HPE S1D11A – Aruba CX 8325-32C 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch

Overview

The HPE S1D11A is a high-performance fixed-port switch from the Aruba CX 8325 series, delivering 32 QSFP28 ports in a 1U form factor. This model is built to handle the demands of modern data center top-of-rack (ToR) or aggregation layer traffic, especially for high-throughput environments. With a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, dual DC power supplies, and six fans with port-to-power airflow, it’s engineered for resiliency and cooling in dense deployments.The S1D11A runs Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system, providing advanced Layer-2/Layer-3 capabilities, BGP/OSPF, VRF, and VXLAN for scalable campus or data-center fabrics. It’s ideal where you need high port density, line-rate forwarding, and full programmability via scripting or REST APIs.

Key Features

• 32 × 100 Gb QSFP28 ports for ultra-high-bandwidth ToR or aggregation deployment.

• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity with 2,000 Mpps forwarding for line-rate performance.

• Dual DC power supplies (-36 V to -72 V) with redundant design for high availability.

• Port-to-power airflow and 6 hot-swappable fans ensure effective cooling in dense racks.