HPE Aruba CX 8360-16Y2C v2 R9G10A – 16×25G + 2×100G Fixed L3 Switch

Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 8360-16Y2C v2 (R9G10A) is a high-performance 1U switch tailored for data-center aggregation, core, or spine roles. It offers 16 ports of 1/10/25 Gb (SFP/SFP+/SFP28) plus 2 QSFP28 ports that operate at either 40Gb or 100Gb, giving you both flexible server connectivity and high-speed uplinks. It delivers 1.2 Tbps of switching capacity, backed by Aruba’s OS-CX operating system, with support for Layer-3 routing (BGP, OSPF, VLANs) and advanced automation (REST API, Python scripting).The design includes 3 hot-swap fans, dual power supplies, and a front-to-back cooling layout for data-center rack efficiency. High availability is supported through VSX, and optional MACsec encryption is available on the high-speed ports for secure backbone links. 

Key Features

• 16 × 1/10/25Gb SFP/SFP+/SFP28: For dense 25G leaf or aggregation connectivity.

• 2 × QSFP28 (40/100Gb): High-speed uplink or spine ports. 

• 1.2 Tbps switching capacity: Enough throughput for aggregation or ToR fabric layers.

• VSX ready: Supports redundant, active-active control plane. 

• MACsec support: Secure links on the 25G or uplink ports. 

• Modern OS-CX: Automation, REST API, observability via Aruba Network Analytics Engine. 

• Redundant PSU & fans: Hot-swap design to minimize downtime.