HPE Aruba 8320 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ and 6-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Managed Layer 3 Switch with 2x 400W Power Supplies, 5x Fans, Rack Kit, TAA Compliant

The HPE Aruba 8320 Switch (JL479A) is a high-performance, managed Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise campus and data center aggregation. With 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports and 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports, it delivers a switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps and throughput of 1904 Mpps, ensuring robust connectivity for demanding environments. This TAA-compliant switch comes with 2 x Aruba X371 400W AC power supplies for redundancy, 5 x Aruba X721 front-to-back fans for efficient cooling, and an Aruba X472 2-post rack kit for easy installation. Powered by ArubaOS-CX, it supports advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, and policy-based routing, making it ideal for scalable and resilient networks.

Advantages

The Aruba 8320 offers high-density 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity with low latency, redundant power and cooling, and a compact 1U form factor. Its ArubaOS-CX operating system provides programmability and automation, while TAA compliance ensures suitability for US government projects. The included rack kit and hot-swappable components simplify deployment and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus core and aggregation layers
• Data center top-of-rack or leaf-spine architectures
• High-performance computing and virtualized environments
• Organizations requiring TAA-compliant networking equipment

Key specifications

• Device Type: Managed Layer 3 Switch
• Ports: 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+, 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+
• Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Throughput: 1904 Mpps
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
• Power Supplies: 2 x Aruba X371 400W AC (redundant)
• Fans: 5 x Aruba X721 Front-to-Back (redundant)
• Rack Kit: Aruba X472 2-post included
• Operating System: ArubaOS-CX
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, VRRP, Static IP routing, PBR
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9198 bytes
• MAC Address Table: 128K entries
• MTBF: 500,000 hours
• Noise Level: 56 dB
• Power Consumption (max): 400W
• AC Input Voltage: 100-240V
• AC Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.4 x 16.5 x 1.7 inches (442 x 419 x 43.2 mm)
• Weight: 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the Aruba 8320 with Aruba SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers (sold separately). Ensure adequate front-to-back airflow in the rack. This switch is ideal for organizations scaling to 10GbE and 40GbE with a need for high availability and advanced Layer 3 features.