What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Aruba 6405?
The Aruba 6405 (R0X26A) delivers 14Tbps non-blocking switching capacity with 10Bpps (billion packets per second) forwarding rate and sub-microsecond latency. This non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed performance across all ports simultaneously, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications in data centers and enterprise networks without congestion.
What port types and speeds does the 6405 support?
The 6405 supports flexible line-rate interfaces including 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 50GbE, and 100GbE via modular line cards. Additionally, it offers full-density HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit (1/2.5/5GbE) modules with up to 480 ports and 60W PoE per port, totaling 28,880W of PoE power for access point and IoT device deployments.
How does VSX redundancy work on the 6405?
Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) enables two 6405 switches to operate as a single logical switch, providing active-active redundancy without spanning tree limitations. VSX allows non-disruptive software upgrades, simplified management, and automatic failover, ensuring high availability for mission-critical network deployments.
What routing protocols and Layer 3 features are supported?
The 6405 is a full Layer 3 managed switch supporting BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, and VRF for advanced routing and multi-tenant segmentation. It includes robust security features (IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+), QoS, and dynamic segmentation capabilities, making it suitable for complex enterprise and cloud environments.
How is the 6405 managed and monitored?
Management options include CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v2c/v3, and Aruba Central for single-pane-of-glass management across wired, wireless, and WAN. The Aruba Network Analytics Engine provides intelligent monitoring, visibility, and automated remediation. Aruba NetEdit supports automated configuration and verification for simplified operations.
What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?
The 6405 is a compact 1U form factor with dimensions of 30.66cm (W) x 44.26cm (D) x 44.85cm (H) and weighs 29.3kg. It requires 110-127V or 200-240V AC input (power supplies sold separately) with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling systems for carrier-grade reliability.
Is the 6405 suitable for EVPN-VXLAN fabric deployments?
Yes, the 6405 is ideal for modern spine-leaf EVPN-VXLAN data center fabrics. It supports EVPN and VXLAN routing protocols, delivers 14Tbps non-blocking capacity, and offers flexible 25GbE/100GbE uplink options. The intelligent analytics engine provides visibility into overlay traffic, making it perfect for cloud and virtualized environments.
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