba Network Analytics Engine.
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