Description
The HPE Aruba JL705C CX 8360-48Y6C Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8360 series and is designed for data center and campus core or aggregation layers.
The switch provides 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports for high-density server and storage connectivity. It also includes 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed backbone connections. This combination supports flexible and scalable network designs.
It is commonly deployed in spine-leaf architectures. The switch can operate as a leaf, aggregation, or core device, depending on the network design.
The JL705C runs on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system. It supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VLAN, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 routing, BGP, OSPF, VRF, and VXLAN. These features enable efficient and scalable network operations.
From a hardware perspective, the switch includes redundant AC power supplies and front-to-back airflow cooling with multiple fan modules. This ensures high availability and stable performance in demanding environments.
The Aruba CX 8360 series is built for cloud, enterprise data centers, and high-performance campus networks. It delivers low latency, high throughput, and reliable operation.
Key Features:
- 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 high-density ports
- 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports
- Advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, VRF)
- Designed for spine-leaf, core, and aggregation roles
- Aruba AOS-CX with automation and analytics
- Redundant power supplies and front-to-back airflow cooling
