Aruba CX 8400 Switch Series

A highly available, modular switching solution that is ideal for the most demanding campus core and data center networks.

The difference in Aruba campus core and data center switches

Here’s how we bring performance, simplicity, and peace of mind to the center of your network.

High-speed, fully distributed architecture

High-performance 19.2Tbps switching (1.2Tbps/slot) capacity with up to 7.142Bpps for throughput.

Future proof your Enterprise network infrastructure

Advanced Layer 2/3 feature set includes BGP, EVPN, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6. Switching and routing is performed in the I/O modules, meeting the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications today and in the future.

Industry-leading line rate performance

Provides carrier-class high availability with industry-leading line rate performance. 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE/100GbE connectivity in a compact 8-slot chassis.

Deep segmentation across data center and campus networks

Dynamic VXLAN with BGP-EVPN for deep segmentation across data center and campus networks to help simplify network operations.

Performance

High-speed fully distributed architecture
  • Provides up to 19.2Tbps switching capacity with up to 7.142Bpps for throughput; all switching and routing is performed in the I/O modules; meets the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications today and in the future.

Physical interfaces

  • Supports a maximum of 256 10GbE (SFP/SFP+) or 25GbE (SFP28) ports, or 64 40GbE (QSFP+) ports, or 48 ports 40/100GbE (QSFP28) combination

Modules

  • Aruba 8400X 32-port 10GbE SFP/SFP+ with MACsec Advanced Module (JL363A)
  • Aruba 8400X 8-port 40GbE QSFP+ Advanced Module (JL365A)
  • Aruba 8400X 6-port 40GbE/100GbE QSFP28 Advanced Module (JL366A)
  • Aruba 8400X-32Y 32-port 1/10/25G SFP/SFP+/SFP28 Module (JL687A)

Accessories

  • Aruba 8400X 7.2Tbps Fabric Module (JL367A)
  • Aruba 8400 Management Module (JL368A)
  • Aruba X731 Fan Tray (JL369A)
  • Aruba 8400 Fan for X731 Fan Tray (JL370A)
  • Aruba 8400 1 Fan Tray and 6 Fans Bundle (JL371A)

Power supply

  • Aruba X382 54VDC 2700W AC Power Supply (JL372A)

Mounting kit

  • Aruba X464 4-post Rack Rail Kit (JL373A)
  • Aruba X462 2-post Rack Rail Kit (JL374A)

Physical characteristics

  • Dimensions: 17.4(w) x 26(d) x 13.8(h) in. (44.1 x 66.0 x 35.1 cm) (8U height)
  • Weight
    • Empty configuration weight: 76 lbs (34 kg)
    • JL376A weight: 164 lbs (74 kg)
    • Full configuration weight: 241 lbs (109 kg)

Mounting and enclosure

  • Mounts in an EIA standard 19-inch rack or other equipment cabinet (hardware included); horizontal surface mounting only

Environmental

  • Operating: 32°F to 104°F (-0°C to 40°C) with 5% to 95%, non-condensing
  • Non-Operating: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) with 5% to 95%, non-condensing
  • Max Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000ft (3.048 Km)
  • Max Non-Operating Altitude: Up to 30,000ft (9.144 Km)
  • Acoustics
    • Sound Power (LWAd) 7.3 Bel
    • Sound Pressure (LpAm) (Bystander) 55.6 dB

Electrical characteristics

  • Frequency: 47-63 Hz
  • AC voltage: 90 – 140/180 – 264 VAC
  • DC voltage
  • Current: 16 A
  • Power output: 2750 W

Safety

  • EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013
  • EN62368-1:2014
  • IEC 60950-1:2005 Ed.2; Am 1:2009+A2:2013
  • IEC62368-1, Ed. 2
  • IEC60825:2007 (Applies to products with lasers)
  • UL60950-1, CSA 22.2 No 60950-1
  • UL62368-1 Ed. 2

Emissions

  • VCCI Class A; EN 55022 Class A; CISPR 22 Class A; IEC/EN 61000-3-2;
  • IEC/EN 61000-3-3; ICES-003 Class A; AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A; FCC
  • (CFR 47, Part 15) Class A; GB9254
  • EN55032:2012 Class A
  • CISPR32:2012 Class A

Immunity

  • Generic: Directive 2014/35/EU
  • EN: EN 55024:2010+ A1:2001 + A2:2003; ETSI EN 300 386 V1.3.3
  • ESD: EN 61000-4-2
  • Radiated: EN 61000-4-3
  • EFT/Burst: EN 61000-4-4
  • Surge: EN 61000-4-5
  • Conducted: EN 61000-4-6
  • Power frequency magnetic field: IEC 61000-4-8
  • Voltage dips and interruptions: EN 61000-4-11
  • Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2
  • Flicker: EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3

Management

  • Out-of-band management (serial RS-232C); SNMP Manager; Telnet; terminal interface (serial RS-232C); modem interface; IEEE 802.3 Ethernet MIB; Ethernet Interface MIB

Additional Specifications

  • For additional specifications, please see the data sheet.

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