Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Model Name | Aruba 8325-48Y8C |
Series | Aruba CX 8325 Series |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 3,571 Mpps |
Processor | 2.2 GHz Quad-core x86 CPU |
System Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
Flash Memory | 8 GB |
Weight | 16.7 lbs. |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 550 Watts |
Power Input | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Redundant Power Support | Yes, hot swappable power supplies |
Hot-Swappable Fans | Yes |
HP Aruba 8325-48Y8C 48x25G + 8x100G Layer 3 Managed Switch





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- - Delivers exceptional throughput and flexibility with 48x25G and 8x100G ports, ideal for core and data center applications
- - Designed with robust processing components and management protocols for scalable, intelligent networking
- - Meets TAA compliance and integrates efficiently into enterprise environments with compact design and power efficiency
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 8325-48Y8C is part of the Aruba CX 8325 Series, built for enterprise-grade networking performance. It features 48 SFP28 25G ports and 8 QSFP28 100G uplinks, delivering high-speed traffic aggregation and 6.4 Tbps switching capacity. Engineered with a 2.2GHz CPU, 16GB RAM, and 8GB flash, this switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing and comprehensive management via SNMP, sFlow, and RMON. Operating within a 550W power envelope, it's optimized for rack deployments and meets TAA compliance standards—ideal for core campus and data center top-of-rack use cases.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Aruba Central (optional) |
Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, REST API, NetEdit |
Licensing Requirement | No mandatory license; optional cloud features may require licenses |
Automation Framework | Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.65 x 17.2 x 22.04 in |
Rack Units | 1U |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 62.9 dB (maximum) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fans |
Interfaces
Total Ethernet Ports | 56 |
25G SFP28 Ports | 48 |
100G QSFP28 Ports | 8 |
Port Types | (48) 25G SFP28 and (8) 100G QSFP28 |
Ethernet Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab, 802.3ae |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, MAC authentication, Web authentication |
Policy-Based Routing | Supported |
Dynamic Segmentation | Yes (via Aruba ClearPass) |
Control Plane Policing | Yes |
Secure Management | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3 |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Certifications | UL, CB, FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, RoHS |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (see Aruba support site for details) |