The HPE Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C v2 48-port 25G + 6-port 100G bundle (5 fans, 2 AC PSUs) is a high-performance, fixed-form factor switch designed for aggregation or core roles in modern campus or data center networks. It offers a mix of 1/10/25 GbE access ports, 40/100 Gbps uplinks, full MACsec support, and enterprise-grade redundancy and analytics capabilities under Aruba’s CX software.

Detailed Specifications

Port & Interface Configuration

• 48 × SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 ports supporting 1G / 10G / 25G speeds
• 6 × QSFP+ / QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G / 100G
• Breakout support: some QSFP ports may support breakout (e.g. 4×10G or 4×25G)
• 4 ports (out of the 48) support MACsec encryption
• 2 of the 6 uplink ports support MACsec as well

Performance & Capacity

• Switching capacity: 2.4 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: ~1,145 Mpps (million packets per second)
• Latency: minimal, optimized for line-rate performance
• Packet buffering: ample shared buffer memory per port and fabric

Redundancy & High Availability

• Redundant dual AC power supplies included
• 5 hot-swappable cooling fans in front-to-back (or back-to-front) airflow
• VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) support enabling active/active high availability
• Hitless updates and in-service upgrade support

Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Security

• Full Layer 2 support: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP, RSTP, MSTP), link aggregation (LACP), IGMP Snooping
• Advanced Layer 3: static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, policy-based routing, IPv6
• Overlay support: VXLAN / EVPN for modern campus/data center fabrics
• Security features: ACLs (L2–L4), MACsec on selected ports, role-based access control
• Automation & analytics: Aruba’s NAE (Network Analytics Engine), programmable APIs, scripting

Management & Software

• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX (embedded in hardware)
• Management interfaces: CLI (SSH/console), REST API, Web UI, SNMP v2/v3
• Telemetry and event streaming for monitoring, alerting, and diagnostics
• Integration: Aruba Fabric Composer, Aruba Central, NetEdit

Physical & Environmental

• Form factor: 1U fixed switch
• Construction: Fully front-accessible for modules, power, and fans
• Rack-mountable in standard 19″ racks
• Operating temperature and environmental tolerances suitable for enterprise / data center use

Key Features

• 48 multi-speed 1/10/25 GbE access ports + 6 high-speed 40/100 Gbps uplinks
• ASIC-level MACsec support on selected ports for secure interconnects
• 2.4 Tbps switching capacity with high throughput and low latency
• Redundancy via dual AC PSUs and 5 hot-swappable fans
• Full Layer 3 routing, VXLAN/EVPN overlay support, advanced analytics & automation
• Fixed, compact 1U design suitable for deployment at core or aggregation layers

Meta Description

The Aruba CX 8360-48Y6C v2 48-port (25G) + 6 uplink (100G) switch delivers 2.4 Tbps performance, MACsec support, dual power supplies, redundant fans, VSX, and Aruba AOS-CX automation — ideal for next-generation campus core and data center fabrics.

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