Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C, Managed, L3, Rack mounting, 1U
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R8P14A#B2C Overview
The Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando is a category of switch that combines best-of-breed Aruba data center L2/3 switching with the industry's first hardware-accelerated programmable processor (Pensando® P4). The Aruba CX 10000 delivers stateful software-defined services inline, at scale, with wire-rate performance and orders of magnitude scale and performance improvements over traditional data center L2/3 switches at a fraction of their TCO.
Features
Improves Network Bandwidth and Performance
- Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando offers a unique blend of performance and scale for distributing advanced networking and security services where it’s impractical and costly to force traffic back and forth across the network to a centralized policy enforcement point.
- Simplify application of services at the services network access layer edge.
Limit Security Appliance Sprawl and Cost
- Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando improves network bandwidth and performance by not having to trombone local traffic to a centralized chokepoint, helping to improve security posture while limiting appliance sprawl complexity and cost.
- The Aruba CX 10000 provides a compelling architectural alternative that distributes these advanced services to the data center edge, with unified network and security automation and policy management.
Extend Zero Trust and Micro Segmentation
- Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando allows operators to extend industry standard leaf-spine networking with 800G of distributed micro-segmentation, east-west firewalling, NAT, encryption and telemetry services—delivered inline, across every port, closer to critical enterprise applications.
- Organizations with dedicated SecOps teams can leverage Policy and Services and Manager (PSM) based on specific security roles and responsibilities for increased scalability and fault tolerance.
Simplify Operations
- Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando is integrated with Aruba Fabric Composer which provides unified network and security management, automated switch and network configurations, and unified security policy and distributed firewalls across the entire switching fabric.
- The Aruba CX 10000 integrates via a Rest API and provides flow data to security and network performance tools including Advanced Security ML (XDR), Application Dependency Mapping (ADM), Network Performance Management (NPM), SIEM/SOAR, firewall compliance rules, and identity group mapping tools.
Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C Distributed Services Back-to-Front 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, Managed, L3, Rack mounting, 1U
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R8P14A#B2C Specifications
Overview
Manufacturer:
Aruba
Stock:
In Stock.
Stock updated on:
2024-09-17
Management features
Switch type
Managed
Switch layer
L3
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Ports & interfaces
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
No
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
Yes
Port mirroring
Yes
Flow control support
Yes
Link aggregation
Yes
Spanning tree protocol
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
1000,10000,25000,40000,100000 Mbit/s
VLAN support
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Form factor
1U
Ventilation system
Back-to-front airflow
Number of fans
6 fan(s)
Performance
Built-in processor
Yes
Processor frequency
2900 MHz
Memory type
RAM / Flash
Internal memory
32768 MB
Flash memory
8192 MB
Power
Power source
AC
Power supply included
Yes
Number of power supply units
2
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
550 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
No
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%
Heat dissipation
1876 BTU/h
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 roles is the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C designed to handle? +
The Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch engineered for data center leaf-spine architectures. It excels in environments requiring distributed services, such as micro-segmentation, encryption, and telemetry, by offloading intensive network tasks to the switch hardware. This makes it an ideal choice for modern software-defined data centers looking to enhance performance and security at the access layer.
How does the port configuration support high-density data center deployments? +
This unit features 48 ports of 25GbE SFP28 for high-speed server connectivity and 6 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 for robust uplink capacity. This combination ensures that you maintain high throughput and low latency across your server rack, providing the necessary bandwidth density for demanding applications while supporting scalable growth within your existing infrastructure.
Does the Aruba CX 10000 series utilize the AOS-CX operating system? +
Yes, this switch runs on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system. This modular, programmable OS simplifies network operations through a cloud-native architecture. It features a distributed, stateful database that allows for automated configuration, comprehensive observability, and consistent management across your entire network fabric, significantly reducing the complexity often associated with large-scale Layer 3 deployments.
Can the Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C be managed via a command-line interface? +
The switch offers a full-featured Command Line Interface (CLI) that is familiar to network administrators, alongside robust REST API support for programmatic management. Whether you prefer traditional manual configuration via serial console/SSH or integration with orchestration tools for automated provisioning, the platform provides the flexibility required to manage your network fabric efficiently.
What makes this switch effective for data center security and segmentation? +
Beyond standard L3 routing, the Aruba CX 10000 series integrates the Pensando P4 programmable pipeline. This hardware acceleration allows you to perform advanced stateful services directly on the switch silicon. You can implement distributed firewalls and micro-segmentation closer to the workload, which improves security posture without sacrificing the performance of your high-speed traffic flows.
Is the CX 10000-48Y6C suitable for rackmount environments? +
Designed with a standard 1U form factor, this switch is specifically optimized for high-density rackmount data center environments. Its compact design and front-to-back airflow configuration align with standard thermal management practices in modern server rooms, ensuring that the hardware remains cool and reliable even when operating at full capacity in a dense deployment.
What is the primary benefit of the Layer 3 capabilities on this managed switch? +
Layer 3 switching enables efficient inter-VLAN routing and advanced path selection at the edge of your network. By handling these functions directly at the leaf layer, the CX 10000-48Y6C reduces traffic bottlenecks, optimizes routing performance, and improves overall network resilience, making it an essential component for high-performance enterprise compute clusters.
How should I plan for power and thermal cooling in a rack with this switch? +
As a data center-grade managed switch, this unit requires consideration of its power consumption and airflow patterns. Ensure your rack setup supports front-to-back cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Consult your electrical infrastructure plans for appropriate power redundancy, as these high-performance units are designed for continuous, mission-critical operations where reliability is a key architectural requirement.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple Aruba CX 10000-48Y6C units? +
For organizations planning large-scale deployments, BuyRouterSwitch.com makes procurement seamless. Simply contact our sales team directly through our website with your required quantities and specific project timelines. We specialize in volume pricing for enterprise networking hardware and will provide a competitive, formal quote tailored to your business needs to ensure your data center upgrade stays on budget.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my Aruba network hardware needs? +
We are a trusted supplier of authentic enterprise-grade networking equipment. When you purchase from BuyRouterSwitch.com, you receive high-quality hardware sourced through verified channels. Our dedicated sales experts understand the complexities of enterprise infrastructure and focus on providing secure, efficient ordering processes for procurement managers and IT leads who require reliable, original Aruba hardware for their critical production environments.
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