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Aruba R9W92A | CX 8100 40x 10GBASE-T Switch, 8x SFP+, 4x QSFP28, FB

R9W92A

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Description

The Aruba CX 8100 is a fixed-configuration 1U Layer 3 switch running AOS-CX, built for core and aggregation roles in campus networks and for top-of-rack or end-of-row use in data centres. This R9W92A bundle pairs the CX 8100 switch with front-to-back airflow, three hot-swappable fans and two hot-swappable AC power supplies.

The port layout is 40 Smart Rate 10GBASE-T ports supporting 100M/1/2.5/5/10GbE, 8 SFP/SFP+ ports for 1GbE or 10GbE, and 4 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports for 40GbE or 100GbE uplinks. Switching capacity is 1.76 Tbps with 1,309 Mpps forwarding, backed by 32MB of packet buffer and a 147,456-entry MAC table. Power draw is 120 W idle and 500 W maximum at 230 VAC. This is not a PoE switch. Every unit includes an embedded perpetual Aruba CX Foundation licence, and the optional term-based CX Advanced licence adds CX Edge Insights.

Supported optics include 1G SFP SX/LX/LH, 10G SFP+ SR/LR, the JL563B 10GBASE-T SFP+, 40G QSFP+ SR4/eSR4/LR4/BiDi/ER4 and 100G QSFP28 SR4/BiDi/FR1/CWDM4/LR4, plus DAC and AOC cables. The spare power supply is JL600A and the spare fan is JL714A.

Enquire with XS Network Tech for new or used pricing and availability.

Features

- AOS-CX database-driven operating system with built-in REST APIs and Python scripting
- Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for monitoring and troubleshooting
- Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for high availability
- Advanced Layer 2/3 routing including BGP, OSPF, VRF and IPv6
- VXLAN and BGP-EVPN support
- Data Center Bridging, RoCE v1/v2, NVMe over Fabrics and iSCSI support
- Dynamic Segmentation for policy-based access control
- Managed through Aruba Central (cloud or on-premises) and Aruba NetEdit

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

- Ports: 40 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GbE 10GBASE-T (Smart Rate)
- SFP ports: 8 x 1GbE/10GbE SFP/SFP+
- Uplink ports: 4 x 40GbE/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28
- Switching capacity: 1.76 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1,309 Mpps
- Power supplies: 2 x hot-swappable AC (JL600A)
- Fans: 3 x hot-swappable (JL714A)
- Airflow: Front-to-back
- Form factor: 1U, 19-inch rack mountable
- Power consumption (230 VAC): 120 W idle, 500 W max
- AC input: 100-127V at 7.1 A, 200-240V at 3.4 A, 47-63 Hz
- CPU: 1.8 GHz 4-core 64-bit
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 32GB flash
- Packet buffer: 32MB
- MAC address table: 147,456 entries
- IPv4 host table: 81,920
- IPv4 unicast routes: 24,576
- IPv6 unicast routes: 12,288
- Maximum VLANs: 1,024
- Management ports: RJ-45 serial and USB-C console, RJ-45 Ethernet, USB Type-A
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 44.0 x 442.5 x 406.4 mm
- Weight (full configuration): 8.57 kg
- Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C up to 5000 ft
- Operating humidity: 15% to 95% at 40 C, non-condensing

FAQs

Q: Does this switch need a licence?
A: Every Aruba CX switch includes an embedded, perpetual Aruba CX Foundation licence at no extra cost. The optional term-based CX Advanced licence adds CX Edge Insights. Aruba Central management needs a separate Central subscription.

Q: Does the CX 8100 support PoE?
A: No. It is not a PoE switch. It draws 120 W idle and 500 W maximum at 230 VAC.

Q: Which optics and cables work with the SFP+ and QSFP28 ports?
A: Supported optics include 1G SFP SX/LX/LH, 10G SFP+ SR/LR, JL563B 10GBASE-T SFP+, 40G QSFP+ SR4/eSR4/LR4/BiDi/ER4 and 100G QSFP28 SR4/BiDi/FR1/CWDM4/LR4, plus DAC and AOC cables. 10G LRM optics and breakout ports are not supported.

Q: Which spare parts and mounting kits does it use?
A: The spare power supply is JL600A and the spare fan is JL714A. The 2-post mounting kit is JL602A and the 4-post kit is J9583B, with JL716A as the 4-post air duct.

Q: How does R9W92A differ from the base switch?
A: R9W92A is the bundle with 3 fans and 2 AC power supplies in front-to-back airflow. The base switch without power supplies and fans is R9W97A.

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