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The Aruba CX 8100 switch series is a family of compact 1U campus core and aggregation switches designed for enterprise datacenters and mid-sized campus backbones. Delivering wire-speed 1/10GbE and 40/100GbE connectivity powered by modern ASIC architecture, the CX 8100 features high table capacities, low latency forwarding, and full AOS-CX programmability with Aruba Virtual Switching Extension for active-active multi-chassis resiliency.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyAruba CX
Form factor1U fixed switch
ReleasedApr 2023
Form factor1U fixed-configuration switch with hot-swap power and fans
Port configurations24x or 48x 10GbE SFP+ with 4x 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks
Switching capacityUp to 1.76 Tbps
Forwarding rateUp to 1,309 Mpps
Airflow optionsFront-to-back or back-to-front airflow
ResiliencyAruba VSX active-active control plane with sub-second failover
ProtocolsBGP, OSPF, VRF, EVPN-VXLAN, and PIM

Generations

Works together

How the HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8100 connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetFile storage (NFS and SMB)Hyperconverged cluster

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

File storage (NFS and SMB)

Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Hyperconverged cluster

Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.

HCI nodes

Adapters for the server

Optics

Hyperconverged cluster: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with HPE

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 8100.

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FAQ

What role is the CX 8100 optimized for?

It serves as an aggregation or collapsed core switch in midsize enterprise campuses, or as a top-of-rack server leaf in enterprise datacenters.

Does the CX 8100 support EVPN-VXLAN network overlays?

Yes, it provides line-rate hardware VTEP functionality for building scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays.

Buying or selling Aruba CX 8100?

New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.

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