Description
The HPE Aruba R9W89A CX 8100-24XT4XF4C Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8100 series and is built for enterprise and data center networks.
The switch includes 24 × 1/2.5/5/10GBase-T ports. These ports provide flexible multi-gigabit copper connectivity. It also features 4 × 10G SFP+ ports and 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed aggregation and backbone connectivity.
This model is designed for core and aggregation layers. It also supports Top-of-Rack (ToR) and spine-leaf architectures in modern data centers.
The switch 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.
The R9W89A delivers up to 1.36–1.76 Tbps switching capacity with high forwarding performance. This ensures low latency and efficient traffic handling.
It also includes the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). This feature provides real-time monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting.
From a hardware perspective, the switch uses a compact 1U rack-mounted design. It includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for high availability. It supports back-to-front airflow, making it suitable for data center deployments.
The R9W89A is ideal for enterprise core, aggregation, and data center environments that require performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key Features:
- 24 × multi-gig (1/2.5/5/10G) RJ45 ports
- 4 × 10G SFP+ ports + 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
- Up to 1.36–1.76 Tbps switching capacity
- Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 features
- Aruba AOS-CX with analytics (NAE)
- Redundant power supplies and airflow cooling
