HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HPE-ARUBA-CX8325 | Part #: R8N91A | MPN: R8N91A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch from HPE is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Data Center Switch form factor, 100GbE interface, 100GbE speed. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch is a high-performance, fixed-form-factor data center switch engineered for spine and leaf roles in modern cloud-scale architectures. Built on the HPE Aruba CX operating system, it delivers a fully programmable, event-driven network operating environment with a REST API, on-box analytics via the Network Analytics Engine (NAE), and deep telemetry capabilities that enable proactive visibility and automated troubleshooting across the fabric Available in brand new condition. HPE network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | HPE-ARUBA-CX8325 |
| Part Number | R8N91A |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Data Center Switch |
| Interface | 100GbE |
| Speed | 100GbE |
| Product Line | Aruba CX 8325 Series |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R8N91A |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Port Configuration (R8N91A) | 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
| Forwarding Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through and store-and-forward |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, IGMP, VRRP, BFD |
| Overlay Support | EVPN, VXLAN |
| Redundancy | VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active, dual redundant hot-swap power supplies, dual hot-swap fans |
| Management | REST API, gRPC/gNMI, SNMP v2c/v3, SSH, Syslog, ZTP, OpenConfig |
| On-Box Analytics | Network Analytics Engine (NAE) with Python scripting support |
| Operating System | ArubaOS-CX |
| Layer 2 Features | MSTP, RSTP, PVST+, LACP, 802.1Q VLANs, Jumbo frames, LLDP |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, BGP4/BGP4+, IS-IS, Policy-based routing, VRF |
| Security Features | 802.1X port authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP inspection, Role-based access control |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3bs (400GbE), 802.3cd, 802.3by, TAA compliant |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch
What does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch do?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch 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.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch?
Key specifications for the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch: form factor Data Center Switch; new condition; ports 32x 100GbE QSFP28; switching capacity 6.4 Tbps; fabric EVPN-VXLAN, BGP; os AOS-CX with NAE; management Aruba Fabric Composer. Manufacturer part number R8N91A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch 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.