Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Network Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
CPU | Quad-Core ARM Cortex A72 1.8 GHz |
Switching Capacity | 800 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 595.2 Mpps |
Power Supply | Internal (Dual Redundant Optional) |
Power Requirements | 100–240VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Maximum Power Consumption | 375 W |
MTBF | 408,472 hours (calculated based on Telcordia SR-332-issue 4 @ 25°C) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fans |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
HPE Aruba CX 8100-24XF4C Switch, 24x SFP+/4x QSFP28, R9W86A#ABA




Key Benefits

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- - Offers ultra-fast uplink capabilities with 100GbE support via QSFP28 ports, ideal for high-traffic aggregation points
- - Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, reducing long-term maintenance and replacement costs for enterprise IT teams
- - TAA compliance and U.S. localization make it a secure and compliant choice for government and regulated sector usage
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100-24XF4C (R9W86A#ABA) switch brings high-throughput performance with 24 SFP/SFP+ and 4 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports, ideal for enterprises seeking speed and scalability. Powered by a Quad-Core ARM Cortex A72 1.8 GHz processor, it handles complex data flows efficiently. Flexible voltage input (100–240V) with 375W max power consumption and TAA compliance make it suitable for global, mission-critical deployments. A limited lifetime warranty adds long-term value to this robust, next-gen networking switch.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Aruba Central (optional) |
On-box Management | Aruba AOS-CX CLI, Web GUI, REST API |
Licensing Model | Hardware includes basic features; advanced features via subscription |
Telemetry and Monitoring | Yes, via Aruba NetEdit and Aruba Central |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.32 x 17.5 x 1.73 in (440 x 444.5 x 44 mm) |
Weight | 9.98 lb (4.53 kg) |
Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | Up to 60.4 dB |
Interfaces
Total Network Ports | 28 |
10 Gigabit SFP+ Ports | 24 |
40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 Ports | 4 |
Management Port (RJ-45) | 1 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-A (for file transfer and configuration) |
Console Ports | 1 x USB-C, 1 x RJ-45 serial |
Packet Buffer Memory | 42 MB |
MAC Address Table Size | 64,000 entries |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | IPv4 and IPv6 supported |
MACsec | Yes (MACsec-256 supported on select ports) |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
DHCP Protection | Yes (Snooping, Option 82) |
Dynamic ARP Protection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
802.1X Network Access Control | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Singapore |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, ICES, BSMI, CCC, RoHS |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, EN 62368-1 |