Aruba CX 8100 Switch Series

This intelligent, high-performance switch is designed for enterprise campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack server connectivity.

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High-performance, enterprise campus and data center switch

The Aruba CX 8100 offers a flexible approach to addressing the application, security, and scalability demands of enterprise edge-cloud network connectivity requirements.

Simplify your IT operations

Simplify your IT operations

With a cloud-native operating system, and intuitive software-defined orchestration tools, the CX 8100 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 is a smart, software-defined orchestration solution that simplifies operations, increases network speed, and enhances overall infrastructure provisioning.

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Unique high availability

Unique high availability

The ability of AOS-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 while each chassis maintains 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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Cost effective, intelligent, flexible

High-performance 1/10 GbE connectivity supporting a wide variety of campus and data center use cases.

Market leading 1/10GbE price performance

Ideal for smaller scale requirements requiring lower cost 1/10GbE connectivity with 40/100GbE uplinks.

Always on performance and availability

High-performance 880 Gbps system switching capacity with redundant, hot swappable power supplies and reversible fans.

Simple, flexible operational model

Familiar network operations spanning campus and data center with consistent cloud and/or on-premises management (including CLI, GUI and Rest/API options).

Increased visibility and control

Get real-time, network-wide visibility with analytics in every switch. Troubleshoot and fix problems faster.

Details and specifications for the Aruba CX 8100 Series

Specifications

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  • Performance
    • High-speed fully distributed architecture
      • Provides up to 1.76Tbps for bidirectional switching and 1,309 Mpps for forwarding to meet the demands of bandwidth- intensive applications today and in the future.
    • Scalable system design
      • Provides investment protection to support future technologies and higher-speed connectivity.
    Bundles and accessories
    • R9W87A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 24 ports of 1GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL715A Fans
      • 2 x JL712A Power Supplies
    • R9W89A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • ​24 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10 GbE/10BaseT
      • 4 ports of 1/GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL715A Fans
      • 2 x JL712A Power Supplies
    • R9W91A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 48 ports of 1GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL715A Fans
      • 2 x JL712A Power Supplies
    • R9W93A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 40 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10 GbE/10BaseT
      • 8 ports of 1/GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL715A Fans
      • 2 x JL712A Power Supplies
    • R9W86A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 24 ports of 1GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL714A Fans
      • 2 x JL600A Power Supplies
    • R9W88A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 24 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10 GbE/10BaseT
      • 4 ports of 1/GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL714A Fans
      • 2 x JL600A Power Supplies
    • R9W90A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 48 ports of 1GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
      • 3 x JL714A Fans
      • 2 x JL600A Power Supplies
    • R9W92A Aruba 8100 Bundle includes:
      • 40 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10 GbE/10BaseT
      • 8 ports of 1/GbE/10GbE (SFP/SFP+)
      • 4 ports of 40GbE/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28
      • 3 x JL714A Fans
      • 2 x JL600A Power Supplies
    Power supplies
    • 2 field-replaceable and hot-swappable power supplies
    Physical characteristics
    • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W87A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.0 lb (8.16 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W89A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.3 lb (8.30 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W91A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.5 lb (8.39 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W93A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.9 lb (8.57 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W86A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.0 lbs (8.16 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W88A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.3 lbs (8.30 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W90A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.5 lbs (8.39 kg)
    • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W92A)
      • Dimensions: (H) 1.73 in x (W) 17.4 in x (D) 16.0 in (4.4 cm x 44.25 cm x 40.64 cm)
      • Full Configuration Weight: 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg)
    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 available*

    * Rack mounting kit must be ordered separately

  • Environmental
    • Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) with 15% to 95%, non-condensing
    • Non-Operating: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) with 15% to 95%, non-condensing
    • Max Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000ft (3.048 Km)
    • Max Non-Operating Altitude: Up to 15,000ft (4.6 Km)
    • Acoustics
      • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W87A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 41.2 dB
      • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W89A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 47.7 dB
      • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W91A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 44.9 dB
      • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W93A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 49.3 dB
      • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W86A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 45.8 dB
      • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W88A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 48.0 dB
      • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W90A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 46.6 dB
      • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W92A):
        • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 47.9 dB
    Electrical characteristics
    • Frequency: 47-63 Hz
    • AC voltage: 100-127V – 7.1 A for 100-127VAC
    • Current: 200-240V – 3.4A for 200-240VAC
    Power consumption
    • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W87A): 120W Idle Power / 375W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W89A): 120W Idle Power / 400W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W91A): 120W Idle Power / 450W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W93A): 120 W Idle Power / 500W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 24XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W86A): 120W Idle Power / 375W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W88A): 120W Idle Power / 400W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 48XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W90A): 120W Idle Power / 450W Max Power
    • Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C 3 Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies (R9W92A): 120 W Idle Power / 500W Max Power
    Safety
    • EN62368-1, Ed.2:2014
    • EN62368-1, Ed.3:2020
    • UL62368-1, CSA 22.2 No 62368-1
    • IEC 62368-1:2014
    • IEC 62368-1:2018
    Emissions
    • EN55032:2015/CISPR 32, Class A
    • FCC CFR 47 Part 15:2018, Class A
    • ICES-003, Class A
    • CNS 13438 Class A
    • KN32 Class A
    • VCCI Class A
    • AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class A
    • EN55035:2017/CISPR 35
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-2
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-3
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-4
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-5
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-6
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-8
    • EN/IEC 61000-4-11
    • EN/IEC 61000-3-2:2019
    • EN/IEC 61000-3-3:2013
    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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