HPE Aruba CX 9300S S0F88A – 100 Gb/400 Gb Fixed Data Center Switch
Overview
The HPE Aruba CX 9300S (S0F88A) is a high-density, high-throughput Ethernet switch designed for modern data center spine or leaf roles. It delivers massive bandwidth with 32 ports of 100 GbE (QSFP28) and 8 ports of 400 GbE (QSFP‑DD), providing a future-ready fabric backbone.In real deployments, this switch is ideal for large-scale spine-leaf architectures, aggregating server or storage traffic at 100 Gb or 400 Gb speeds. Its 25.6 Tbps switching capacity supports dense east-west traffic with minimal oversubscription.Built as a 1U fixed form factor, it optimizes rack space while providing redundant power and fans with back-to-front airflow. It integrates with Aruba OS‑CX for automation, telemetry, and network analytics, making it suitable for mission-critical data center operations.
Key Features
- 32×100 GbE + 8×400 GbE ports: Supports high-density spine/leaf fabrics for server and storage interconnects.
- Breakout support: Ports can be split for flexible connectivity (e.g., 100G → 4×25G, 400G → 4×100G).
- Redundant power supplies: Dual DC modules ensure high availability in critical environments.
- Hot-swappable fans: Six fans with back-to-front airflow for efficient cooling and easy serviceability.
- High switching capacity: 25.6 Tbps throughput for aggregated spine traffic.
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: Supports EVPN-VXLAN fabric deployments.
- Telemetry-ready: Works with Aruba Network Analytics Engine for real-time monitoring.
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