Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series
Fixed configuration, 32 port 100/400GbE switch designed to provide flexible, high-density networking for servers, storage, and intra-fabric connectivity.
Product features
High performance and scale
Meets the modern demands of large scale virtualized and cloud networks.
Ethernet storage fabric
Enables low-latency and “lossless” network QoS and connectivity characteristics, ideal for software-defined storage and HCI solutions.
Investment protection
Eases transition from 10GbE and 25GbE to 100GbE/400GbE. Provides higher scaling, reduced power and a smaller footprint.
Flexible connectivity
Breakout cabling allows 400 Gbps ports to be configured as 4x100GbE, 2x200GbE, or 1x400GbE.
Common operating model
Connects to a range of Aruba leaf switches including Aruba CX 8325-48Y8C, Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C or Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C.
Details and specifications for the Aruba CX 9300 Series
Specifications
Overview R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle Description The Aruba CX 9300-32D is a next-generation 25.6Tbps, 1U fixed configuration switch supporting 32-ports of 100/200/400GbE. The switch is an ideal solution for flexible, cost-effective, high-density 10-400GbE connectivity server, storage, and intra-fabric connectivity. This solution helps protect enterprises investment as they transition server farms from 10GbE and 25GbE to 100GbE/400GbE EVPN-VXLAN spine configurations at reduced power and a smaller footprint. Power supplies Field-replaceable, hot-swappable, and up to 2 power supplies. Fans Field-replaceable, hot-swappable, and up to 6 fans. Physical characteristics R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle Dimensions (HxWxD) 43.84 cm x 43.84 cm x 4.35 cm
(17.2" x 23.23" x 1.71")Full configuration weight 11.85 kg (26.12 lbs) Additional specifications R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle CPU D-1537 1.7GHz Memory, Drive and Flash 128GB m.2 SSD, 4GB mSATA, 16MB SPI Flash, 16GB x2 SODIMM Packet Buffer 132MB Performance1 R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle Switching Capacity 25.6Tbps IPv4 Host Table 163,840 (Leaf) / 32,768 (Spine) IPv6 Host Table 81,920 (Leaf) / 16,384 (Spine) IPv4 Unicast Routes 65,536 (Leaf) / 1,269,760 (Spine) IPv6 Unicast Routes 32,768 (Leaf) / 624,640 (Spine) MAC Address 81,920 (Leaf) / 32,768 (Spine) Max Number of Access Control List (ACL) Entries Ingress IPv4 32,768, IPv6 16,384, MAC 73,728 Max Number of Access Control List (ACL) Entries Egress IPv4 16,384, IPv6 8,192, MAC 32,768 Max VLANs 4,094 IGMP Groups 8,000 MLD Groups 4,000 IPv4 Multicast Routes 8,000 IPv6 Multicast Routes 8,000 1 Some of these scaling numbers assume shared tables and uni-dimensional traffic.
Environment R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) at sea level Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Non-Operating -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 158°F) at sea level Non-Operating/Storage Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non condensing Max Operating Altitude Up to 10,000ft (3.048 km) Max Non-Operating Up to 15,000ft (4.6km) Primary airflow Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front Electrical characteristics R9A29A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ front-to-back 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle R9A30A Aruba 9300-32D 32p 100/200/400G QSFP-DD 2p 10G SFP+ back-to-front 6 fans 2 AC PSU bundle Frequency 50-60Hz AC Voltage 100-127 / 220-240 VAC 220-240V required to support 8-32 port production configuration Current 12A/8A Power consumption (230VAC) Max: 600W; Idle 210W Max: 615W; Idle: 221W Safety Safety-EU EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 + A2:2013
EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017
EN 62368-1:2018+A11:2020Safety-Worldwide IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition) + Am 1:2009 + Am 2: 2013
IEC 62368-1:2014 (Second Edition)
IEC 62368-1:2018 (Third Edition)Safety-North America UL 62368-1 3rd, Ed.
CAN/CSA-C22.2 N. 62368-1.19 3rd. Ed.EMC Environmental - Drop, Vibration, Shock: IEC 17025, ISTA 3C
Immunity - EN55024:2015 / CISPR 24:2015
- ESD: EN 61000-4-2
- Radiated: EN 61000-4-3
- EFT/Burst: EN 61000-4-4
- Surge: EN 61000-4-5
- Conducted: EN 61000-4-6
- Power frequency magnetic field: IEC 61000-4-8
- Voltage dips and interruptions: EN 61000-4-11
- Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2
- Flicker: EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3
Emissions - EN 55032:2015 / CISPR 32:2015, Class A
- VCCI-32:2016 Class A
- CNS 13483
- AS/NZS
- ICES-003 Issue 5
- FCC CFR 47 Part 15:2010, Class A
- RoHS-6 Compliant (EN 50581:2012)
Lasers EN60825-1:2014/IEC 60825-1: 2014 Class 1 Class 1 Laser Products/Laser Klasse 1 Management SNMP RJ-45 serial Micro USB console port RJ-45 OOBM Port Mounting and enclosure Mounts in an EIA standard 19-inch rack or other equipment cabinet; horizontal surface mounting only; order 2-post or 4-post mounting kit separately
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