Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis S0U63A for Enterprise Networks

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis (Part Number: S0U63A) is a versatile and high-performance modular Layer 3 switch designed for small and medium enterprise networks. Its 4U rack-mountable form factor and hot-swappable modules allow for flexible expansion and customization to meet evolving network demands. Equipped with a powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture, this switch delivers up to 960 Gbps of throughput with minimal latency, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications and future growth. The CX 5420 provides a comprehensive set of features including BGP, OSPF, and VSX for high availability and advanced routing, making it an ideal backbone or access layer solution for enterprise campuses and branch networks.

Built with scalability and security in mind, the switch offers 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including four SFP+ slots supporting optical fiber for longer distance connections. PoE capabilities up to 90W per port enable seamless deployment of power-hungry devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points and IoT sensors. Its network management is simplified through compatibility with HPE Aruba Networking Central and industry-standard CLI, while the unified HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch OS ensures consistent operation across the portfolio. The CX 5420's high availability features, including redundant power supplies, N+1 fan configuration, and VSX Live Upgrade, ensure maximum uptime and minimal disruption during maintenance or upgrades.

Designed for future-ready deployments, the Aruba CX 5420 supports advanced networking standards like IEEE 802.3bt and 10GBase-LRM, enabling high-speed data transmission over copper or fiber links. Its robust hardware and comprehensive monitoring capabilities, aided by the Network Analytics Engine (NAE), facilitate proactive troubleshooting, security, and automation. Whether you need a scalable core, distribution, or access switch, the Aruba CX 5420 provides a reliable foundation for enterprise networks that require high performance, security, and flexibility.

Features:

• Modular, intelligent Layer 3 switch chassis with BGP, VSX, and OSPF protocols supporting robust QoS

• Supports 6 half-width modules in a 4U chassis, offering flexibility for port diversity and expansion

• High-speed switching with up to 960 Gbps throughput and 714 Mpps packet forwarding rate

• Built-in high availability features including VSX Live Upgrade and redundant power supplies

• Simplified management via HPE Aruba Networking Central, industry-standard CLI, and web GUI

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

• Supports PoE (up to 90W per port) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-performance business networks

• Compatible with optical fiber to enable longer-distance connectivity and high data transmission rates

• Rack-mountable design with secure cable management for professional installation

• Power consumption of 1600 W, compatible with 230 V AC power sources