Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis (Part S0U59A)

The Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis from Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers a high-performance, scalable networking solution designed for demanding enterprise environments. Equipped with a compact 4U form factor, this managed switch chassis supports up to six line card expansion slots, enabling flexible port configurations and future growth. The chassis features a robust power system with support for four redundant power supplies, ensuring high availability and reliability for critical network operations.

This switch chassis supports Layer 3 routing capabilities, including BGP, VSX, and OSPF protocols, making it suitable for scalable network designs that require dynamic routing and advanced traffic management. Its high throughput of up to 960 Gbps and 714 million packets per second (Mpps) ensures efficient data handling for large data centers or enterprise networks. The inclusion of high-speed optical fiber support allows for long-distance connections with high data transmission rates, ideal for connecting servers and network segments over extended spans.

The Aruba CX 5420 is built with an easy-to-manage architecture, utilizing the industry-standard AOS-CX operating system. Simplified management is facilitated through Aruba Central, web GUI, or CLI, streamlining configuration and maintenance tasks. Its hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies enhance operational uptime and ease of serviceability. Designed for performance and reliability, this chassis supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) RJ-45 ports, enabling power delivery to connected devices such as VoIP phones and wireless access points, reducing the need for separate power sources.

Overall, the Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis provides a dependable foundation for enterprise networks, combining high performance, scalability, and ease of management in a compact, rack-mountable unit. It is an ideal choice for organizations seeking a flexible, resilient, and future-proof network infrastructure that can adapt to evolving business needs.

Features:

• Powerful, modular, intelligent Layer 3 switch chassis with BGP, VSX, and OSPF support and robust QoS

• Flexibility with 6 half-width modules for growth and diverse port options in a compact 4U chassis with redundant power supplies

• High performance switching with up to 960 Gbps throughput and 714 Mpps, ensuring efficient data handling

• Built-in high availability features including Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) Live Upgrade and Always-On PoE

• Simplified operations with Aruba's AOS-CX operating system for consistent management experience

• Easy configuration and management via Aruba Central, web GUI, or industry-standard CLI

• Automated, role-based policies for users, IoT devices, and network segmentation with Aruba Dynamic Segmentation

• Supports optical fiber media for long-distance high-speed data transmission between servers and network components

• Hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies for maximum uptime

• Managed switch providing a reliable and scalable foundation for enterprise networks