The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series, model R9W86A, is a high-performance 1U switch designed for modern campus core and aggregation layers, as well as dynamic data center environments. It offers 24 10GbE SFP+ ports and 4 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports, providing up to 1.76 Tbps of bi-directional switching capacity. The switch supports advanced Layer 2/3 features, including BGP, OSPF, VRF, and IPv6, and is powered by the ArubaOS-CX operating system, which offers automation and programmability through REST APIs and Python scripts. It also includes high availability features such as Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) and redundant power supplies and fans. The switch is available for purchase through authorized resellers. citeturn0search0
