HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 6-slot Chassis | Modular Switch Chassis | HPE S0U60A

With a switching capacity of up to 1.92 Tbps and throughput of 1428 Mpps, the HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 6-slot Chassis delivers the performance headroom required for demanding campus core and aggregation deployments. This modular chassis is engineered for high availability, scalability, and operational simplicity, making it a robust foundation for modern enterprise networks.

Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 5420 Chassis is a 6U rack-mountable modular switch that accepts up to six line cards, two management modules, two power supplies, and two fan trays – all hot-swappable for seamless maintenance. Powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex A72 processor and 8 GB DDR4 RAM, it runs the Aruba AOS-CX operating system, which provides advanced automation and visibility capabilities. The chassis is designed for redundancy, ensuring business continuity even during module failures or upgrades.

What stands out

• High-performance modular design: up to 1.92 Tbps switching capacity and 1428 Mpps throughput.
• Redundant management, power, and cooling: two slots for each, all hot-swappable.
• Future-proof scalability: six line card slots allow flexible port density and speed upgrades.
• Enterprise-grade reliability: limited lifetime warranty and compliance with international safety and emissions standards.

Technical details

• Form factor: 6U rack-mountable
• Line card slots: 6
• Management module slots: 2
• Power supply slots: 2
• Fan tray slots: 2
• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex A72 @ 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4
• Flash storage: 32 GB eMMC
• Operating system: Aruba AOS-CX
• Management ports: 1x OOBM Ethernet, 1x RJ-45 console, 1x USB-C console, 1x USB Type-A
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Compliance: UL, IEC, EN, FCC, CE, VCCI

Our verdict

The HPE Aruba CX 5420 6-slot Chassis is a powerful and resilient foundation for organizations that demand high-performance networking with minimal downtime. Its modular architecture and redundant components make it an ideal choice for core and aggregation layers in enterprise and campus environments.