The Aruba CX 8100 Switch Series is an intelligent, high-performance switching platform designed for enterprise campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack server connectivity.

The series combines cost-effective 1/10GbE connectivity with high-speed uplinks, resilient hardware, flexible management, and integrated network analytics.

Cost-Effective, Intelligent, and Flexible Switching

The Aruba CX 8100 Series provides high-performance 1/10GbE connectivity designed to support a wide range of campus and data center networking requirements.

Its flexible architecture makes the platform suitable for organizations that need reliable switching performance while maintaining efficient infrastructure costs.

Strong 1/10GbE Price and Performance

The Aruba CX 8100 Series is designed for smaller-scale environments that require cost-effective 1/10GbE connectivity.

The platform also supports:

• 40GbE uplinks
• 100GbE uplinks

This combination provides organizations with flexible high-speed connectivity for campus aggregation and data center deployments.

Always-On Performance and Availability

The Aruba CX 8100 Series provides high switching performance combined with hardware resiliency.

The platform delivers:

• 880 Gbps system switching capacity
• Redundant power supplies
• Hot-swappable power supplies
• Reversible fans

These capabilities help organizations maintain network availability while simplifying hardware maintenance and deployment.

Simple and Flexible Network Operations

The Aruba CX 8100 Series provides a consistent operational model across both:

• Campus networks
• Data center networks

Organizations can manage the platform through cloud-based or on-premises management options.

Available management methods include:

• Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• REST APIs

This flexibility allows network administrators to select the management approach that best matches their operational requirements.

Increased Network Visibility and Control

The Aruba CX 8100 Series provides network-wide visibility through built-in switch analytics.

Real-time analytics help administrators:

• Monitor network activity
• Improve visibility across the network
• Identify potential issues
• Troubleshoot problems faster
• Resolve network issues more efficiently

This integrated visibility helps simplify day-to-day network operations.

Aruba CX 8100 Series Models

The Aruba CX 8100 portfolio includes four switch configurations designed for different connectivity requirements.

Aruba 8100 24XF4C – R9W86A

The Aruba 8100 24XF4C (R9W86A) includes:

• 24XF4C configuration
• 3 fans
• 2 AC power supplies

This model is part of the Aruba CX 8100 Series for enterprise campus aggregation and data center connectivity.

Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C – R9W88A

The Aruba 8100 24XT4XF4C (R9W88A) includes:

• 24XT4XF4C configuration
• 3 fans
• 2 AC power supplies

It provides another connectivity option within the CX 8100 portfolio.

Aruba 8100 48XF4C – R9W90A

The Aruba 8100 48XF4C (R9W90A) includes:

• 48XF4C configuration
• 3 fans
• 2 AC power supplies

This configuration provides a higher-density option within the Aruba CX 8100 Series.

Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C – R9W92A

The Aruba 8100 40XT8XF4C (R9W92A) includes:

• 40XT8XF4C configuration
• 3 fans
• 2 AC power supplies

This model completes the CX 8100 configurations listed on the page.

Flexible Switching for Campus and Data Center Networks

The Aruba CX 8100 Switch Series provides a cost-effective switching platform for enterprise campus aggregation and data center top-of-rack deployments.

With high-performance 1/10GbE connectivity, 40/100GbE uplinks, 880 Gbps system switching capacity, resilient power and cooling options, flexible cloud or on-premises management, and integrated analytics, the series provides a practical foundation for modern enterprise network environments.