Description
The HPE Aruba R9W96A CX 8100-48XF4C Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 switch. It is part of the Aruba CX 8100 series and is designed for enterprise campus core and data center aggregation.
The switch provides 48 × 10G SFP+ ports. It also includes 4 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. These ports enable high-speed connectivity for aggregation and backbone networks.
This model is built for core and aggregation architectures. It supports deployment in campus core, data center ToR (Top-of-Rack), or end-of-row environments.
The R9W96A 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 with high forwarding performance. It ensures low latency and efficient traffic handling.
It supports Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) and automation features. These capabilities provide real-time monitoring, telemetry, and simplified operations.
From a hardware perspective, the device uses a compact 1U rack-mounted design. It includes redundant power supplies and fan modules. It also supports flexible airflow (front-to-back or back-to-front) for data center deployment.
The R9W96A is ideal for enterprise core, aggregation layers, and modern data center networks that require high performance, scalability, and automation.
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 flexible airflow
