Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series

The HPE Aruba Switches of the CX 6400 Series consist of two modular chassis switches with 5 slots and 10 slots, providing businesses with extensive adaptability. These switches offer efficient performance, integrated security, and high reliability to support powerful networks enabling IoT, mobile, and cloud applications. With the help of the Aruba Network Analytics Engine, you gain detailed insights and advanced troubleshooting capabilities to maintain control over your network. The flexible series enables rapid upgrades and simplified management through the Aruba Virtual Switching Extension, ensuring uninterrupted upgrades and streamlined administration. With impressive connectivity ranging from 1 GbE to 100 GbE and a high density of IEEE 802.3bt High Power PoE, the CX 6400 Series also provides a future-proof solution for demanding applications and devices.

Benefits of the HPE Aruba CX 6400 Series

The Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series provides the following advantages:

High Performance and Bandwidth: The Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series features a distributed architecture with Aruba Gen7 ASICs for low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption. The switches support high-performance switching and routing for bandwidth-intensive applications. With up to 28 Tbit/s of non-blocking bandwidth, 100-GbE uplinks, and large TCAMs, they are ideal for large campus deployments. Selectable queue configurations optimize performance, while power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification ensure enhanced energy efficiency and savings. The CX 6400 Switch Series combines advanced technology and reliable performance for demanding network environments.

Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX): The Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) offers a simplified carrier-class high availability solution by maintaining synchronized state across two control planes. With features such as continuous configuration synchronization, flexible active-active network designs, and ease of use, VSX enables a reliable distributed architecture. It ensures seamless availability during upgrades, including support for VSX Live Upgrade with LACP traffic balancing. The Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series provides a robust and user-friendly solution for highly available Layer 2 and 3 networks.

Availability and Resiliency: To ensure high availability, the Aruba CX 6400 Switches offer various high availability and multicast features required for comprehensive Layer-3 deployment in access and aggregation scenarios. These features include AOS-CX software resilience with VSX, hot-swappable redundant power supplies, Bidirectional Forward Detection (BFD) for rapid routing protocol load balancing, and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) for highly available routing environments. Additionally, Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD), IEEE 802.3ad LACP, IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) are supported to ensure reliable link availability and trunking support.

HPE Aruba CX 6400 Serie Model overview

Features	Aruba CX 6405 v2 Switch (R0X26C)	Aruba CX 6405 96G CL4 PoE 4SFP56 Switch bundle (R0X29A)	Aruba CX 6405 48SFP+ 8SFP56 Switch bundle (R0X30A)	Aruba CX 6410 v2 Switch (R0X27C)	Aruba CX 6410 96G CLS4 PoE 4SFP56 Switch bundle (JL741A)
Included	1x 6405 chassis, 1x management module	1x 6405 chassis, 1x management module, 1x R0X38B line card, 1x R0X39B line card	1x 6405 chassis, 1x management module, 2x R0X43A line card	1x 6410 chassis, 1x management module	1x 6410 chassis, 1x management module, 1x R0X38B line card, 1x R0X39B line card
Open Module Slots	5	3	3	10	8
Supported Line Cards	R0X38B, R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A, R0X44A, R0X45A, R0X38C, R0X39C, R0X40C, R0X41C, R0X42C, R0X43C, R0X44C, R0X45C	R0X38B, R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A, R0X44A, R0X45A, R0X44C, R0X45C	R0X38B, R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A, R0X44A, R0X45A, R0X44C, R0X45C	R0X38B, R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A, R0X44A, R0X45A, R0X38C, R0X39C, R0X40C, R0X41C, R0X42C, R0X43C, R0X44C, R0X45C	R0X38B, R0X39B, R0X40B, R0X41A, R0X42A, R0X43A, R0X44A, R0X45A, R0X44C, R0X45C
Port Types	Empty chassis (expandable)	2x 48 - 10/100/1000BaseT, PoE+ ports (30W), (expandable)	No PoE slots included in the bundle (expandable)	Empty chassis (expandable)	2x 48 - 10/100/1000BaseT, PoE+ ports (30W), (expandable)
SFP Port Count	Empty chassis (expandable)	4x 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE/50GbE SFP ports (expandable)	2x 4 - 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE/50GbE SFP ports, 2x 24 - 1G/10G SFP+ ports (expandable)	Empty chassis (expandable)	4x 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE/50GbE SFP ports (expandable)
Switching Capacity	14 Tbps	14 Tbps	14 Tbps	28 Tbps	28 Tbps
PoE/PoE Types	Empty chassis (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Class 4 PoE (capable of supporting Class 6 PoE)	No PoE slots included in the bundle (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Empty chassis (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Class 4 PoE (capable of supporting Class 6 PoE)
PoE Budget	740W	740W	740W	1440W	1440W
Form Factor	19"	19"	19"	19"	19"
Fans	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	4x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	4x Fan Trays (R0X32A)
Power Supply	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included
PoE/PoE Types	Empty chassis (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Class 4 PoE (capable of supporting Class 6 PoE)	No PoE slots included in the bundle (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Empty chassis (capable of supporting Class 4 and 6 PoE)	Class 4 PoE (capable of supporting Class 6 PoE)
PoE Budget	740W	740W	740W	1440W	1440W
Form Factor	19"	19"	19"	19"	19"
Fans	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	2x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	4x Fan Trays (R0X32A)	4x Fan Trays (R0X32A)
Power Supply	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included	Power supply units not included

