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Aruba S4B20A#ABA CX 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28100G Front-to-Back Switch - Manageable Layer 3 - 1U Rack-Mountable ( )
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This switch supports a broad spectrum of Ethernet technologies, including Gigabit Ethernet, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE, with network technologies covering 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X, 25GBase-X, 40GBase-X, and 100GBase-X. It achieves a maximum data transfer rate of 12.50 GB/s, facilitating high-speed data movement across the network.
The technical foundation includes full Layer 3 switching capabilities, enabling advanced routing, policy-based forwarding, and network segmentation. It adheres to a comprehensive set of IEEE networking standards for reliability, quality of service (QoS), link aggregation, and rapid spanning tree protocols.
Relevant factors for this section include Features, Stack Port, Port/Expansion Slot Details. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The Aruba CX 8325H combines high-density 25G and 100G connectivity with enterprise-grade manageability and resilience, making it a strategic choice for modernizing network infrastructure.
High-Density Connectivity
Offers 18 ports of 25G and 4 ports of 100G, providing ample bandwidth for server aggregation, storage networks, and high-speed uplinks in compact 1U space.
- 18 x 25G SFP28 slots
- 4 x 100G QSFP28 slots
- 2 x 10G SFP+ slots for flexibility
Operational Resilience
Features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and multiple fans with front-to-back airflow for continuous operation and simplified maintenance in critical environments.
- Dual power supply units
- Four cooling fans
- Front-to-back airflow design
Advanced Management & Security
Provides full Layer 3 manageability with features like Access Control Lists, Remote Monitoring, and scripting for granular control, automation, and network security.
- Comprehensive IEEE standards support
- ACL and RMON capabilities
- Scripting for automation
Deployment / Use Cases
Ideal for deployment as a top-of-rack switch in hyper-converged infrastructure, a spine switch in leaf-spine architectures, or a core aggregation switch in medium to large enterprise networks. Its high 25G port density efficiently connects modern servers and storage arrays, while the 100G uplinks provide ample bandwidth for inter-switch links and connectivity to core routers or data center fabrics.
The switch's manageability and Layer 3 features suit environments requiring advanced routing, network segmentation, and policy enforcement, such as multi-tenant data centers, cloud service providers, and large campus backbones. The front-to-back cooling aligns with standard data center hot/cold aisle configurations.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Connects high-performance servers and storage with 25G links, aggregating traffic to 100G spine switches.
Enterprise Network Core
Serves as a high-capacity aggregation or core switch, routing traffic between network segments with Layer 3 capabilities.
What's in the Box
The package includes the switch unit and all necessary components for operation.
Highlights
- 18 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 expansion slots for high-density server connectivity.
- 4 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 expansion slots for high-bandwidth uplinks.
- Layer 3 manageable switch with advanced routing and policy features.
- Front-to-back airflow with 4 fans for optimal thermal management in data centers.
- Redundant, hot-swappable power supply units (2 installed) for high availability.
- 1U rack-mountable form factor for efficient use of rack space.
- Supports comprehensive Ethernet standards from 1GbE to 100GbE.
- Includes console and management ports (RJ-45 and USB Type-C) for flexible access.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S4B20A#ABA |
| Brand Name | Aruba |
| Product Series | CX 8325 |
| Product Model | CX 8325H |
| Product Name | CX 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Frontto-Back 4xFan 2xPSU Switch |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Technical Information | |
| Features | Access Control List,Remote Monitoring (RMON),Intelligent monitoring,Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE),Scripting |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Stack Port | Yes |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 18 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 Expansion Slot,4 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 Expansion Slot,2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Expansion Slot,1 x RJ-45 Console Port,1 x USB Type-C Console Port,1 x RJ-45 Management Port |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet,10 Gigabit Ethernet,25 Gigabit Ethernet,40 Gigabit Ethernet,100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-X,10GBase-X,25GBase-X,40GBase-X,100GBase-X |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 12.50 GB/s |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 24 |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP28,QSFP28,SFP+ |
| Number of SFP+ Slots | 2 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 802.1ab,IEEE 802.1ak,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1s,IEEE 802.1t,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.3z |
| Management & Protocols | |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC,230 V AC |
| Power Source | Power Supply,AC |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
| Number of Power Supplies Supported | 2 |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 2 |
| Power Consumption | 500 W |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
| Compatible Rack Unit | 1U |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | CX 8325H 18p SFP28 25G 4p QSFP28 100G Frontto-Back 4xFan 2xPSU Switch 4 x Fan 2 x Power Supply Unit |
| Energy Star | No |
| TCO Certified | No |
User Manual
FAQ
What are the primary port types and counts on this Aruba switch?
The Aruba CX 8325H provides 18 SFP28 slots dedicated to 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections and 4 QSFP28 slots for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It also includes 2 additional SFP+ slots that can be used for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, offering flexible connectivity options for various network speeds and transceiver types.
Does this switch support Layer 3 routing capabilities?
Yes, this is a fully manageable Layer 3 switch. It supports advanced IP routing protocols, policy-based routing, and network segmentation features, allowing it to function as a router within the network for improved performance, scalability, and control over traffic flow between different subnets or VLANs.
What power supply configuration does the switch have?
The switch comes with two hot-swappable AC power supply units installed, supporting input voltages of 120V and 230V AC. This redundant power configuration ensures continuous operation if one power supply fails, and the units are hot-swappable for maintenance without shutting down the switch. Total power consumption is rated at 500 watts.
What is the form factor and how is it mounted?
The switch has a 1U rack-mountable form factor with a standard black chassis. It is designed for installation in a 19-inch equipment rack, making it suitable for data centers, server rooms, and network closets where space optimization and organized cabling are priorities.
What management and monitoring features are included?
The switch offers comprehensive manageability through features like Access Control Lists for security policies, Remote Monitoring for network traffic analysis, and support for scripting for automation. It includes both an RJ-45 and a USB Type-C console port for out-of-band management, along with a dedicated RJ-45 management port.
What type of cabling and transceivers does this switch support?
The switch supports optical fiber cabling through its SFP28, QSFP28, and SFP+ slots. It is compatible with a wide range of Ethernet technologies, including 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X, 25GBase-X, 40GBase-X, and 100GBase-X, allowing the use of appropriate fiber optic transceivers and cables to achieve the desired link speed and distance.
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