| Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
| Weight | 17.66 lbs |
| Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (47 - 63 Hz) |
| Power Redundancy | Yes |
| Power Redundancy Scheme | N+1 |
| Power Supply Type | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
| Installed Power Supply Units | 2 |
| Max Supported Power Supply Units | 2 |
| Power Provided | 550 Watt |
| MTBF | 509714 hours |
| Processor | 1 x 1.8 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | 32 GB |
HP Aruba 8360-12C 12-Port 100G Managed Switch (JL708A#ABB)
Key Benefits
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- Delivers ultra-high throughput and low latency ideal for modern data center backbones
- Supports full stack of enterprise-grade routing and virtualization protocols for scalable deployments
- Redundant design and lifetime warranty reduce operational risk and long-term maintenance costs
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 8360-12C (JL708A#ABB) is an advanced Layer 3 data center switch featuring 12x 100/40 Gigabit QSFP28 ports. With a 2.4 Tbps switching capacity and 1µs latency, it delivers high throughput for modern enterprise infrastructures. This 1U rack-mountable unit includes redundant hot-swappable power and fan modules for mission-critical availability. It supports over 4000 VLANs per port, 9KB Jumbo Frames, and full Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and VRRP. The switch integrates with Aruba CX OS and provides extensive remote management options, complying with both TAA and FIPS 140-2 standards, making it a versatile solution for core, aggregation, and spine-leaf designs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, RMON, SNMPv3, SNMPv2c, TFTP, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, NTP, ICMP |
| Management Protocol Support | IPv4, IPv6, RSTP |
| Cloud Management Platform | Aruba CX OS |
| Included Accessories | 3 fan trays |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.4 in |
| Depth | 16 in |
| Height | 1.7 in |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 15 - 95% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 15 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Routing & Features
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP-4, IGMPv2/v3, VRRP, PIM-SM, Static IPv4/IPv6, GRE, OSPFv3, ECMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), MLDv2 |
| Layer 2/3 Protocol Support | Spanning Tree (STP/MSTP/RSTP), VLAN, DHCP, IGMP Snooping, ARP, ACLs, QoS, sFlow, UDLD, BFD, LACP |
| Virtual Interfaces VLANs per Port | 4094 |
| Advanced Features | VSX, VXLAN, VTEP, Loopback, ECN, MACsec, DCB, DWRR, packet storm protection, congestion control |
Interfaces
| Main Ports | 12 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 / 40 Gigabit QSFP+ |
| Console Ports | 1 x serial (console), 1 x USB-C console |
| Management Ports | 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x USB Type A |
| Interface Subtype | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Switching Capacity | 2.4 Tbps |
| Throughput | 2 Mbps |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9KB |
| MAC Address Table Size |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm | FIPS 140-2 |
| Authentication Methods | SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH v2 |
| MACsec Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Singapore |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | EMC, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, Laser Class 1, UL 60950-1, ISO 7779, VCCI Class A, EN 50581:2012, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, EN 55032:2015, EN 60950-1:2006+A1:2010+A11:2009+A2:2013+A12:2011, EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-1:2014 Class 1 |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1t, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.1AX |