HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000x Series Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: JL111A | Part #: JL111A | MPN: JL111A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000x Series Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000x Series Switch (JL111A) delivers distributed stateful services switching with AMD Pensando DPU offload, engineered for enterprises requiring hardware-accelerated security and overlay protocol performance at line rate.
This 1U rack-mountable switch combines 48 x 25GbE SFP28 server access ports with 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, running HPE's AOS-CX operating system. The AMD Pensando P4-programmable Data Processing Unit enables stateful firewall enforcement and distributed workload micro-segmentation without impacting throughput, while support for VXLAN with BGP EVPN control plane, BGP, OSPF, and static routing ensures flexible fabric integration. Built for network engineers and infrastructure architects deploying cloud-native data centers, the CX 10000x includes redundant hot-swap power supplies and fan modules with configurable port-to-power and power-to-port airflow options. Management is delivered through REST API, AOS-CX CLI, HPE Aruba Central cloud management, SNMP, and the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) with Python-based scripting capabilities. Standards compliance spans IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1X, RFC 4271 (BGP), and RFC 7348 (VXLAN). For IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE infrastructure, the CX 10000x provides the security, programmability, and operational visibility required for modern enterprise networks. Request a quote through Omnixon Global to explore how this platform accelerates your network transformation.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Series: CX 10000x
- Part Number: JL111A
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Server Access Ports: 48 x 25GbE SFP28
- Uplink Ports: 8 x 100GbE QSFP28
- DPU Technology: AMD Pensando P4-programmable Data Processing Unit
- Operating System: AOS-CX
- Stateful Firewall: Yes — hardware-offloaded via AMD Pensando DPU
- Overlay Protocols: VXLAN with BGP EVPN control plane
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | JL111A |
| Part Number | JL111A |
| Condition | New |
| Series | CX 10000x |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JL111A |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Switching Architecture | Distributed stateful services switch with AMD Pensando DPU offload |
| DPU Technology | AMD Pensando P4-programmable Data Processing Unit |
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Server Access Ports | 48 x 25GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Stateful Firewall | Yes — hardware-offloaded, line-rate stateful ACL enforcement via AMD Pensando DPU |
| Overlay Protocols | VXLAN with BGP EVPN control plane |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, Static routing |
| Management | REST API, AOS-CX CLI, HPE Aruba Central (cloud management), SNMP |
| Analytics Engine | Network Analytics Engine (NAE) with Python-based scripting |
| Micro-segmentation | Distributed workload micro-segmentation with stateful policy enforcement |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies |
| Fans | Hot-swappable, redundant fan modules |
| Airflow | Port-to-power and power-to-port options available |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1X, RFC 4271 (BGP), RFC 7348 (VXLAN) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000x Series Switch
Does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000x Series Switch support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.