Managed Switch HPE 6405 v2 7U PoE 28000 Gbit/s

The Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series is a family of AOS‑CX modular managed switches designed for enterprise campus and data center deployments. It combines a programmable operating system with the Aruba Network Analytics Engine and Aruba Gen7 ASIC architecture to provide non‑blocking performance, advanced monitoring and troubleshooting, and support for high‑availability features such as Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX). The series is available in compact 5‑ and 10‑slot chassis and supports line‑rate interfaces including 25GbE and 100GbE, plus full‑density 60W PoE with HPE Smart Rate multi‑gigabit Ethernet for access, aggregation and core roles.

Advantages

The Aruba CX 6400 delivers high throughput and low latency through Aruba Gen7 ASICs and a non‑blocking switching fabric. AOS‑CX provides a programmable, cloud‑centric OS with integrated analytics for faster troubleshooting, while VSX enables high availability and non‑disruptive upgrades. Support for Aruba NetEdit and the Aruba CX Mobile App simplifies configuration validation and deployment. Broad interface options and PoE support make the series suitable for mixed access and aggregation environments.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus access and aggregation
• Data center top‑of‑rack and spine/leaf roles
• Environments requiring high‑availability and non‑disruptive upgrades
• Deployments needing PoE for powered devices and multi‑gigabit access

Key specifications

• Form factor: Modular chassis (5‑slot and 10‑slot compact options)
• Operating system: AOS‑CX (programmable, cloud‑centric)
• ASIC: Aruba Gen7
• Interface support: 25GbE, 100GbE; HPE Smart Rate multi‑gigabit Ethernet
• PoE: Full density 60W PoE support
• High availability: Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX)
• Management tools: Aruba Network Analytics Engine, Aruba NetEdit, Aruba CX Mobile App
• Related product note: HPE 6405 v2 (managed switch, 28,000 Gbit/s switching capacity, 7U, PoE IEEE 802.3af/at/bt)

How to use

Install the chassis in a standard rack and populate line cards or modules according to your planned topology. Use AOS‑CX for switch configuration and automation; leverage Aruba NetEdit and the Aruba CX Mobile App to validate and deploy configurations. For redundancy and non‑disruptive software upgrades, configure VSX between paired chassis. Connect PoE devices to PoE‑capable ports and verify power budgets in the management interface.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, plan module and port selection based on anticipated traffic patterns, reserve PoE budget for powered devices, and use Aruba Network Analytics Engine for proactive monitoring. When deploying in mission‑critical environments, configure VSX and redundant power supplies to ensure high availability.