Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series

This intelligent, high-performance switch is designed for both enterprise campus cores and data centers needing top-of-rack server connectivity and scale-out, rack-rack, spine, and leaf fabric topology aggregation.

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High-performance enterprise campus and data center switch

The Aruba CX 8360 offers a flexible and innovative approach to addressing the application, security, and scalability demands of emerging end-to-end, enterprise edge-cloud network connectivity requirements.

Simplify your IT operations

Simplify your IT operations

Offering a combination of cutting-edge hardware, a cloud-native operating system, and intuitive software-defined orchestration tools, the CX 8360 helps to simplify operations, improve IT efficiency, and enable always-on network availability.

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Accelerate IT provisioning

Accelerate IT provisioning

Aruba Fabric Composer, a smart, software-defined orchestration solution, simplifies operations, increases network speed, and enhances overall infrastructure provisioning.

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Unique high availability

Unique high availability

The ability of ArubaOS-CX to maintain a synchronous state across dual control planes allows a unique high- availability solution called Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX). VSX is delivered through redundancy gained by deploying two chassis with an inter-switch link, with each chassis maintaining its independent control.

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Increased visibility and control

Increased visibility and control

Aruba AIOps offers real-time, network-wide visibility with analytics in every switch. Aruba’s next-generation AI uniquely combines network and user-centric analytics to not only identify and inform staff of anomalies, but also apply decades of networking expertise to analyze and provide prescriptive actions with greater than 95% accuracy.

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Modern, intelligent, flexible

High-performance 1/10/25/40/100GbE connectivity in a compact 1U form factor.

High performance

Provides up to 2.4Tbps for bidirectional switching and 1,145Mpps for forwarding to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications today and in the future.

Secure communications

MACsec secured connectivity over untrusted domains.

Core Layer Switching options

Advanced Layer 2/3 feature set includes BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6.

Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX)

Offering high availability, fast wire-speed, a compact 1U switch delivers 1/10/25GbE and 40/100GbE connectivity even during live upgrades.

