HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C)
Brand: HP | Category: Network Switches
SKU: JL897A | Part #: JL897A | MPN: JL897A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C)
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C) delivers cut-through forwarding architecture optimized for low-latency, high-throughput data center operations. With a switching capacity of 3.2 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 1.2 Bpps, this 1U rack-mountable switch from HP is engineered to handle demanding enterprise workloads without bottlenecks. Network engineers and infrastructure teams seeking predictable, wire-speed performance will find this platform purpose-built for modern cloud and virtualized environments.
The CX10K-48Y8C combines 48 ports of 25GbE SFP28 connectivity with 8 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 for flexible, high-density interconnect. An integrated AMD Pensando DPU per line card enables distributed stateful services—including firewall, microsegmentation, NAT, and flow telemetry—all processed at line rate without performance penalty. The switch runs AOS-CX operating system and integrates seamlessly with HPE Aruba Networking Central for unified management alongside Pensando Policy and Services Manager for advanced policy orchestration. Support for BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, and static routing, combined with VXLAN and EVPN overlay capabilities, ensures deployment flexibility across hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies and redundant hot-swappable fans deliver the high availability required in mission-critical environments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP (HPE Aruba Networking)
- Part Number: JL897A
- Model: CX 10000 Series Switch CX10K-48Y8C
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Port Configuration: 48 × 25GbE SFP28, 8 × 100GbE QSFP28
- Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.2 Bpps
- Security: Distributed stateful firewall, microsegmentation, role-based access control (RBAC), MACsec support
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HP |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | JL897A |
| Part Number | JL897A |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JL897A |
| Model | CX 10000 Series Switch CX10K-48Y8C |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| 25GbE SFP28 Ports | 48 |
| 100GbE QSFP28 Ports | 8 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1.2 Bpps |
| Integrated DPU | AMD Pensando DPU per line card for stateful distributed services |
| Stateful Services | Distributed stateful firewall, microsegmentation, NAT, flow telemetry at line rate |
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Management & Orchestration | HPE Aruba Networking Central, Pensando Policy and Services Manager (PSM) |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, static routing |
| Overlay Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Security Features | Distributed stateful ACLs, microsegmentation, role-based access control (RBAC), MACsec support |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry, per-flow visibility via Pensando PSM, sFlow |
| High Availability | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC power supplies (hot-swappable) |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band RJ-45 management port, USB console port |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad, 802.3ad, 802.1X, 802.3ae, 802.1AB (LLDP) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C)
What does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C) do?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C) 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 HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C) compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switch (CX10K-48Y8C) 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.