HPE Aruba Networking Portfolio
Wired, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud management — a complete campus-to-data-centre networking stack from a single vendor.
Aruba CX 6300 Series — Campus & Access
Stackable Layer 3 switch for enterprise access, aggregation, and core. Switching capacity up to 1,760 Gbps, throughput up to 1,310 MPPS, VSF stacking up to 10 switches with 400 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Supports BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF on AOS-CX. Full 90W Class 8 PoE on select models.
Aruba CX 8325 Series — Core & Data Centre
Campus core, aggregation, and data centre top-of-rack/end-of-row switch. Switching capacity over 6.4 Tbps, line-rate 1/10/25/40/100 Gbps, 1U form factor. BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, VRF-Lite, IPv6, and Network Analytics Engine. CX 8325P adds PTP IEEE 1588v2 for 5G/edge timing.
Aruba AP-655 — Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band
Enterprise Wi-Fi 6E access point: 4×4 MIMO tri-band, combined peak 7.8 Gbps (6 GHz 160 MHz: 4.8 Gbps; 5 GHz 80 MHz: 2.4 Gbps; 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps). Dual 5 Gbps Ethernet ports for uplink resiliency. Ultra tri-band filtering minimises 5 GHz / 6 GHz interference.
Aruba AP-635 — Wi-Fi 6E TAA-Compliant
Tri-band 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6E campus access point with internal antennas. TAA-compliant for government and federal procurement. Automatic regulatory rule updates for global 6 GHz compliance. Managed via Aruba Central or on-premises controllers.
Aruba Central — Cloud Management
AI-powered cloud management platform for Aruba switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Unified dashboard across campus, branch, and remote sites. AI Insights detects anomalies, predicts failures, and recommends remediations. Zero-touch provisioning for rapid branch deployments.
Aruba ClearPass — Network Access Control
Policy-based network access control and device profiling. Authenticates wired and wireless clients via 802.1X, MAC authentication, and captive portal. Integrates with MDM platforms and security orchestration tools. Dynamic segmentation isolates IoT devices automatically.
Aruba Product Family Overview
| Product Family | Type | Capacity | Throughput | Stacking | Key Protocols | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba CX 6300 Series | Layer 3 Stackable Access/Aggregation | 1,760 Gbps | 1,310 MPPS | VSF ×10 / 400 Gbps | BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF | AOS-CX |
| Aruba CX 8325 Series | Campus Core / DC ToR/EoR | 6.4+ Tbps | Line-rate | N/A (core role) | BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, VRF-Lite, IPv6 | AOS-CX |
| Aruba AP-655 (Wi-Fi 6E) | Tri-band 4×4 MIMO Campus AP | 7.8 Gbps peak | 4.8 Gbps @ 6 GHz | 2× 5GbE uplinks | WPA3, 802.1X, 802.11ax | Aruba OS / Central |
| Aruba AP-635 (Wi-Fi 6E) | Tri-band 2×2 MIMO Campus AP (TAA) | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band | — | — | WPA3, 802.1X, 802.11ax | Aruba OS / Central |
Frequently Asked Questions — HPE Aruba Networking
What is HPE Aruba Networking?
HPE Aruba Networking is HPE's complete enterprise networking portfolio, spanning wired switching (CX series), wireless access points (Wi-Fi 6E), SD-WAN (EdgeConnect), and cloud management (Aruba Central). HPE acquired Aruba Networks in 2015 for $3 billion, and Aruba is now HPE's primary networking brand. The Aruba CX switching platform runs AOS-CX, a modern cloud-native network operating system with full automation and analytics capabilities.
What is the difference between Aruba CX 6300 and CX 8325?
The Aruba CX 6300 is a stackable access and aggregation switch designed for campus access layers, office connectivity, and smaller data centre deployments. It supports VSF stacking of up to 10 switches, switching capacity up to 1,760 Gbps, and full PoE options. The Aruba CX 8325 is a high-performance core and data centre switch with over 6.4 Tbps switching capacity, line-rate 1/10/25/40/100 Gbps ports, and is designed for campus core, aggregation, and data centre top-of-rack roles where maximum throughput is required.
What is Aruba CX Wi-Fi 6E and why does it matter?
Wi-Fi 6E extends Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) into the 6 GHz frequency band, providing up to 1.2 GHz of additional spectrum that is completely free of legacy Wi-Fi interference. The Aruba AP-655 delivers a combined peak throughput of 7.8 Gbps across three bands (6 GHz at 4.8 Gbps, 5 GHz at 2.4 Gbps, 2.4 GHz at 574 Mbps). For environments with high device density — conference rooms, auditoriums, warehouses — Wi-Fi 6E delivers dramatically better throughput and lower latency than previous generations.
What is Aruba Central?
Aruba Central is HPE's cloud-based network management platform that provides a unified dashboard for managing Aruba switches, access points, and SD-WAN devices from a single interface. It includes AI Insights (anomaly detection and predictive analytics), zero-touch provisioning, role-based access control, and detailed client and application visibility. Aruba Central can manage networks across campus, branch office, and remote worker environments from a single cloud portal.
Can Servnet supply HPE Aruba networking equipment in the UK?
Yes — Servnet is an authorised HPE reseller and can supply the full Aruba networking portfolio including CX switches, Wi-Fi 6E access points, SD-WAN appliances, ClearPass, and Aruba Central licences. We provide expert pre-sales design consultancy, competitive UK pricing, and post-sales support. Contact sales@servnetuk.com or call 0800 987 4111 for a networking quote or design review.
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