Product Type | Layer 3 Campus Core Switch |
Model | Aruba CX 8320 |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core |
System RAM | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 8 GB |
Internal Storage | 64 GB SSD |
Switching Capacity | 2.5 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 1904 Mpps |
MTBF | 275339 hrs |
Weight | 20.94 lbs. |
Power Consumption (Max) | 348 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Dual Hot-swappable Power Supplies |
Power Supply Included | 2 |
Voltage Required | 100–127 / 200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
HP Aruba 8320 48T/6 40GbE QSFP+ Campus Core Switch (JL581A#ABA)





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- High port density with mixed 10GBASE-T and 40GbE QSFP+ provides scalability for growth-heavy network environments
- Exceptional switching capacity and advanced Layer 3 routing enable seamless high-performance data transfer
- TAA compliance and 5-year warranty offer long-term value and meet public sector procurement requirements
Product Overview
The HP Aruba CX 8320 Switch (JL581A#ABA) is a high-performance Layer 3 switch engineered for enterprise campus and aggregation use. It features a 2GHz CPU, 16GB RAM, 64GB SSD, and 8GB flash for efficient processing and reliability. With 48 10GBASE-T/1000BASE-T and (6) 40GbE QSFP+ ports, the switch supports 2.5 Tbps switching capacity to accommodate today's high-bandwidth demands. Optional dual power configurations drawing 348W support redundancy, while its operational range of 0–40°C and storage from -40 to 70°C offer versatile deployment. The device is backed by a 5-year warranty and is TAA compliant, making it suitable for both public and private sector IT infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in |
Depth | 18.6 in |
Height | 1.71 in |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 64.8 dB (maximum) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Aruba AOS-CX Web UI, CLI, REST API |
Remote Cloud Management | Supported via Aruba Central (subscription required) |
Limited Warranty | 5-year Warranty |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 54 |
Port Types | (48) 10GBASE-T/1000BASE-T, (6) 40GbE QSFP+ |
Port Speed (10GBASE-T) | 10/100/1000 Mbps / 10 Gbps |
Port Speed (QSFP+) | 40 Gbps |
Expansion Slots | 6 x QSFP+ |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 Serial Console Port |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Out-of-Band Management |
Data Link Protocol | 10/100/1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T, 40GBASE-X |
Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, Static, ECMP |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CB, IEC 60950, EN 60950 |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, MAC authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Secure Management | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3 |
Packet Filtering | ACLs (Access Control Lists) |
Network Protection | DHCP snooping, ARP protection, dynamic ARP inspection |