Aruba CX8320-32P (JL579A) – 32 × 40GbE QSFP+ L3 Fixed Core/Aggregation Switch, Redundant PSU & Hot-Swappable Fans

HPE Aruba CX8320-32P is a high-performance, enterprise-class Layer 3 managed switch built for campus cores and data center aggregation. With 32 × 10/25GbE ports and 8 × 40GbE QSFP uplinks, it delivers up to 2.5 Tbps switching capacity with low-latency, line-rate forwarding. Powered by AOS-CX, it offers full automation, programmability, and real-time network telemetry through REST APIs, Python scripting, and the Network Analytics Engine (NAE).

Designed for reliability and high availability, the CX8320-32P includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, along with HPE Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for continuous uptime. Advanced Layer 2/3 features such as BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6 ensure secure, scalable, and efficient network operations. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it ideal for top-of-rack deployments connecting 10/25GbE servers to 40GbE spine switches.

CX8320-32p (JL579A)

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 32 × 40GbE QSFP+
• Port Flexibility: 4 × 10GbE connections
• Switching Capacity: Up to 2.5 Tbps
• System Memory: 64 GB DDR4
• Onboard Storage: 2 × 480 GB SSD
• Packet Buffer: Distributed high-speed buffering
• MAC Address Table: Large and scalable for core/aggregation routing
• Jumbo Frames: Supports Ethernet frames up to 9,216 bytes
• High Availability: 1+1 redundant AC/DC power supplies, 5 front-to-back hot-swappable fans, VSX virtualization support
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back cooling
• Advanced Features: HPE AOS-CX automation with REST APIs/Python scripting, VSX virtualization, MACsec, BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS/SRv6, EVPN-VXLAN, advanced QoS, telemetry via NAE and programmable interfaces

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VSX and High Availability:

The CX8320-32P supports HPE Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX), enabling two switches to operate as an active-active pair. This ensures continuous traffic forwarding, rapid failover, and deterministic network paths, eliminating the need for spanning tree while allowing seamless topologies for mission-critical deployments.

Automation and Programmability:

Built-in AOS-CX automation allows network operators to provision, monitor, and configure using REST APIs, Python scripting, and Ansible playbooks. The Network Analytics Engine (NAE) provides real-time insights into interface health, traffic flows, and packet drops, enabling proactive troubleshooting and predictive network planning.

Security and Access Control:

Inline MACsec encryption on uplinks secures data-plane traffic, while ACLs and role-based access control (RBAC) protect management access. Authentication through 802.1X, RADIUS, and TACACS+ ensures compliant operations for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.

High-Performance Design:

With line-rate forwarding across all 10/25GbE and 40GbE ports, deep packet buffers, and advanced QoS, the CX8320-32P guarantees predictable, low-latency performance for virtualization, storage, and high-density server deployments.

Cloud and Hybrid Integration:

Supports intent-based networking with programmability for hybrid cloud environments. Integration with automation platforms like Ansible and Puppet allows rapid deployment and consistent configuration across multiple sites, making it suitable for enterprise and data center scale-out.

Telemetry and Analytics:

Streaming telemetry and analytics via NAE provides continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, and capacity planning, ensuring SLA adherence for critical workloads including high-performance computing, AI/ML clusters, and financial trading systems.

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