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Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis

Part #: 1-2626840

Aruba CX 5420 Switch Chassis

Part #: 1-2626840 MFG Part #: S0U66A UPC #: 190017650746
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About the Aruba CX 5420

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series is an intelligent, flexible and modular Layer 3 switch chassis created for today's enterprise small and medium campus, branch enterprise networks with built-in MACsec hardware capability, analytics and automation. CX 5420 switch chassis is part of the CX switching portfolio that provides an enterprise-class access layer solution that is easy-to-deploy, simple, secure and resilient. By combining a modern, fully programmable OS with HPE Aruba Networking Network Analytics Engine (NAE), the CX 5420 switch provides industry leading monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities across the network.

A powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers performance and extensive feature support with flexible programmability for the tomorrow applications. This advanced modular 4U chassis switch offers up to 960Gbps with low latency, 6 half-width line card slots, VSX Live Upgrade, and HPE Smart Rate 10GbE up to 90W Class-8 PoE with BGP/OSFP/PIM support.

Features | Maximize your HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series | What's New

  • Powerful, modular, intelligent Layer 3 switch chassis with BGP, VSX, and OSPF with robust quality of service (QoS).
  • Flexibility with 6 half-width modules that allow growth when needed and support for port diversity in a condensed 4RU chassis with redundant MM and PSU.
  • High performance switching with up to 960 Gbps using 714 Mpps, built-in high availability with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) Live Upgrade and Always-On PoE.
  • Simplified operations with the common HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) used across the CX portfolio delivering a more consistent, more efficient operator experience.
  • Easy to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, with easy-to-use web GUI or industry-standard CLI.
  • Automated, unified role-based policies for users, Internet of Things (IoT) and devices with HPE Aruba Networking Dynamic Segmentation and intelligent monitoring, visibility, and remediation with NAE.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series is an intelligent, flexible and modular Layer 3 switch chassis created for today's enterprise small and medium campus, branch enterprise networks with built-in MACsec hardware capability, analytics and automation. CX 5420 switch chassis is part of the CX switching portfolio that provides an enterprise-class access layer solution that is easy-to-deploy, simple, secure and resilient. By combining a modern, fully programmable OS with HPE Aruba Networking Network Analytics Engine (NAE), the CX 5420 switch provides industry leading monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities across the network.

A powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers performance and extensive feature support with flexible programmability for the tomorrow applications. This advanced modular 4U chassis switch offers up to 960Gbps with low latency, 6 half-width line card slots, VSX Live Upgrade, and HPE Smart Rate 10GbE up to 90W Class-8 PoE with BGP/OSFP/PIM support.

Features | Maximize your HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series | What's New

  • Powerful, modular, intelligent Layer 3 switch chassis with BGP, VSX, and OSPF with robust quality of service (QoS).
  • Flexibility with 6 half-width modules that allow growth when needed and support for port diversity in a condensed 4RU chassis with redundant MM and PSU.
  • High performance switching with up to 960 Gbps using 714 Mpps, built-in high availability with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) Live Upgrade and Always-On PoE.
  • Simplified operations with the common HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) used across the CX portfolio delivering a more consistent, more efficient operator experience.
  • Easy to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, with easy-to-use web GUI or industry-standard CLI.
  • Automated, unified role-based policies for users, Internet of Things (IoT) and devices with HPE Aruba Networking Dynamic Segmentation and intelligent monitoring, visibility, and remediation with NAE.

Technical Specifications of the Aruba CX 5420

General Information


Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Manufacturer Part Number S0U66A
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.hpe.com
Brand Name Aruba
Product Series CX 5420
Product Name CX 5420 Switch Chassis
Product Type Switch Chassis

Technical Information


Features Hot-swappable
High Availability Supported Yes

Interfaces/Ports


Total Number of Network Ports 16
Modular Yes
Network (RJ-45) Yes
Port / Expansion Slot Details 16 x 1/2.5/5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Network Port6 x Line Card Slot

Media & Performance


Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 1000Base-T2.5GBase-T10GBase-T
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.25 GB/s

I/O Expansions


Expansion Slot Type Line Card
Total Number of Expansion Slots 6

Network & Communication


Layer Supported 3
Networking Standards IEEE 802.3bt

Management & Protocols


Manageable Yes

Power Description


PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
PoE Budget 90 W
Input Voltage 120 V AC230 V AC
Power Source Power SupplyAC
Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Number of Power Supplies Supported 4
Power Consumption 1600 W

Physical Characteristics


Compatible Rack Unit 4U
Form Factor CompactRack-mountable
Height 1.7"
Width 8.4"
Depth 9"
Weight (Approximate) 1.90 lb

Miscellaneous


Application / Usage NetworkEnterpriseCampusIoT Devices

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