HPE Aruba Networking CX 6400 Management Module

The HPE Aruba CX 6400 Management Module is a core control component for the CX 6400 modular switch series. It handles system management, configuration, orchestration, and diagnostics across chassis and line cards. It provides high availability, secure control-plane separation, and supports Aruba’s AOS-CX functionality in enterprise core and aggregation deployments.

Detailed Specifications

Role & Functionality

• Acts as the control / supervisor engine in a CX 6400 chassis
• Manages system-level functions: CLI, Web UI, REST API, SNMP, database, telemetry
• Orchestrates communication between line cards and overall chassis control
• Maintains redundant functionality for high availability and failover in VSX / chassis redundancy

Hardware & Performance

• Processor: Multi-core ARM (e.g. Cortex-A72 or equivalent)
• Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC (for system operations, configuration, logging)
• Storage: 32 GB eMMC Flash for OS, logs, configuration images
• Internal connectivity: high-speed backplane interconnects to line cards

High Availability & Redundancy

• Supports redundant management modules in chassis for failover
• Hitless switchover during upgrades or failures
• Multiple management paths (out-of-band management ports) for resilience

Software & Integration

• Runs Aruba AOS-CX (same OS as line cards) for unified management
• Provides API, CLI, and Web UI access for configuration and telemetry
• Enables advanced features: VSX, Dynamic Segmentation, policy enforcement, analytics

Interfaces & Ports

• Dedicated management Ethernet ports for out-of-band access
• Console port (serial / USB) for local access
• Backplane interface to line cards for internal control, state distribution

Environmental & Physical

• Hot-swappable module in chassis (depending on model)
• Typical operating temperature aligned with chassis specs
• Uses chassis cooling and power systems

Key Features

• Central management and orchestration for the CX 6400 chassis
• Redundant design enables high availability and seamless failover
• Unified OS (AOS-CX) across management and data planes
• Support for advanced orchestration features (API, telemetry, analytics)
• Secure and resilient control-plane architecture

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba CX 6400 Management Module is the supervisory engine for CX 6400 chassis, providing system control, redundancy, API/CLI access, analytics, and integration with AOS-CX across the modular switch environment.

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