HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HPE-ARUBA-CX8400 | Part #: R8N93A | MPN: R8N93A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch from HPE is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Modular Core Switch form factor, 400GbE interface. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 is a modular, chassis-based core switching platform engineered for high-performance campus aggregation and data center interconnect environments. Built on the Aruba CX operating system, the switch delivers a non-blocking architecture with a switching capacity of up to 19.2 Tbps across its modular line card slots, supporting a broad range of 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G interface options. The chassis design accommodates up to eight line card slo 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-CX8400 |
| Part Number | R8N93A |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Modular Core Switch |
| Interface | 400GbE |
| Series | CX 8400 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R8N93A |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis |
| Chassis Slots | 8 line card slots |
| Maximum Switching Capacity | 19.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 4.76 Bpps |
| Supported Interface Speeds | 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G |
| Management Modules | Dual, hot-swappable with hitless failover |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC options |
| Fan Modules | Hot-swappable, redundant fan trays |
| Layer 2 Protocols | VLAN, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, LLDP, MLAG |
| Layer 3 Protocols | BGP, OSPF, OSPFv3, IS-IS, PIM, VRF, RIP |
| Overlay and Fabric Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Operating System | Aruba CX NOS |
| Programmability | REST API, Python scripting, Network Analytics Engine (NAE) |
| Cloud Management | HPE Aruba Central |
| Security Features | MACsec, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, Dynamic Segmentation |
| IPv6 Support | Yes — full dual-stack routing and management |
| High Availability | Dual management modules, graceful restart, BFD |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch
What does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch do?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 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 8400 Switch?
Key specifications for the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch: form factor Modular Core Switch; new condition; type Modular Chassis (5/8-slot); switching capacity Up to 19.2 Tbps; ports 100GbE/400GbE modules; routing EVPN-VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, MPLS; redundancy Dual supervisors, hot-swap PSU/fans; management AOS-CX with NAE. Manufacturer part number R8N93A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8400 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.