HPE Aruba CX 8100 Series 24XT4XF4C Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch - 24-Port 10GBase-T + 4x SFP+ + 4x QSFP28 40/100G Network Switch for Campus Core & Data Center Aggregation with ArubaOS-CX & Smart Rate Support SKU: 14706761

About the Product

The HPE Aruba CX 8100 24XT4XF4C Ethernet Switch delivers enterprise-grade performance for modern campus cores, aggregation layers, and data center environments. Featuring 24 multi-rate 10GBase-T ports with Smart Rate support (1/2.5/5/10G), 4x SFP+ ports, and 4x QSFP28 40/100G uplinks, this Layer 3 managed switch provides up to 1.76Tbps of switching capacity in a compact 1U form factor. Built on the cloud-native ArubaOS-CX operating system, it offers advanced automation, programmability with REST APIs and Python scripting, and comprehensive Layer 2/3 features including BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6. The switch supports high availability through VSX redundancy, comes with redundant power supplies and fans, and includes integrated analytics via Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for intelligent network monitoring and troubleshooting.

Tech Specs

Form Factor: 1U Rackmount • Port Configuration: 24x 10GBase-T (Smart Rate 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G), 4x SFP+ (1G/10G), 4x QSFP28 (40G/100G) • Switching Capacity: 1.76Tbps bidirectional • Forwarding Rate: 1,309 Mpps • Operating System: ArubaOS-CX with Foundation license included • Layer 3 Features: BGP, OSPF, VRF, IPv6, Static Routing • Layer 2 Features: VLAN, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, QoS • Management: REST APIs, Python scripting, CLI, SNMP, Aruba Central cloud management • High Availability: VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) support • Power: Redundant AC power supplies • Cooling: Redundant fans with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options • Breakout Support: 4x10G/4x25G breakout on QSFP28 ports • Maximum Frame Size: 9KB jumbo frames • Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1p, 802.3ad, 802.1AX