HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360-12C v2 12-port 100G QSFP+/QSFP28 Switch

HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 Switch Series features HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) which simplifies the complexities of managing data center networks with automation options to match your IT organization’s operating model.
It proactively detects issues and speed troubleshooting with actionable insights provided by an analytics engine embedded in every switch.
REST APIs and Python scripting provide fine-grained microservices architecture enabling full integration with other workflow systems and services.
Continual state synchronization provides superior fault tolerance and high availability with uninterrupted infrastructure, designed for resiliency and upgrades with zero downtime.
Advanced Layer 2/3 feature set includes BGP, OSPF, VRF, EVPN, VXLAN and IPv6

HPE Aruba Networking CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE)

HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 Switch Series utilizes the HPE Aruba Networking CX Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for advanced telemetry and automation to provide industry-first monitoring and troubleshooting systems that greatly improves network operations.
The time series database (TSDB) is used to store configuration and operational state to write software modules to troubleshoot problems. This data may also be used to analyze trends, identify anomalies, and predict future capacity requirements.

High availability and resiliency

Software processes in the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 Switch Series run as microservices that communicate through the state database of the switch.
HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) provides a robust solution for high availability with a unique design for control plane synchronization and an architecture that is redundant in both hardware and software by deploying two chassis with an inter-switch link.

Software-defined automation

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 Switch Series is supported by HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer, a software-defined orchestration solution that simplifies and accelerates leaf-spine network provisioning and day-to-day operations across rack-scale compute and storage infrastructure.
It orchestrates a discrete set of switches as a single networking fabric to simplify operations and troubleshooting. This infrastructure and application-aware solution also automates various configuration and lifecycle events.

Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8360 v2 Switch Series are designed for next-generation core and aggregation layer of campuses, as well as virtual and highly dynamic data center environments. Provide up to 4.8 Tbps switching capacity, with line-rate Gigabit Ethernet interfaces including support for HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5, 5 Gbps), 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 50 Gbps, and 100 Gbps connectivity in a compact 1U form factor. These switches deliver a fantastic investment for customers wanting to migrate from older 1 GbE/10 GbE to faster 25 GbE, or from 10 GbE/40 GbE uplinks to 50/100 GbE ports. In addition, the 48 and 32 x 25G port CX 8360 models support low-density MACsec ports and enable secured connectivity at 10 GbE and 25 GbE over unsecured domains. MACsec is also supported on 2 high-speed 40/100 G ports on the CX 8360 48-port model.

What is new supporting point:
Intelligent monitoring and visibility delivered by the HPE Aruba Networking Network Analytics Engine (NAE)
High-performance 4.8 Tbps and 2,678 Mpps. 50G support on 8360-48Y6C, 32Y4C and 16Y2C switches. Addition of HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5/5/10 G) ports on the 836048XT4C
High availability with industry-leading VSX redundancy and redundant power supplies and fans.
48-port 1/10/25 G with 4 MACsec, 6-port of 40/100 G with 2 MACsec. MACsec secured connectivity over untrusted domains.