SWITCHES

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6400 Switch Series is a modern, flexible, and intelligent family of modular switches ideal for enterprise campus and data center deployments. With a cloud-native design that combines a fully programmable OS with HPE Aruba Networking CX Network Analytics Engine, the CX 6400 series extends industry-leading monitoring and troubleshooting across the network. Powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers fast, future-ready non-blocking performance. HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) brings high availability and enables fast, uninterrupted upgrades. Support for HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software and the HPE Aruba Networking CX Mobile App validates configurations and simplify deployment. This series offers 5 and 10-slot compact chassis, a choice of line rate interfaces including 25GbE, 100GbE, and full-density 60W Power over Ethernet (PoE) with HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet ideal for access, aggregation and core deployments.

What is new supporting point:
Dynamic segmentation enables enhanced security and simple access for users and Internet of Things (IoT) and leverages TLS-encrypted traffic analytics
Manage through single pane of glass with HPE Aruba Networking Central across wired, wireless, and WAN
High-performance modular Layer 3 switches with BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, and OSPF with robust security, MACsec encryption, and QoS while delivering up to 28 Tbps in non-blocking bandwidth
High-speed, non-blocking 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE with intelligent monitoring, visibility and remediation with the HPE Aruba Networking CX Network Analytics Engine
High availability with industry-leading HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) and redundant power supplies and fans
Full density HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5/5GbE) multi-gigabit, 60W PoE, and SFP+ modules

Management features
Switch type: Managed
Network
Networking standards: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
10G support: Yes
Data transmission
Switching capacity: 14000 Gbit/s
Throughput: 20000 Mpps
Design
Rack mounting: Yes
Stackable: Yes
Form factor: 7U
Performance
Built-in processor: Yes
Processor model: ARM Cortex-A72
Processor frequency: 1800 MHz
Memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8000 MB
Flash memory: 32000 MB
Power
Power source: AC
Power supply included: Yes
AC input voltage: 200 - 240 V
Power consumption note: R0X35A PSU: 1800W at 200–240 VAC, 1100W at 110–127 VAC R0X36A PSU: 3000W at 200–240 VAC, 1500W at 110–127 VAC
Power supply note: Power supply units are not included; order separately. Supports four modular front‑serviceable power supplies with removable rear‑serviceable power cord inlet adapters. Supported power supplies: R0X35A, R0X36A. PoE available will be dependent on the number of management modules, line cards, fan trays and the number of power supplies used. Power supplies not included; order separately.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Yes
Other features
Latency: 1G: 5.32 μSec 10G: 1.48 μSec 25G: 2.78 μSec 40G: 1.31 μSec 100G: 1.42 μSec
Memory and processor: CPU Management Module: Quad-core Arm Cortex™ A72 at 1.8 GHz Line Cards: Dual-core Arm Cortex™ A72 at 1.8 GHz (R0X38A‑R0X45A and R0X38B‑R0X40B) Line Cards: Quad-core Arm Cortex™ A72 at 1.8 GHz (R0X38C‑R0X45C, S0E48A, S1T83A) Memory and flash Management Module: 16 GB DDR4 ECC memory: 32 GB eMMC Flash memory Line Cards: 4 GB DDR4 memory (R0X38A‑R0X45A and R0X38B‑R0X40B) Line Cards: 8 GB DDR4 memory (R0X38C‑R0X45C, S0E48A, S1T83A)
I/O ports: High speed, non-blocking 1/10/25/40/50/100GbE ports 10 I/O module slots maximum depending on model
Performance management: 1 x RJ‑45 console port 1 x USB‑C console port 1 x OOBM port 1 x USB Type-A host port HPE Aruba Networking Management Software (AirWave) HPE Aruba Networking Central HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software HPE Aruba Networking CX Mobile App Command-line interface SNMP v2c/v3 RMON
Weight (imperial): 53.6 kg (118.2 lbs)
Fan: Two field replaceable system fan trays
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions
Width: 528.8 mm
Depth: 442.6 mm
Height: 448.5 mm
Weight: 53.5 kg