Managed L3 Switch HP Aruba 3810M 16 SFP+ 2-slot 1U — 64000 MAC, 480 Gbit/s

The HP Aruba 3810M is a 1U managed Layer 3 switch designed for edge and core deployment in enterprise LANs and rack-mounted installations. This model provides 16 SFP+ ports and two modular expansion slots for flexible uplink configurations, a 64k MAC address table and a 480 Gbit/s switching capacity. It supports key Ethernet and networking standards including IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1s and 802.1AX and includes comprehensive Layer 3 routing features, making it suitable for networks that require resilient switching, virtualization and high-performance backhaul.

Advantages

The Aruba 3810M delivers multi-gigabit readiness via HPE Smart Rate support, low latency forwarding based on a ProVision ASIC, and resilient stacking technology to scale performance and availability. It provides full duplex operation, RJ-45 console access, advanced QoS and security controls such as 802.1X, MAC authentication, ACLs and MACsec link-level protection. Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and modular uplinks enable flexible deployment and minimal service interruption.

Suitable for

• Enterprise edge and distribution switch deployments in rack environments
• High-performance backhaul and aggregation with 10GbE/40GbE uplinks
• Campus networks supporting many wireless access points and multi-gigabit clients
• Environments requiring advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP) and IPv6

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable managed switch
• Ports: 16 SFP+ fixed ports; two modular expansion slots for uplinks
• Switching capacity: 480 Gbit/s switching fabric
• MAC address table capacity: 64,000 entries
• Layer support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, VRRP and IPv6
• Standards: IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1p (QoS), 802.1s (MSTP), 802.1AX (link aggregation)
• Management: RJ-45 console port, out-of-band Ethernet management, SNMP/RMON, sFlow
• Resiliency: Stacking technology with high stacking throughput; support for redundant hot-swappable PSUs
• Security controls: 802.1X, MAC authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP protection, MACsec

How to use

Install the Aruba 3810M in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting kit and connect SFP+ transceivers and fiber or DAC cables to the SFP+ ports. Populate uplink modules into the expansion slots as required for 10GbE or 40GbE aggregation. Use the RJ-45 console port or out-of-band management port for initial configuration, then manage the switch via CLI, SNMP, AirWave or ClearPass integration. Configure VLANs, trunking, QoS and Layer 3 routing protocols according to network design and enable stacking or redundant power if required.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use certified SFP+ modules and appropriate cabling for the selected speeds, enable stacking for high-availability deployments, and integrate with centralized policy and network-management tools to maintain consistent access control and QoS across wired and wireless devices.