Aruba 8320 Layer 3 Switch

About the Aruba 8320

Aruba 8320 Switch Series

The past several decades in networking have been defined by static, closed networking solutions designed for the client-server era. The Aruba CX 8320 campus core and aggregation switch is a game-changing solution offering a flexible and innovative approach to dealing with the demands of the mobile, cloud and IoT era. The Aruba CX 8320 also serves as a top of rack (ToR) switch for data centers needing 10GbE connectivity to servers and 40GbE to the spine.

The CX 8320 provides industry-leading line rate 1/10GbE (SFP/SFP+ and 10GBASE-T) and 40GbE connectivity in a compact 1U form factor. Together with the modular Aruba CX 8400 chassis and the Aruba CX 8325 series,, the CX 8320 rounds out Aruba's switching portfolio with an enterprise core and aggregation solution that ensures higher performance and higher uptime.

Technical Specifications of the Aruba 8320

General Information
Manufacturer	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Manufacturer Part Number	JL581A#B2E
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.hpe.com
Brand Name	HPE
Product Series	8320
Product Name	8320 Layer 3 Switch
Product Type	Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Network Ports	48
Modular	Yes
Network (RJ-45)	Yes
Port/Expansion Slot Details	48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported	Twisted Pair Optical Fiber
Ethernet Technology	40 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology	40GBase-X 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions
Expansion Slot Type	QSFP+
Total Number of Expansion Slots	6.0
Network & Communication
Layer Supported	3
Networking Standards	IEEE 802.3ae IEEE 802.1ak IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.3z IEEE 802.1ab IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1s IEEE 802.1w IEEE 802.3ba IEEE 802.1t IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ad IEEE 802.1AX
Management & Protocols
Manageable	Yes
Power Description
Input Voltage	230 V AC 120 V AC
Frequency	50 Hz 60 Hz
Power Source	Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes
Number of Power Supplies Supported	2
Power Consumption	348 W
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit	1U
Form Factor	Surface Mount Cabinet Mount Rack-mountable
Height	1.7"
Width	18.6"
Depth	17.4"
Weight (Approximate)	20.94 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents	8320 Layer 3 Switch 2 x Power Supplies (JL480A) With No Open PS Slots 5 X Fan Tray Bundles (JL481A) With No Open FT Slots 2-Post Rack Kit (JL482B)
Green Compliant	Yes
Environmental Compliance	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Warranty
Limited Warranty	Lifetime

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