HPE JL581A Aruba CX 8320 48‑Port 10G + 6‑Port 40G Switch
Overview
The HPE JL581A is a high-throughput, rack‑mount managed switch from the Aruba 8320 series intended for campus core, aggregation, or top-of-rack fabric use. It offers 48 RJ‑45 ports that support 1G/10GBASE‑T and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports running at 40 Gb/s, making it well‑suited for modern data-center and enterprise environments. The switch runs Aruba’s AOS‑CX operating system, which supports programmability, automation, and advanced Layer‑3 features. It also includes redundant field-replaceable power supplies and fans to support high availability.
Key Features
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48 × 1G / 10GBASE‑T ports + 6 × 40G QSFP+ uplinks
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2.5 Tb/s switching capacity with ~1.9 Mpps forwarding
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Aruba AOS‑CX OS: REST API, Python, network analytics engine
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High availability with VSX, redundant PSUs, and 5 hot-swap fans
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Advanced Layer‑3: OSPF, ECMP, IPv6, ACLs, MLAG
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