Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Model | HP Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C |
Manufacturer Part Number | R8P13A#ABA |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 21.45 lbs. |
Power Requirements | 100-240VAC |
Power Consumption (Max) | 550 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Internal dual redundant power supplies |
Processor | 2.9 GHz CPU + Dual 3 GHz Pensando Elba DPUs |
Installed RAM | 32 GB |
Storage Capacity | 64 GB SSD |
HP Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C Switch, 48 SFP28, 6 QSFP28, R8P13A#ABA




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- - Delivers edge-accelerated services and reduces backhaul latency with integrated Pensando DPU technology
- - Consolidates performance and security functions to reduce appliance sprawl, improving ROI and lowering total cost of ownership
- - TAA compliance and U.S. manufacturing make it ideal for government or regulated sector deployments
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000-48Y6C is a high-performance 1RU switch integrating 48 SFP28 and 6 QSFP28 ports with support for 100 Gbps throughput. Powered by dual 3GHz Pensando Elba DPUs and a 2.9GHz CPU, it enables distributed services at the edge while enhancing network security and efficiency. Equipped with 32 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, and advanced Layer 3 routing, it supports remote management via SNMP and suits demanding enterprise environments. TAA compliant and efficient at 550W, this model minimizes cost and complexity by avoiding centralized traffic chokepoints.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
Certifications | UL, CE, CB, FCC, RoHS |
Environmental Standards | REACH, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Firewall | Yes, with Pensando distributed services |
Access Control | 802.1X, MAC authentication, RADIUS |
Threat Detection | Real-time East-West traffic inspection |
Micro-Segmentation | Supported |
Encryption | MACsec 256-bit |
Security Policy Enforcement | Hardware-accelerated with embedded DPU firewall |
Interfaces
Total Network Ports | 54 |
SFP28 Ports | 48 |
QSFP28 Ports | 6 |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Switching Capacity | 4.8 Tbps |
Packet Forwarding Rate | 2,380 Mpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 256,000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.25 Inch |
Depth | 20.12 Inch |
Height | 1.75 Inch |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dB (typical) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3, Aruba NetEdit |
Management Platform | Aruba Central (optional licensing) |
Licensing Model | Perpetual or subscription-based licenses |
Telemetry Support | Streaming telemetry supported |
Automation Support | Yes, via NetEdit and REST API |