Aruba CX 8325H-16p- 16 × 100GbE QSFP28 Non-PoE, Front-to-Back/Back-to-Front Airflow, 4 Fans, 2 PSUs, Resilient Campus/Data Center Switch

The Aruba CX8325H-16C is a high-performance, 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 switch engineered for modern campus cores, aggregation layers, and data center deployments. Featuring 16 × 25GbE/100GbE SFP28 ports, it delivers a robust 3.2 Tbps switching capacity, enabling ultra-low latency and high-throughput connectivity for mission-critical applications. Powered by ArubaOS-CX, the switch offers advanced automation, intelligent telemetry, and programmability, allowing IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.

With dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and fan trays, the CX8325H-16C provides enterprise-grade high availability and operational resilience. Its versatile deployment options 8325H 16p front-to-back (S4B22A) or back-to-front (S4B23A) airflow—allow seamless integration into diverse data center and campus environments while aligning with existing cooling strategies. Designed for scalability, energy efficiency, and comprehensive security, this switch ensures future-ready network infrastructure capable of supporting evolving workloads, cloud services, and multi-tenant architectures.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 16 × 25GbE/100GbE SFP28
  
• Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps
  
• Forwarding Rate: 1,200 Mpps
  
• CPU: Multi-core processor, 2.0 GHz
  
• System Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Onboard Storage: 8 GB + optional 64 GB internal SSD
  
• Packet Buffer: 32 MB shared
  
• MAC Address Table: 49,152 entries
  
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
  
• High Availability: Dual redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fan trays
  
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back (S4B22A) / Back-to-front (S4B23A)
  
• Advanced Features: EVPN-VXLAN, VSX, MACsec AES-256, automation via ArubaOS-CX, REST APIs, Python scripting, telemetry, QoS
  
  

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Robust Switching Performance

The Aruba CX8325H-16C delivers a non-blocking 3.2 Tbps switching fabric with a forwarding rate of 1,200 Mpps, providing consistent high-speed connectivity for campus core, aggregation, and data center deployments. It supports jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes and a large MAC address table, enabling efficient handling of bandwidth-intensive applications like virtualization, cloud services, and high-performance storage. The hardware architecture ensures low-latency and predictable performance even under heavy traffic loads, making it ideal for critical enterprise environments.

Intelligent Telemetry and Programmability

Powered by ArubaOS-CX, the switch incorporates real-time telemetry and historical data analysis for proactive network monitoring and predictive issue detection. Built-in programmability through REST APIs and Python scripting allows IT teams to automate repetitive tasks, streamline operations, and optimize network performance. Custom dashboards, alerts, and reporting provide granular visibility into network behavior, enabling rapid identification and resolution of bottlenecks or faults.

Redundancy and Continuous Uptime

Designed for mission-critical networks, the CX8325H-16C provides dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and fan trays for high availability. It supports VSX (Virtual Switching Extension), enabling two switches to operate as a single logical unit for seamless failover and simplified multi-chassis management. Non-disruptive upgrades and maintenance further minimize downtime, ensuring continuous service even during configuration changes or patching.

Deployment Flexibility

The switch is offered in two SKUs to match specific airflow and installation requirements:

• 8325H 16p S4B22A - Front-to-back airflow
• 8325H 16p S4B23A - Back-to-front airflow

This adaptability allows integration into diverse campus or data center layouts, accommodating existing cooling strategies, rack arrangements, and redundancy configurations, and simplifying both new deployments and upgrades.

Comprehensive Security Features

Security is reinforced through MACsec AES-256 encryption, 802.1X authentication, role-based access control, and ACL enforcement across L2–L4 traffic. Additional safeguards include DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and IP Source Guard. Compliance with RoHS, CE, and UL ensures enterprise-grade safety standards, while integrated monitoring and alerts protect against unauthorized access and help maintain regulatory compliance.

Future-Proof Scalability

The CX8325H-16C supports seamless scaling from legacy 10/25GbE to high-speed 25/100GbE networks. It includes advanced L2/L3 capabilities, EVPN-VXLAN support, and multi-tenant functionality, enabling cloud-ready network architectures that grow alongside enterprise needs. Non-blocking design ensures consistent performance as additional devices and traffic are added.

Automation and Network Orchestration

The switch integrates with ArubaOS-CX management and analytics tools for automated provisioning, configuration consistency, and centralized monitoring. Features like Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), programmable APIs, and telemetry reduce manual interventions, accelerate deployments, and support software-defined networking practices for more agile network operations.

Advanced Monitoring and Diagnostics

Built-in telemetry, logging, and alerting tools provide deep insights into network performance, enabling administrators to detect anomalies and troubleshoot issues efficiently. This proactive monitoring reduces downtime, maintains high service levels for applications, and ensures reliable performance across campus and data center deployments.

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WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

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