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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6410 v2 Switch is a next-generation modular chassis designed for enterprise core and aggregation networks. It delivers massive scalability, flexible port options (1G to 100G), advanced redundancy, and automation capabilities powered by Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system, ensuring high performance and reliability for data-intensive environments.
Detailed Specifications
General & Chassis
- Model: Aruba CX 6410 v2 (R0X27C)
- Form Factor: Modular 12U rack-mount chassis
- Slot Configuration: Supports up to 10 I/O line card slots
- Supervisor Modules: Dual redundant management modules with quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 @ 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
- Storage: 32 GB eMMC Flash
Performance & Capacity
- Switching Capacity: Up to 28 Tbps
- Throughput: Up to 20 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Latency: Sub-microsecond depending on module configuration
- Packet Buffer: Up to 32 MB (varies by line card)
- Fabric Architecture: Clos-based design for high efficiency and low latency
Ports, Modules & Interfaces
- Line Card Options: Supports 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 25 GbE, 40 GbE, and 100 GbE modules
- PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Class 4 and Class 6 PoE options depending on module
- Uplink Support: 40 GbE or 100 GbE uplinks
- Stacking: VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) for high availability
High Availability & Redundancy
- VSX Support: Enables active-active redundancy and non-stop forwarding
- Power Supplies: Redundant, hot-swappable PSUs
- Cooling: Hot-swappable fan trays with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
- Failover: Hitless software upgrades and control-plane redundancy
Software, Management & Features
- Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
- Management Interfaces: CLI, REST API, Web GUI, Aruba Central, AirWave, SNMP v2/v3
- Advanced Features:
- Dynamic Segmentation and role-based access
- MACsec encryption on supported ports
- Full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRF, EVPN, VXLAN)
- Real-time analytics and NetEdit automation
- Network analytics engine for telemetry and monitoring
Physical & Environmental
- Dimensions (H × W × D): Approx. 52.8 cm × 44.2 cm × 44.8 cm
- Weight: Up to 53 kg fully loaded
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Key Features
- Modular 12U chassis with flexible 1G–100G line card support
- 28 Tbps switching capacity for high-performance networks
- Redundant and hot-swappable components for maximum uptime
- Comprehensive Layer 3 routing and advanced network automation
- Integrated telemetry and analytics for predictive network management
Meta Description
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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6410 v2 Switch is a modular enterprise-grade switch chassis offering 28 Tbps switching, multi-speed port options up to 100 GbE, advanced AOS-CX automation, and robust redundancy — ideal for large campus cores and data-center aggregation.
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