HPE Aruba CX 8325‑32C JL636A – 32 × 100 Gb Fixed Data‑Center / Core Switch

Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 8325‑32C (JL636A) is a 1U, 32‑port high‑speed Ethernet switch designed for data‑center core or aggregation deployments. It offers 100 Gb QSFP28 connectivity to handle very high traffic loads between server racks or between core and distribution layers.With 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate around 2,000 Mpps, this switch is built to support very dense, high-throughput environments. It supports breakout capabilities, meaning each 100 Gb port can be broken out into lower-speed links, giving you flexibility in how you wire your fabric.The switch runs Aruba’s AOS‑CX OS, which provides L2/L3 routing (BGP, OSPF, VRF), VXLAN support, and programmability through REST APIs and Python. It supports hot‑swappable redundant power supplies and fans, making it reliable for mission‑critical operations. This is ideal for use cases like top‑of‑rack aggregation, data‑center spine switches, or core network deployments where performance and density matter most.

Key Features

• 32 × QSFP28 (100 Gb): High-speed 100 Gb ports for dense fabric interconnects.

• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity: Delivers full wire-speed switching across all ports.

• 2000 Mpps forwarding rate: Handles very high packet-per-second traffic.

• Breakout support: Ports support breakout to lower-speed links for versatile connectivity.

• Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fans: Ensures high availability and reliable operation.

• Advanced Layer 3: Supports BGP, OSPF, VRF, VXLAN for modern fabric designs.

• Programmable OS‑CX: Automation via REST APIs and Python scripting.

• VSX and HA ready: Can be used in high-availability scenarios with VSX redundancy.