Aruba 8320 Layer 3 Switch

About the Aruba 8320

The past several decades in networking have been defined by static, closed networking solutions designed for the clientserver era. Aruba is introducing the Aruba 8320 campus core and aggregation switch series, a game-changing solution offering a flexible and innovative approach to dealing with the demands of the mobile, cloud and IoT era.

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

The 8320 switch series is based on the new ArubaOS-CX, a modern software system for the enterprise core that automates and simplifies many critical and complex network tasks, delivers enhanced fault tolerance and facilitates zeroservice disruption during planned or unplanned controlplane events. The key innovations in ArubaOS-CX are its micro-services style modular architecture, REST APIs, Python scripting capabilities and the Aruba Network Analytics Engine.

ArubaOS-CX is based on a modular architecture that allows individual process re-startability and upgrades. Its REST APIs and Python scripting enables fine-grained programmability of the switch functions and its unique Aruba Network Analytics Engine provides the ability to monitor and troubleshoot the network easily.

The Network Analytics Engine framework is made up of a time series database and associated REST APIs.

The time series database may be used to store configuration and operational state. Customers can use ArubaOS-CX REST APIs, Python scripting capabilities and time series data to write software modules for trouble shooting problems. The time series data may also be used to analyze trends, identify anomalies and predict future capacity requirements.

Technical Specifications of the Aruba 8320

General Information
Manufacturer	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Manufacturer Part Number	JL581A#ABA
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
Port/Expansion Slot Details	6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported	Optical Fiber Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology	40 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology	1000Base-T 40GBase-X 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions
Expansion Slot Type	QSFP+
Total Number of Expansion Slots	6.0
Shared SFP Slot	No
Network & Communication
Layer Supported	3
Management & Protocols
Manageable	Yes
Power Description
Power Source	Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes
Power Consumption	348 W
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Height	1.7"
Width	18.6"
Depth	17.4"
Weight (Approximate)	20.94 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents	8320 Layer 3 Switch 5 x Fans 2 x Power Supplies 1 x 2-Post Rack Kit
Green Compliant	Yes
TAA Compliant	Yes
Environmental Compliance	Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Warranty
Limited Warranty	5 Year

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