HPE R9F65A Aruba CX 8325 48p 25G 8p 100G Switch
Overview
The HPE R9F65A Aruba CX 8325 is a high-performance campus core and data center switch designed for enterprise networks grappling with the demands of mobile, cloud, and IoT traffic. This Layer 3 access switch provides a powerful and flexible solution for both core/aggregation layers and Top-of-Rack (ToR) or End-of-Row (EoR) data center deployments. It addresses the need for high-speed, scalable, and resilient connectivity in modern network infrastructures. Built on the modern, database-driven ArubaOS-CX operating system, this switch simplifies complex network tasks through automation and programmability. The microservices architecture provides enhanced fault tolerance and facilitates zero-service disruption during control-plane events. This architecture, combined with a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, ensures line-rate performance for bandwidth-intensive applications and high-density environments, delivering the throughput necessary to eliminate network bottlenecks. The compact 1U form factor is ideal for space-constrained deployments. Management is streamlined through REST APIs and Python scripting capabilities, allowing for deep integration and automation. The Aruba Network Analytics Engine provides advanced monitoring and troubleshooting by enabling simple scripts to analyze network, system, and application-related issues, ensuring operational simplicity and enhanced visibility across the entire network fabric.
Key Features
- High-density 48x 25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- Advanced Layer 2/3 features including BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN
- ArubaOS-CX provides automation and programmability via APIs
- Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans for HA
- Designed for campus core, aggregation, and data center ToR
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