The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360‑48Y6C v2 48p 25G SFP is a high-performance fixed-port switch designed for core, aggregation, or data center use. It delivers 48 ports of 1/10/25 GbE via SFP/SFP+/SFP28, plus 6 ports of 40/100 GbE via QSFP+/QSFP28.

With support for MACsec, VSX, redundancy, advanced layering, and high throughput (up to 2.4 Tbps), it’s built for demanding enterprise network fabrics.

Detailed Specifications

Port & Interface Configuration

• 48 × 1/10/25 GbE ports (SFP / SFP+ / SFP28)
• 6 × 40/100 GbE ports (QSFP+ / QSFP28)
• Breakout support: some QSFP ports can break out into multiple 10G/25G links
• All ports operate at line rates (no oversubscription)

Switching Capacity & Performance

• Switching capacity: Up to 2.4 Tbps
• Forwarding performance: ~1,145 million packets per second
• Packet buffer memory: multi-MB packet memory on line cards

Security & Encryption

• MACsec support on selected ports (enabling encrypted traffic over untrusted links)
• Role-based access, ACLs, control-plane protection

Redundancy, Availability & Stacking

• VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) support — active / active dual chassis mode
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
• Hitless upgrades via VSX and control-plane synchronization

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Support

• L2: VLANs, STP / RSTP / MSTP, LACP, IGMP Snooping
• L3: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, policy routing, IPv6
• VXLAN / EVPN support for modern campus / data center overlays
• Advanced QoS, traffic shaping, telemetry

Management, Automation & Analytics

• Aruba AOS-CX operating system
• REST API, Python scripting, CLI, Web UI
• Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time monitoring, visibility, alerting
• Integration with Aruba Fabric Composer for orchestration

Physical & Power

• Form factor: 1U fixed switch
• Redundant AC power supplies in “bundle” — 2 × AC
• Cooling: variable fans with front-to-back airflow
• Dimensions and weight: enterprise rack depth and weight (fully loaded)

Key Features

• 48 full line-rate multi-speed (1/10/25GbE) ports + 6 high-speed 40/100GbE uplinks
• 2.4 Tbps switching capacity and high packet throughput
• Full MACsec, VSX, redundancy, and advanced feature support
• Aruba AOS-CX with analytics, automation, and programmability
• High availability, secure control plane, and modern network fabric architecture

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba CX 8360 v2 (48Y6C) is a 1U, 2.4 Tbps switch featuring 48 ports of 1/10/25 GbE and 6 ports of 40/100 GbE, with MACsec support, VSX high availability, and advanced Aruba AOS-CX automation and analytics — ideal for enterprise core and data center fabrics.

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