Description
The HPE Aruba R9W93A CX 8100-40XT8XF4C Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is designed for enterprise core and data center networks.
The switch includes 40 × 1/2.5/5/10GBase-T ports. These ports support multi-gigabit speeds for flexible copper connectivity. It also provides 8 × 1/10G SFP+ ports for fiber connections and 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed backbone links.
This model is ideal for core, aggregation, and Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments. It supports modern spine-leaf architectures in data center environments.
The R9W93A runs on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system. It supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features such as 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 demanding workloads.
It also includes the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE). This provides real-time monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting.
From a hardware perspective, the device uses a 1U rack-mounted design. It includes redundant power supplies and fan modules for high availability. It supports back-to-front airflow for data center deployment.
The R9W93A is ideal for enterprise campus core, aggregation layers, and modern data center networks that require high performance and scalability.
Key Features:
- 40 × multi-gig (1/2.5/5/10G) RJ45 ports
- 8 × 1/10G SFP+ fiber ports
- 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports
- Up to 1.76 Tbps switching capacity
- Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 features
- Aruba AOS-CX with analytics (NAE)
