Hewlett Packard Enterprise CX 8100 40XT8XF4C Ethernet Switch – 40 Ports, 10GbE, 100GbE Uplink, Managed 1U Data Center Switch

HPE CX 8100 40XT8XF4C Ethernet Switch

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise CX 8100 40XT8XF4C Ethernet Switch is designed for high-performance enterprise networks, offering robust connectivity options in a compact 1U form factor. With a total of 40 network ports, including 8 SFP+ slots and 4 high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots, this switch provides flexible deployment for data centers and campus networks. It supports 10GBase-T technology, enabling quick setup and high-speed data transfer over twisted pair cables up to 100 meters, making it ideal for scalable infrastructure growth. Its modular design allows for easy maintenance and expansion, supporting up to two power supplies for redundancy and reliability. The switch's 500W power consumption ensures efficient operation without sacrificing performance, and its black surface-mount enclosure seamlessly fits into various rack environments. The CX 8100 series is built on ArubaOS-CX, a modern, database-driven operating system that simplifies network management through automation and advanced analytics. The embedded license provides essential features such as dynamic segmentation, high availability, quality of service (QoS), Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, and network security, enabling comprehensive control over enterprise traffic. Additionally, the switch supports Uplink Port expansion with 4x100GbE slots, facilitating high-capacity uplinks to core or aggregation layers, and the overall design ensures reduced downtime and streamlined network performance. Compatibility with Aruba Central’s cloud-based management platform offers centralized control, monitoring, and troubleshooting, enhancing operational efficiency. Whether deploying in a data center or campus environment, this switch delivers scalable, reliable, and manageable network connectivity for demanding enterprise applications.

Features:

• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance

• Cascade to other network devices through the uplink port to expand your local area network

• Quickly and easily set up a wired network with 40 networking ports

• Supports Layer 3 switching for enhanced performance and usability

• Surface mount form factor for ease of installation and maintenance

• Optimized for high-performance business networks with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity

• Supports cost-efficient twisted pair cables for high-speed data transfer up to 100 meters

• Includes 4x100GbE expansion slots for high-capacity uplinks

• Built-in redundancy with dual power supplies for reliable operation

• Managed switch with comprehensive security and analytics features via ArubaOS-CX