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HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series
HPE Aruba CX 8100-48XT4C
1.76 Tbps
Switching capacity
1,309 Mpps
Forwarding rate
100 GbE
Uplinks with breakout
1U
Aggregation / ToR
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Key Specifications
Switching capacity1.76 Tbps
Forwarding rate1,309 Mpps
Port speedsSmart Rate 1/2.5/5G · 10/25/40/100GbE
Breakout40/100G → 4× 10G / 4× 25G
Models8100-48XT4C, 8100-24XT4XF4C, 8100-24XF4C
Operating systemAOS-CX
Form factor1U
HPE ArubaSKU: CX 8100-48XT4C

HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series

1.76 Tbps · 1,309 Mpps · Smart Rate + 10/25/40/100GbE — value campus aggregation & DC top-of-rack

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 is a 1U switch delivering 1.76 Tbps of switching and 1,309 Mpps forwarding, with line-rate Smart Rate (1/2.5/5 Gbps), 10/25/40/100GbE connectivity. Its 40/100G ports break out to 4× 10G or 4× 25G for flexible aggregation. Running AOS-CX, it is a cost-effective choice for enterprise campus aggregation and data-centre server top-of-rack connectivity.

  • 1.76 Tbps switching · 1,309 Mpps forwarding · 1U
  • Smart Rate (1/2.5/5G), 10/25/40/100GbE line-rate
  • 40/100G ports break out to 4× 10G or 4× 25G
  • AOS-CX cloud-native OS with Network Analytics Engine
  • Models incl. 8100-48XT4C, 8100-24XT4XF4C, 8100-24XF4C

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

Cost-effective aggregation

1.76 Tbps and 1,309 Mpps with Smart Rate plus 10/25/40/100GbE makes the CX 8100 a value platform for campus aggregation and data-centre server top-of-rack without over-buying capacity.

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Flexible breakout

40/100G ports break out to 4× 10G or 4× 25G, so a single CX 8100 can aggregate a wide mix of server and access-uplink speeds.

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AOS-CX everywhere

The same cloud-native AOS-CX operating system as the rest of the Aruba CX line — one OS, consistent automation, analytics and management from access to data centre.

About the Aruba CX 8100

Technical Specifications

Switching capacity1.76 Tbps
Forwarding rate1,309 Mpps
Port speedsSmart Rate 1/2.5/5G · 10/25/40/100GbE
Breakout40/100G → 4× 10G / 4× 25G
Models8100-48XT4C, 8100-24XT4XF4C, 8100-24XF4C
Operating systemAOS-CX
Form factor1U
Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Campus aggregation

Aggregate access switches with 100G uplinks.

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Server top-of-rack

10/25GbE server connectivity in the data centre.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the CX 8100 used for?

The CX 8100 is a 1U aggregation and data-centre top-of-rack switch (1.76 Tbps, 1,309 Mpps) with Smart Rate plus 10/25/40/100GbE. It is a cost-effective choice for campus aggregation and server connectivity where the higher capacity of the CX 8325/8360 is not required.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.

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Configuration Services

We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.

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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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