Recommended module cards for HPE Aruba CX 6400 Series

Modul
Aruba 6400 Management Module (R0X31A)
Aruba 6400 48p SR5 PoE 4SFP56 v2 Line Card (R0X41C)
Aruba 6400 48p 10G/25G SFP28 Line Card (R0X44A)
Aruba 6400 48p 1G PoE 4SFP56 v2 Line Card (R0X40C)
Aruba 6400 24p 10GT 4SFP56 v2 Line Card (R0X42C)
Aruba 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 v2 Line Card (R0X45C)
Aruba 6400 48p 1G PoE 4SFP56 v2 Line Card (R0X39C)
Aruba 6400 48p 1G PoE v2 Line Card (R0X38C)
Aruba 6400 24p SFP+ 4SFP56 v2 Line Card (R0X43C)
Aruba 6400 48p 1GbE PoE 4SFP56 Line Card (R0X39B)
Aruba 6400 24p SFP+ 4SFP56 Line Card (R0X43A)
Aruba 6400 48p 1GbE PoE Line Card (R0X38B)
Aruba 6400 24p 10GT 4SFP56 Line Card (R0X42A)
Aruba 6400 48p 1GbE PoE 4SFP56 Line Card (R0X40B)
Aruba 6400 48p SR5 PoE 4SFP56 Line Card (R0X41A)
Aruba [R0X44C] 6400 48p 1G/10G/25G SFP28 v2 Line Card
Aruba [R0X45A] 6400 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 Line Card

Frequently Asked Questions about the HPE Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series

What types of power supplies are available and are they included?

There are two different power supplies available, either 1800W or 3000W, and they are NOT included in the package and must be purchased separately.

Do the Aruba CX 6400 Switches support stacking features for increased scalability?

Yes, the Aruba CX 6400 Switches support the Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), which allows multiple switches to be stacked into a single logical unit, enabling scalability and simplified management.

Can I use the Aruba CX 6400 Switches with other network devices from different manufacturers?

Yes, the Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series supports standardized network protocols and offers high interoperability with other network devices from different manufacturers.

What security features does the Aruba CX 6400 Switch Series provide?

The Aruba CX 6400 Switches offer advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), MACsec encryption, threat detection and defense, as well as integration with Aruba ClearPass for comprehensive network security.

What about the environmental friendliness and energy efficiency of the devices?

The Aruba CX 6400 Switches are manufactured using environmentally friendly materials and comply with common energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star and IEEE 802.3az.