The
HPE Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C v2 48-port 25G + 6-port 100G bundle (5 fans, 2 AC PSUs) is a high-performance, fixed-form factor switch designed for aggregation or core roles in modern campus or data center networks. It offers a mix of 1/10/25 GbE access ports, 40/100 Gbps uplinks, full MACsec support, and enterprise-grade redundancy and analytics capabilities under Aruba’s CX software.
Detailed Specifications
Port & Interface Configuration
- 48 × SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 ports supporting 1G / 10G / 25G speeds
- 6 × QSFP+ / QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G / 100G
- Breakout support: some QSFP ports may support breakout (e.g. 4×10G or 4×25G)
- 4 ports (out of the 48) support MACsec encryption
- 2 of the 6 uplink ports support MACsec as well
Performance & Capacity
- Switching capacity: 2.4 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: ~1,145 Mpps (million packets per second)
- Latency: minimal, optimized for line-rate performance
- Packet buffering: ample shared buffer memory per port and fabric
Redundancy & High Availability
- Redundant dual AC power supplies included
- 5 hot-swappable cooling fans in front-to-back (or back-to-front) airflow
- VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) support enabling active/active high availability
- Hitless updates and in-service upgrade support
Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Security
- Full Layer 2 support: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP, RSTP, MSTP), link aggregation (LACP), IGMP Snooping
- Advanced Layer 3: static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, policy-based routing, IPv6
- Overlay support: VXLAN / EVPN for modern campus/data center fabrics
- Security features: ACLs (L2–L4), MACsec on selected ports, role-based access control
- Automation & analytics: Aruba’s NAE (Network Analytics Engine), programmable APIs, scripting
Management & Software
- Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX (embedded in hardware)
- Management interfaces: CLI (SSH/console), REST API, Web UI, SNMP v2/v3
- Telemetry and event streaming for monitoring, alerting, and diagnostics
- Integration: Aruba Fabric Composer, Aruba Central, NetEdit
Physical & Environmental
- Form factor: 1U fixed switch
- Construction: Fully front-accessible for modules, power, and fans
- Rack-mountable in standard 19″ racks
- Operating temperature and environmental tolerances suitable for enterprise / data center use
Key Features
- 48 multi-speed 1/10/25 GbE access ports + 6 high-speed 40/100 Gbps uplinks
- ASIC-level MACsec support on selected ports for secure interconnects
- 2.4 Tbps switching capacity with high throughput and low latency
- Redundancy via dual AC PSUs and 5 hot-swappable fans
- Full Layer 3 routing, VXLAN/EVPN overlay support, advanced analytics & automation
- Fixed, compact 1U design suitable for deployment at core or aggregation layers
Meta Description
The Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C v2 48-port (25G) + 6 uplink (100G) switch delivers 2.4 Tbps performance, MACsec support, dual power supplies, redundant fans, VSX, and Aruba AOS-CX automation — ideal for next-generation campus core and data center fabrics.
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