- Description
- Specifications
A High-Performance Modular Core With 10GbE and 90W PoE
The Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis (S0U68A) is a Gen7-ASIC modular Layer 3 platform that pushes up to 960 Gbps of switching at 714 Mpps in a compact 4U frame. It backs eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ slots and six half-width line card slots with HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit and 90W Class-8 PoE, making it a strong aggregation and access core for campus and branch networks. Explore more Network Switches and the wider HPE range at IES.
VSX Live Upgrade keeps the network online through non-disruptive software updates, while AOS-CX, the Network Analytics Engine, and HPE Aruba Networking Central give operators consistent automation and deep visibility. Up to four redundant power supplies and N+1 fans round out a resilient build.
Best Suited For
- Campus and branch cores that aggregate 10GbE fiber uplinks
- Access layers powering Wi-Fi 6 APs and IoT with 90W Class-8 PoE
- Networks needing VSX high availability and AOS-CX automation
Key Capabilities
- Up to 960 Gbps switching at 714 Mpps on a Gen7 ASIC.
- 8 x 10GbE SFP+ slots plus 6 half-width line card slots.
- HPE Smart Rate 10GbE with IEEE 802.3bt 90W Class-8 PoE.
- VSX Live Upgrade, AOS-CX management, and up to 4 redundant power supplies.
