R8P13A#ABA Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C Managed L3 None 1U
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HPE Aruba R8P13A#ABA Cx 10000-48y6c - Switch - L3 - Managed - 48 X 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet Sfp / Sfp+ / Sfp28 + 6 X 40/100 Gigabit Qsfp+ / Qsfp28 - Front To Back Airflow - Rack-mountable.
Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C Distributed Services Front-to-Back 6 Fans 2 Power Supplies Bundle
- Managed L3
- Quality of Service (QoS) support
- Console port: RJ-45/Micro-USB
- 10G support
- MAC address table: 98304 entries Switching capacity: 3600 Gbit/s
- 1U Rack mounting
- AC Power supply included
Summary Description
Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C. Switch type: Managed, Switch layer: L3. Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type: None, Console port: RJ-45/Micro-USB. MAC address table: 98304 entries, Switching capacity: 3600 Gbit/s. Networking standards: IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1t, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE.... Rack mounting, Form factor: 1U
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Specifications
Overview
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aruba |
| Stock | In Stock |
Management features
| Switch type | Managed |
|---|---|
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Y |
Ports & interfaces
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | None |
|---|---|
| Fiber optic connector | QSFP28, SFP28 |
| Console port | RJ-45/Micro-USB |
| QSFP28 ports quantity | 6 |
| SFP28 ports quantity | 48 |
Network
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1t, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3by, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
|---|---|
| 10G support | Y |
| Port mirroring | Y |
| Flow control support | Y |
| Link aggregation | Y |
| Spanning tree protocol | Y |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000,10000,25000,40000,100000 Mbit/s |
| VLAN support | Y |
| Virtual LAN features | Port-based VLAN |
| Number of VLANs | 4018 |
Data transmission
| Switching capacity | 3600 Gbit/s |
|---|---|
| Throughput | 1940 Mpps |
| MAC address table | 98304 entries |
| Packet buffer memory | 32 MB |
Security
| DHCP features | DHCP server |
|---|---|
| IGMP snooping | Y |
| Authentication type | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Multicast features
| IPv4 multicast entries | 4094 |
|---|---|
| IPv6 multicast entries | 4094 |
Protocols
| Routing protocols | BGP4, OSPF, OSPFv3, RIP-2, RIPng |
|---|
Design
| Rack mounting | Y |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 1U |
| Ventilation system | Front-to-back airflow |
| Number of fans | 6 fan(s) |
Performance
| Built-in processor | Y |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2900 MHz |
| Memory type | RAM / Flash |
| Internal memory | 32768 MB |
| Flash memory | 8192 MB |
Power
| Power source | AC |
|---|---|
| Power supply included | Y |
| Number of power supply units | 2 |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 550 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 750 W |
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | N |
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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 85% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 438.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 511 mm |
| Height | 44.4 mm |
| Weight | 9.75 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What primary networking capabilities does the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C provide for modern data centers? +
The Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for distributed services architecture. It combines top-of-rack switching with the integrated Pensando programmable DPU, allowing for line-rate software-defined services like stateful firewalls, telemetry, and encryption directly at the access layer without compromising throughput or latency.
How do the port configurations on the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C support high-density server connectivity? +
This switch features 48 ports of 25GbE SFP28 for flexible downlinks to servers, alongside 6 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 for high-speed uplinks. This density enables robust connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications and facilitates non-blocking, scalable fabric architectures within the data center, ensuring your network remains highly responsive even under peak traffic loads.
Does the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C support advanced L3 routing protocols for complex network deployments? +
Yes, this platform is built on the AOS-CX operating system, supporting a comprehensive range of Layer 3 routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and PBR. It is engineered to handle complex routing tables and large-scale fabric deployments, providing the intelligence and control necessary for sophisticated enterprise and cloud-scale environments.
Can the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C be integrated into an existing Aruba Fabric Composer environment? +
Absolutely. The switch is designed for seamless integration with Aruba Fabric Composer, which provides automated network provisioning and management. This centralized orchestration simplifies configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across your entire fabric, allowing network administrators to manage distributed services and switch health from a single point of control.
What makes the Pensando DPU integration unique in the Aruba CX 10000 series? +
The integrated Pensando DPU offloads computationally intensive infrastructure services—such as distributed firewalling, NAT, and telemetry—from the server CPUs to the switch itself. This architecture significantly improves performance by executing these services at line rate, effectively transforming your standard leaf switch into a high-performance security and services node.
Is the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C suitable for high-availability enterprise environments? +
Engineered for mission-critical reliability, this switch features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays. Combined with the AOS-CX distributed architecture, which supports hitless software upgrades and non-stop routing, it is exceptionally well-suited for demanding environments where maximizing uptime and maintaining continuous operational performance are primary requirements for data center infrastructure.
How is management handled for the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C within a large-scale data center? +
Management is facilitated through a programmable, API-driven framework via the AOS-CX operating system. You can interact with the switch using REST APIs, standard CLI, or through automated tools like Ansible. This flexibility allows IT teams to implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows, ensuring consistent, repeatable configurations across the entire data center network fabric.
What is the typical use case for the 100GbE QSFP28 ports on this switch? +
The 6 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 are primarily utilized as high-bandwidth uplinks to the spine layer in a leaf-spine architecture. They provide the necessary throughput to aggregate traffic from the 48 downlinks, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring sufficient capacity for east-west and north-south traffic patterns in high-density compute clusters.
How can I obtain a custom price quote for a large quantity of Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C switches? +
For bulk requirements or large-scale project rollouts, please reach out to our dedicated sales team via the request-a-quote form on BuyRouterSwitch.com. We specialize in enterprise hardware procurement and can provide competitive pricing structures tailored to the size and specific scope of your organization’s infrastructure investment requirements.
Why should enterprise buyers choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for their Aruba networking hardware? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for authentic enterprise-grade networking equipment. We focus on providing high-quality, genuine hardware to support complex technical environments. When you choose us, you are partnering with specialists who understand the procurement needs of IT professionals, ensuring your network projects are executed with reliable, standardized components.
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