HPE Aruba JL581A CX 8320 48×1/10GBASE-T 6×40G QSFP+ Switch

Description

The HPE Aruba JL581A CX 8320 Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8320 series and is designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation networks.

The switch provides 48 × 1G/10GBASE-T RJ45 ports. These ports deliver flexible copper connectivity for servers and access layers. It also includes 6 × 40G QSFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connections.

This model is built for core and aggregation architectures. It is commonly deployed in enterprise campuses and can also support data center environments.

The JL581A runs on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system. It supports key Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VLAN, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 routing, BGP, and OSPF. These features improve scalability and traffic control.

The switch delivers up to 2.5 Tbps switching capacity. It ensures high throughput and low latency for demanding applications.

From a hardware perspective, the device includes dual power supplies and multiple fan modules. It supports front-to-back airflow cooling for stable operation in rack environments.

The JL581A is ideal for enterprise campus core, aggregation layers, and high-performance networks that require reliable and scalable switching.

Key Features:

• 48 × 1G/10GBASE-T RJ45 ports
• 6 × 40G QSFP+ uplink ports
• Up to 2.5 Tbps switching capacity
• Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, QoS)
• Dual power supplies for redundancy
• Front-to-back airflow cooling system