What is the switching capacity of HPE Aruba R9W90A?

The R9W90A delivers 1.76 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity and 1,309 Mpps forwarding rate across all ports. This non-blocking architecture supports wire-speed 10G and 100G traffic simultaneously, ideal for data center aggregation where high throughput and low latency are critical for server farms and storage arrays.

What ports does the CX 8100-48XF4C R9W90A provide?

It includes 48x SFP/SFP+ ports supporting 1/2.5/5/10GbE Smart Rate and 4x QSFP+/QSFP28 ports for 40/100GbE. Breakout cables enable 4x10G or 4x25G from QSFP ports, offering flexible connectivity for diverse server and uplink requirements in spine/leaf topologies.

What management features are on R9W90A?

Management ports include RJ-45 serial console, USB-C console, RJ-45 Ethernet out-of-band port, and USB-A. Powered by AOS-CX with REST APIs, NetEdit, and Aruba Central cloud management for automated provisioning, real-time telemetry, and hitless stacking up to 10 units.

What power and cooling does the bundle include?

R9W90A bundles 2x JL600A hot-swappable AC PSUs (100-240V, 450W max) and 3x JL714A front-to-back fans. Idle power is 120W with 1535 BTU/hr dissipation, supporting redundant operation in 0-45°C environments for mission-critical deployments.

Is R9W90A suitable for data center spine/leaf?

Yes, with 1.76Tbps capacity, 100G uplinks, and 24,576 IPv4 routes, it excels in spine roles. Large tables (65K hosts, 4K multicast) and 32MB buffer handle oversubscription-free fabrics, while AOS-CX programmability integrates with orchestration tools for cloud-scale networking.

What airflow and dimensions for R9W90A installation?

Front-to-back airflow configuration in 1U form factor: 4.4cm H x 44.25cm W x 43.52cm D. Fits standard 19-inch racks with included 2-post kit, optimized for high-density racks with efficient cooling for 24/7 data center operation.

R9W90A - HPE 8100-48XF4C FB Airflow Bundle Switch

Name: R9W90A - HPE 8100-48XF4C FB Airflow Bundle Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R9W90A
Price: 36998 USD
Availability: InStock

R9W90A - HPE 8100-48XF4C FB Airflow Bundle Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100-48XF4C Switch Bundle (R9W90A) is a high-performance 1U stackable switch designed for data center core, aggregation, and campus edge deployments. It features 48 ports of 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ with Smart Rate support (1/2.5/5/10G) and 4 ports of 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28, delivering 1.76 Tbps switching capacity and 1,309 Mpps forwarding at wire speed. Powered by Quad Core ARM Cortex A72 @1.8GHz processor and AOS-CX OS, it offers advanced automation, zero-touch provisioning, and REST APIs for simplified management. The bundle includes 3 field-replaceable JL714A fans (front-to-back airflow) and 2 hot-swappable JL600A AC power supplies (100-240V), ensuring high availability with redundant components. Key specs include 147,456 MAC addresses, 65,636 IPv4/IPv6 host tables, 24,576 unicast routes, 1,024 VLANs, and 32MB packet buffer. Operating temperature 0-45°C, max power 450W. Ideal for high-density 10G server connectivity, spine/leaf architectures, and scalable cloud infrastructures requiring low-latency, secure networking.

1.76 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
48x 1/10G SFP+ ports with Smart Rate support.
4x 40/100G QSFP28 high-speed uplinks.
1,309 Mpps forwarding performance.
147,456 MAC address table size.
Hot-swappable fans and power supplies.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R9W90A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
OS	AOS-CX
Model	8100-48XF4C FB Airflow Bundle
Product Line	CX 8100 Switch Series
Product Type	Stackable Ethernet Switch

Processor

Processor	Quad Core ARM Cortex A72 @ 1.8 GHz

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Native AOS-CX compatibility with Aruba CX ecosystem; supports standard SFP+/QSFP optics and stacking.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: Any CX 6000/6200/6300/6400/8325/8360
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: Current
Stacking via 40/100G ports for unified management.
HPE ProLiant DL380
Model: Gen10/11
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 10th/11th
10G SFP+ server connectivity out-of-box.

Best for

Data Center Aggregation
High-density 10G server-to-switch uplinks with 100G spine connectivity for east-west traffic.
Core Networking
Non-blocking 1.76Tbps capacity handles campus or enterprise core routing and multicast.
Spine/Leaf Architecture
40/100G QSFP28 ports enable scalable leaf-spine fabrics in hyperscale environments.
Cloud Infrastructure
AOS-CX automation and APIs support dynamic virtualized workloads and SDN integration.
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Input Voltage	100-127V 7.1A / 200-240V 3.4A
Power Supplies	2x JL600A hot-swappable AC (included)
Power Consumption	120W idle / 450W max

Fans	3x JL714A hot-swappable front-to-back (included)
Dimensions	4.4 x 44.25 x 43.52 cm (H x W x D)

Heat Dissipation	1535 BTU/hr
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) up to 5000 ft

Ports Uplink	4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28
Ports Downlink	48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ (Smart Rate 1/2.5/5/10G)
Management Ports	RJ-45 serial, USB-C console, RJ-45 OOB Ethernet, USB-A

HPE 8100-48XF4C FB Airflow Bundle Switch

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