Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series
Brand: Aruba | Category: Network Switches
SKU: R9W15A | Part #: R9W15A | MPN: R9W15A
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About the Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series
The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series (part number R9W15A) delivers non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward switching architecture purpose-built for data center spine/core, AI/ML fabric, and enterprise campus core deployments. Aruba's flagship platform combines line-rate forwarding with carrier-grade reliability through VSX active-active redundancy featuring sub-second failover, redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, and comprehensive routing protocol support including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, IGMP, and full IPv4/IPv6 capability.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams benefit from Aruba's open ArubaOS-CX operating system paired with extensive automation and telemetry via the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) with on-switch scripting and streaming telemetry. Management flexibility spans REST API, SNMP v2c/v3, SSH, and dual console interfaces (RJ-45 and USB-C), while optional Aruba Central cloud-based lifecycle management delivers AI-driven insights. Enterprise-grade security includes MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), ACLs, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), RADIUS, and TACACS+ authentication. Layer 2 capabilities encompass MSTP, RSTP, PVST+, VXLAN, and EVPN for modern fabric architectures, with QoS delivery through DSCP marking/remarking, strict priority queuing, and weighted round robin scheduling. The fixed 1U/2U rack-mountable chassis design (varies by SKU within series) meets IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1X, and 802.3ad compliance standards.
Target Deployment Scenarios
- Data center spine and core switching with non-blocking forwarding architecture
- AI/ML fabric acceleration requiring low-latency, high-throughput interconnects
- Enterprise campus core networks demanding VSX active-active redundancy and sub-second failover
- Multi-tenant environments leveraging VXLAN, EVPN, and advanced Layer 2/3 segmentation
- Zero-trust security deployments utilizing MACsec encryption and granular access control policies
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Aruba |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | R9W15A |
| Part Number | R9W15A |
| Condition | New |
| Series | CX 9300 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R9W15A |
| Product Line | Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series |
| Network Operating System | ArubaOS-CX |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward capable |
| High Availability | VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active redundancy with sub-second failover |
| Redundancy Features | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans |
| Management Interfaces | REST API, SNMP v2c/v3, SSH, Console (RJ-45 and USB-C) |
| Automation and Telemetry | Network Analytics Engine (NAE) with on-switch scripting and streaming telemetry |
| Cloud Management | Aruba Central (optional cloud-based lifecycle management and AI insights) |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Layer 2 Features | MSTP, RSTP, PVST+, VXLAN, EVPN, LAG/LACP |
| Security Features | MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), ACLs, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| QoS | DSCP marking and remarking, strict priority queuing, weighted round robin |
| Form Factor | Fixed 1U/2U rack-mountable chassis (varies by SKU within series) |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.1AE (MACsec) |
| Target Deployment | Data center spine/core, AI/ML fabric, enterprise campus core |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series
What does the Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series do?
The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series compatible with my infrastructure?
The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.