The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360‑48Y6C v2 48p + 6p 2 Sec Switch is a high-throughput, fixed-configuration aggregation or core switch offering 48 ports capable of 1/10/25 GbE and 6 high-speed uplinks of 40/100 GbE. With advanced features like MACsec support, VSX redundancy, and full Layer 2/3 routing, it’s built for modern campus cores and data centers seeking high performance and security.

Detailed Specifications

Port & Interface Breakdown

• 48 × 1/10/25 GbE ports (via SFP / SFP+ / SFP28)
• 6 × 40/100 GbE uplink ports (QSFP+ / QSFP28)
• Some ports (4 of the 48 access ports) support MACsec encryption
• Some uplinks (2 of the 6) also support MACsec
• Uplinks may support breakout modes for flexible connectivity

Performance & Capacity

• Switching capacity: ~2.4 Tbps
• Forwarding performance: ~1,145 Mpps
• Low-latency forwarding matched to the line rates
• Packet buffering: shared architecture across ports for congestion handling

Redundancy & High Availability

• VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) support for active-active chassis configurations
• Dual (or redundant) power supplies (in applicable bundles)
• Multiple hot-swappable cooling fans, front-to-back or back-to-front airflow designs
• Hitless upgrades and failover in VSX mode

Layer 2 / Layer 3 & Routing Capabilities

• Layer 2: VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, IGMP Snooping
• Layer 3: Static Routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, policy-based routing
• Overlay support: VXLAN / EVPN for modern campus / DC fabrics
• IPv6 routing and dual-stack support
• Security: ACLs L2–L4, MACsec, control-plane protection

Physical & Environmental

• Fixed 1U chassis
• Redundant fan modules for dependable cooling
• Rack-mountable (19″ standard)
• Environmental tolerances suitable for enterprise / data center deployments

Key Features

• 48 multi-rate 1/10/25 GbE access ports plus 6 40/100 GbE uplinks
• ~2.4 Tbps switching backbone capacity
• VSX support for scalable and redundant deployment
• MACsec support for secure links on selected ports
• Complete Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, VRF, VXLAN/EVPN
• Fixed form-factor with enterprise-grade reliability

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360‑48Y6C v2 48p + 6p 2 Sec Switch is a fixed 1U switch offering 48 ports of 1/10/25 GbE and 6 ports of 40/100 GbE, with ~2.4 Tbps throughput, VSX redundancy, MACsec support, and full Layer 2/3 capabilities — designed for aggregation and campus core deployments.

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