Description
The HPE Aruba JL709C CX 8360-12C v2 Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 data center switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8360 v2 series and is designed for modern cloud and enterprise networks.
The switch provides 12 × 40/100G QSFP28 ports. These ports deliver ultra-high bandwidth for core, aggregation, and spine deployments.
This model is built for spine-leaf architectures. It is commonly used as a spine or core switch in data centers. It supports scalable, high-speed east-west traffic.
The JL709C 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, VXLAN, and EVPN. These features enable automation and network virtualization.
The switch is optimized for cloud, data center, and high-performance computing environments. It delivers low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads.
From a hardware perspective, the JL709C includes redundant power supplies and fan modules. It supports back-to-front airflow, making it suitable for hot/cold aisle data center designs.
The switch also supports high availability features, including redundant components and advanced telemetry. It ensures reliable and continuous operation.
The JL709C is ideal for data center spine, core, and high-speed aggregation layers that require maximum bandwidth and scalability.
Key Features:
- 12 × 40/100G QSFP28 high-speed ports
- Designed for spine, core, and aggregation roles
- Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, VRF)
- Optimized for data center and cloud environments
- Redundant power supplies and fan modules
- Back-to-front airflow for data center deployment
