Aruba Networking CX 8325-48Y8C - Layer 3 Managed Switch

The Aruba Networking CX 8325-48Y8C Layer 3 Managed Switch (JL857A) is a high-density aggregation switch for data centre networks. It provides a 6400 Gbit/s switching capacity via 48 SFP/SFP+/SFP28 and 8 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports. Supporting 1, 10, 25, 40, and 100 GbE speeds, the switch offers flexible connectivity for campus and cloud workloads. Its Layer 3 capabilities enable wire-speed routing.

The hardware operates in temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, with non-condensing relative humidity between 5% and 95%. Power inputs range from 100–240 VAC or -36–72 VDC, with a maximum power consumption of 480 W. This 1U rack-mountable unit measures 436.9 mm wide, 559.8 mm deep, and 41.9 mm high, and weighs 9.8 kg. Hot-swappable components are included to maintain system availability during maintenance or upgrades.

• Forwarding performance of up to 2000 Mpps
• 32 MB packet buffer to manage traffic bursts
• Storage temperature range of -40°C to 70°C
• Supports IEEE standards, including 802.1Q (VLAN tagging) and 802.3ad (link aggregation)
• TAA compliant for government and trade procurement requirements