Three-quarter view of the CX 8360 switch Launch the 3D model

Details and specifications for the Aruba 8360 Series

Specifications

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  • Performance
    • High-speed fully distributed architecture
      • Provides up to 2.4Tbps for bidirectional switching and 1,145Mpps for forwarding to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications today and in the future.
    Physical Interfaces
    • Six different base models, each sold in two versions: a port-to-power airflow bundle, and a power-to-port airflow bundle:
      • 44 ports of 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE (SFP/SFP+/SFP28)
        • up to 22 ports of 50GbE
        • 4 ports of 10GbE/25GbE with MACsec
        • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
        • 2 ports of 40GbE/100GbE with MACsec
      • 12 ports of 40GbE/ 50GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 16 ports of 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE or 8 ports of 50GbE (SFP/SFP+/SFP28) + 2 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 28 ports of 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE (SFP/SFP+/SFP28)
        • 4 10GbE/25GbE (SFP+/SFP28) with MACsec
        • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 24 ports of 1GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
        • 2 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 48 ports of 100M/1GbE/10GbE (10GBASE-T)
        • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28) + Support Smart Rate (1/2.5/5/10G)
    • MACsec support is on selected ports (see above model descriptions).
    • All QSFP ports (QSFP+/QSFP28), except those on the 48x1G/10GBASE-T model, support optional 4x10G/4x25G break out capability.
    • There is 10GBASE-T transceiver support on the SFP+/SFP28 ports.
    • There is 1Gbps transceiver support, including 1GBASE-T, on non-MACsec SFP+/ SFP28 ports.
    Bundles and Accessories
    • JL700C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle
      • 32p 25G SFP/+/28 4 Sec 4p 100G QSFP+/28 Front-to-Back 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL701C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle
      • 32p 25G SFP/+/28 4 Sec 4p 100G QSFP+/28 Back-to-Front 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL702C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle
      • 16p 25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 2p 100G QSFP+/28 Front-to-Back 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL703C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle
      • 16p 25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 2p 100G QSFP+/28 Back-to-Front 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL706C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle
      • 48p 1G/10GBase-T 4p 100G QSFP+/28 Front-to-Back 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL707C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle
      • 48p 1G/10GBase-T 4p 100G QSFP+/28 Back-to-Front 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL708C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle
      • JL708C Aruba 8360-12C v2 12-port 100G QSFP+/QSFP28 Front-to-Back 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL709C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle
      • JL709C Aruba 8360-12C v2 12-port 100G QSFP+/QSFP28 Back-to-Front 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL710C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle
      • JL710C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 24p 10G SFP/SFP+ 2p 100G QSFP+/28 Front-to-Back 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL711C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle
      • JL711C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 24p 10G SFP/SFP+ 2p 100G QSFP+/28 Back-to-Front 3 Fans 2 AC
    • JL704C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle
      • JL704C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 48p 25G SFP/+/28 4 Sec 6p 100G QSFP+/28 2 Sec Frnt-to-Bck 5 Fans 2 AC
    • JL705C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle
      • JL705C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 48p 25G SFP/+/28 4 Sec 6p 100G QSFP+/28 2 Sec Bck-to-Frnt 5 Fans 2 AC
    Physical Characteristics
    • JL700C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle / JL701C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 8.19 kg (18.05 lb)
    • JL702C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle / JL703C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 22.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 7.71 kg (17.00 lb)
    • JL704C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle / JL705C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 10.73 kg (23.65 lb)
    • JL706C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle / JL707C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 8.55 kg (18.85 lb)
    • JL708C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle / JL709C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 8.01 kg (17.65 lb)
    • JL710C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle / JL711C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.2 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full configuration weight: 8.07 kg (17.8 lb)
  • Power Supplies
    • JL601A Aruba X391 850W Port-toPower AC PSU
    • JL713A Aruba X391 850W Power-to-Port AC PSU
    • JL600A Aruba 8360 550W Port-to-Power 100-240VAC Power Supply
    • JL712A Aruba 8360 550W Power-to-Port 100-240VAC Power Supply
    Fans
    • JL714A Aruba 8360 Port-to-Power Fan
    • JL715A Aruba 8360 Power-to-Port Fan
    Rack Kits
    • JL602A Aruba X412 1U Universal 2-post RM Kit
    • J9583B Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post RM Kit
    Mounting and Enclosure
      • Mounts in an EIA standard 19-inch rack or other equipment cabinet; horizontal surface mounting only; 2-post and 4-post mounting options available1; air baffle available for 4-post power to port airflow deployment available separately
      • 1 Rack mounting kit must be ordered separately.
    Environmental
    • Operating:
      • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) up to 5,000 ft
      • Relative Humidity: 15% to 95% at 40°C (104°F) non-condensing
      • Maximum Altitude: 3.0 km (10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating:
      • Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) up to 4.6km (15,000 ft.)
      • Relative Humidity: 15% to 95% at 65°C (149°F) non-condensing
      • Maximum Altitude: 4.6 km (15,000 ft)
    Electrical / Power Consumption
    • JL700C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle / JL701C Aruba 8360-32Y4C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 100-127V/200-240V, 10A (Low Voltage) / 5A (High Voltage)
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 725W
    • JL702C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle / JL703C Aruba 8360-16Y2C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 7.1A for 100-127VAC, 3.4A for 200-240VAC
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 425W
    • JL704C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle / JL705C Aruba 8360-48Y6C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 7.1A for 100-127VAC, 3.4A for 200-240VAC
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 325W
    • JL706C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle / JL707C Aruba 8360-48XT4C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 7.1A for 100-127VAC, 3.4A for 200-240VAC
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 500W
    • JL708C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle / JL709C Aruba 8360-12C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 7.1A for 100-127VAC, 3.4A for 200-240VAC
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 375W
    • JL710C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle / JL711C Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 Bundle
      • AC Voltage: 7.1A for 100-127VAC, 3.4A for 200-240VAC
      • Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
      • Max: 375W
    Safety
    • EU
      • EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013
      • EN62368-1, Ed.2:2014
    • North America
      • UL/CUL 69050-1: 2nd Edition
      • UL/CUL 63268-1:2014
      • UL60950-1, CSA 22.2 No 60950-1
    • Worldwide
      • IEC60950-1:2005 Ed.2 + Am 1:2009 + A2:2013
      • IEC 62368-1:2014
    Emissions
      • EN 55024:2010+A2016/CISPR24:2015
      • EN55032:2015/CISPR 32, Class A
      • EN55035:2017/CISPR 24/35
      • EN55035:2017/CISPR 35
      • EN61000-3-2:2014, Class A
      • EN61000-3-3:2013
      • FCC CFR 47 Part 15:2010, Class A
      • ICES-003, Class A
      • VCCI Class A
      • CNS 13438
      • CNS 13438 Class A
    Management
      • RJ-45 serial and USB-C console
      • RJ-45 Ethernet port
      • USB-Type A
    Additional Specifications
    • For additional specifications, please see the data sheet.

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