What is the switching capacity of the HPE Aruba 8325-32C JL636-61001?

The Aruba CX 8325-32C delivers 6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity in a compact 1U chassis, supporting non-blocking line-rate performance on all 32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports. This enables massive throughput for spine-layer aggregation in data centers handling 400G migration paths with flexible 4x25G/4x10G breakouts.

What port configuration does JL636-61001 provide?

It features 32x 100G QSFP28 ports configurable for 100/40GbE native or breakout to 4x25G/10G SFP28, ideal for high-density server connectivity. No fixed uplinks; all ports support flexible role assignment in leaf/spine topologies.

Is the Aruba 8325-32C suitable for data center spine deployments?

Yes, optimized for spine roles with 6.4 Tbps capacity, low-latency L3 forwarding, and EVPN/VXLAN for underlay/overlay fabrics. Supports 100G+ scale with hitless ISSU and redundant hardware for mission-critical availability.

What management features does Aruba CX OS offer on this switch?

Aruba CX OS provides REST APIs, CLI, NetEdit GUI, and Zero Touch Provisioning. Advanced programmability via AOS-CX includes event-driven automation, real-time telemetry, and integration with Aruba Central for cloud-managed operations.

Does JL636-61001 support high availability features?

Includes dual hot-swappable 715W PSUs (1+1 redundant), 5+1 fan redundancy, and Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) for stacking. Hitless ISSU allows in-service upgrades without traffic disruption.

What power and environmental specs apply?

Max power draw 850W with dual PSUs; operates 0-45°C, airflow front-to-back. Acoustic optimized <60dBA at full load, compliant with NEBS Level 3 for carrier-grade deployments.

JL636-61001 - HPE Aruba 8325-32C Switch

Name: JL636-61001 - HPE Aruba 8325-32C Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL636-61001
Price: 8765 USD
Availability: InStock

JL636-61001 - HPE Aruba 8325-32C Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325-32C Switch, spare part JL636-61001, is a high-performance 1U data center switch designed for spine and leaf architectures in enterprise and cloud environments. It offers 6.4 Tbps non-blocking switching capacity with 32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, enabling line-rate forwarding for high-bandwidth east-west traffic. Powered by Aruba CX OS, it supports advanced features like EVPN/VXLAN for network virtualization, precise time synchronization via PTP, and hitless ISSU for zero-downtime upgrades. Ideal for hyperscale data centers, HPC clusters, and AI/ML workloads requiring ultra-low latency and massive throughput. Dual hot-swappable PSUs and fans ensure high availability, while REST APIs and NetEdit integration simplify management at scale. This switch excels in 100G/400G migration paths with flexible breakout cabling support.

6.4 Tbps non-blocking switching capacity in 1U.
32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports with breakout support.
Aruba CX OS with EVPN/VXLAN and PTP sync.
Hitless ISSU enables zero-downtime software upgrades.
Dual hot-plug PSUs and fans for high availability.
Low latency wire-speed forwarding across all ports.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL636-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
OS	Aruba CX 10.10+
Layer	L3 with EVPN/VXLAN
Model	Aruba 8325-32C
Buffer	32MB shared
Management	REST API, NetEdit, CLI
Product Line	Aruba CX 8325 Series
Product Type	Data Center Switch

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Optimized for Aruba CX ecosystem; compatible with standard 100G QSFP28 optics/cables.

HPE Aruba CX
Model: 8325 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Native CX OS support.

Best for

Data Center Spine
High-density 100G uplinks aggregate leaf traffic in multi-tier Clos fabrics for cloud-scale bandwidth.
Leaf Switching
Top-of-rack connectivity for servers with low-latency 100G to spine for east-west workloads.
HPC Clusters
Line-rate 100G ports support massive parallel computing with PTP timing precision.
Cloud Networking
EVPN/VXLAN overlays enable multi-tenant virtualization in private/public clouds.
AI/ML Training
6.4 Tbps throughput handles GPU-intensive data flows in training clusters.
Enterprise Core
Scalable aggregation layer for campus/branch with advanced security and automation.

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Latency	<700ns average
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps full-duplex
Forwarding Capacity	4.8 Bpps

Fans	6x hot-plug (5+1 redundant)
Airflow	Front-to-back

Ports	32x 100GbE QSFP28
Port Speed	100/40 Gbps; breakout 4x25/10G

HPE Aruba 8325-32C Switch

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