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HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C

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HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C1U rack32 ports2.4 Tbps

The HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C is a compact 1U enterprise campus core and data center top-of-rack switch running ArubaOS-CX. Designed for moderate-density 25GbE server clusters and IP storage networks, it features thirty-two 25GbE SFP28 access ports and four 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports delivering 2.4 Tbps of line-rate switching capacity. It includes hardware-based MACsec encryption, deep packet buffers, and the embedded Aruba Network Analytics Engine for proactive health checks. When purchasing on the secondary market, verify whether the unit is configured for port-to-power (JL700A) or power-to-port (JL701A) airflow, and confirm that both hot-swap power modules operate normally.

Also written as: Aruba CX 8360, HPE Aruba 8360, Aruba 8360-32Y4C, JL700A, JL701A

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyAruba CX
Form factor1U rack
ReleasedNov 2020
Form factor1U fixed switch with modular cooling and power
ModelsVarious models offering 32x 100G, 16x 100G, 48x 25G, 24x 10G, or 12x 10G/25G
Switching capacity2.4 Tbps aggregate switching throughput
Forwarding rateUp to 2,678 Mpps
SecurityHardware-based IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption standard on selected ports
OverlaysIntegrated hardware VTEP for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EVPN-VXLAN fabrics
Ports32x 25GbE SFP28 ports + 4x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
Power supplyDual field-replaceable hot-swap AC power supplies with redundant fans

Generations

Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)

Used: USD 2,750 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)

All sightings
SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
ebay.comusedUSD 2,750Tested Aruba JL700A 32x 25G + 4x 100G switch with dual AC power supplies2026-10-27

Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.

Compatible parts

Network adapters

Works together

How the HPE Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C 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 8360-32Y4C.

Equivalent models from other brands

Buying a used CX 8360-32Y4C: what to check

Check SKU model: JL700A is port-to-power airflow, JL701A is power-to-port airflow; verify license-free ArubaOS-CX software features and test SFP28/QSFP28 link speeds.

FAQ

What is the benefit of MACsec on the CX 8360?

Line-rate IEEE 802.1AE MACsec provides hardware point-to-point encryption across campus backbones without throughput or latency degradation.

Can the 8360 participate in Aruba Central cloud management?

Yes, it supports zero-touch provisioning and automated policy distribution through Aruba Central.

Does the Aruba CX 8360 require recurring feature licenses?

No, ArubaOS-CX includes all advanced enterprise Layer 2, Layer 3, and analytics features without subscription licenses.

What encryption features does the CX 8360 offer?

It supports line-rate IEEE 802.1AE MACsec on all 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE ports for end-to-end link encryption.

Buying or selling CX 8360-32Y4C?

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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