Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Redundant Power Supply Support | Yes |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 146 Watts |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with variable-speed fans |
Weight | 11.02 lbs (5 kg) |
HP Aruba 8360-12C 40Gbps 12-Port Switch JL709A#A1X

Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-performance 40GbE bandwidth ideal for enterprise and data center environments.
- Offers TAA compliance, making it suitable for government and regulated industry use cases.
- Manufactured in Singapore, indicating high production standards and product reliability.
Product Overview
The HP Aruba 8360-12C (JL709A#A1X) is engineered for demanding enterprise networks requiring high data throughput and low latency. Featuring 12 high-speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this wired switch delivers up to 40GBps of bandwidth, ideal for backbone aggregation. The model supports 16GB and 32GB memory configurations, providing performance headroom for advanced networking tasks.
With TAA compliance, the Aruba 8360-12C is suitable for government-regulated environments. Its manufacture in Singapore ensures quality fabrication standards. Integrated into Aruba’s networking ecosystem, it supports advanced manageability and reliability, making it a future-ready solution for growing business needs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Connectivity |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Singapore |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, UL, CSA, CB |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | 802.1X, MAC authentication, Web-based authentication |
ACL Support | Yes, IPv4 and IPv6 access control lists |
Dynamic Segmentation | Yes |
Secure Management Access | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3 |
Traffic Storm Control | Yes |
Port Security | Yes |
DHCP Protection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
MACsec Encryption Support | Yes (on supported modules) |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 12 |
Port Type | QSFP+ (40GbE) |
Uplink Ports | 12 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps per port |
Switching Capacity | 960 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 714 Mpps |
Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
Packet Buffer Size | 32 MB |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.44 x 20.1 in (4.4 x 44.3 x 51.1 cm) |
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 |
Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
MTBF | 406,560 hours (46.4 years) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), Aruba NetEdit, Aruba Central (optional) |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2/v3, CLI, Web UI, REST API |
Cloud-Managed | Optional (via Aruba Central) |
License Requirement | Advanced features may require ArubaOS-CX license |
Automation and Orchestration | Supported with Aruba Central and NetEdit |