Description
The HPE Aruba R9W91A CX 8100-48XF4C Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8100 series and is built for enterprise campus core and data center networks.
The switch provides 48 × 10G SFP+ ports for high-density fiber connectivity. It also includes 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed aggregation and backbone connectivity.
This model is designed for core and aggregation layers. It can also be used in Top-of-Rack (ToR) or end-of-row deployments in data centers.
The R9W91A 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 switch delivers up to 1.76 Tbps switching capacity. It ensures low latency and high throughput for modern applications.
It also includes Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). This provides real-time monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting capabilities.
From a hardware perspective, the device uses a 1U rack-mounted design. It includes 3 fan modules and 2 AC power supplies for high availability. It supports back-to-front airflow for data center environments.
The R9W91A is ideal for enterprise core, aggregation, and data center deployments that require performance, scalability, and reliability.
Key Features:
- 48 × 10G SFP+ ports
- 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports
- Up to 1.76 Tbps switching capacity
- Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, VRF)
- Aruba AOS-CX with automation and analytics (NAE)
- Redundant power supplies and fan modules
