What is the switching capacity and port configuration of HPE JL479-61001?

The HPE Aruba 8320 JL479-61001 offers 2.5 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with 48x 10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ ports for server/access connections and 6x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks. Forwarding rate reaches 1.905 Mpps, supporting non-blocking wire-speed operation ideal for data center top-of-rack or aggregation.

Does the JL479-61001 support advanced routing and resiliency features?

Yes, it supports OSPF, VRRP, PIM, ECMP, GRE, and MC-LAG for resilient multi-chassis link aggregation. Additional features include RSTP/MSTP, ACLs, QoS, sFlow, and UDLD, ensuring robust Layer 3 routing and loop prevention in enterprise core deployments.

What power and cooling does the Aruba 8320 JL479-61001 bundle include?

Bundle includes 2x Aruba X371 400W AC hot-plug power supplies with 1+1 redundancy (AC 120/230V 50/60Hz) and 5x Aruba X721 front-to-back fans. This configuration supports high availability in rack environments with efficient airflow.

Is the JL479-61001 suitable for data center spine-leaf architectures?

Absolutely, with 2.5 Tbps capacity, 10G/40G ports, and AOS-CX support for EVPN/VXLAN, it excels in spine or leaf roles. NAE enables real-time analytics to predict congestion, optimizing east-west traffic in hyperscale fabrics.

What management interfaces are available on this switch?

Interfaces include 1x serial RJ-45, 1x micro-USB console, 1x RJ-45 management port. Protocols supported: SNMPv3/2c, RMON, TFTP, SFTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, with FIPS 140-2 encryption for secure remote management.

Does it support jumbo frames and VLAN scaling?

Yes, supports 9KB jumbo frames for efficient large-packet transfers and 4096 virtual interfaces (VLANs) per port under 802.1Q, enabling flexible segmentation in virtualized data center environments.

JL479-61001 - HPE JL479-61001 Aruba 8320 48x10G SFP+ 6x40G QSFP+ L3

Name: HPE JL479-61001 Aruba 8320 48x10G SFP+ 6x40G QSFP+ L3
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL479-61001
Price: 8265 USD
Availability: InStock

JL479-61001 - HPE JL479-61001 Aruba 8320 48x10G SFP+ 6x40G QSFP+ L3 | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8320 JL479-61001 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for data center core and aggregation roles. Featuring 48x 10 Gigabit SFP/SFP+ ports and 6x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks, it provides 2.5 Tbps switching capacity and 1.905 Mpps forwarding performance in a compact 1U rack-mountable enclosure. Powered by ArubaOS-CX, it offers programmable operations, zero-touch provisioning, and Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for proactive issue resolution via built-in time-series database. Includes dual hot-plug 400W AC power supplies (X371), five front-to-back fans (X721), and X472 2-post rack kit for reliability. Supports advanced routing (OSPF, VRRP, PIM), QoS, ACLs, sFlow, and MC-LAG for resilient multi-chassis deployments. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ba/ae/ad standards, it handles 9K jumbo frames and 4096 VLANs per port, enabling low-latency east-west traffic in cloud, HPC, and enterprise environments.

2.5 Tbps switching capacity supports high-bandwidth data center traffic.
48x 10G SFP+ ports plus 6x 40G QSFP+ enable dense 10G-to-40G aggregation.
1.905 Mpps forwarding rate ensures wire-speed performance across all ports.
ArubaOS-CX with NAE provides programmable analytics and zero-downtime updates.
Dual 400W hot-plug PSUs and 5 fans deliver 1+1 redundancy in 1U form.
Supports 9K jumbo frames and 4096 VLANs per port for efficient traffic handling.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL479-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	JL479-61001
Standards	IEEE 802.3z/1d/1q/1p/3x/3ad/1w/3ae/1s/1ad/1t/1ae/1ab/1ak/3ba/1ax
Jumbo Frames	9KB
Product Line	Aruba 8320
Product Type	L3 Managed Switch
VLANs per Port	4096 (802.1Q)
Routing Protocols	OSPF, IGMPv2/v3, VRRP, GRE, Static IPv6, ECMP
Management Protocols	SNMPv3/2c, RMON, TFTP, SFTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2

Compatible systems

Native compatibility with Aruba CX ecosystem, SFP+/QSFP+ transceivers, and standard data center racks/power. AOS-CX ensures seamless integration.

HPE Aruba CX
Model: 8320 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Bundled with X472 rack kit for standard 19-inch racks.

Best for

Data Center Core
Serves as high-capacity spine switch handling 2.5Tbps traffic for leaf-spine fabrics in large-scale deployments.
Aggregation Layer
Aggregates 10G server traffic to 40G uplinks with low-latency forwarding for top-of-rack consolidation.
Cloud Networking
Supports VXLAN/EVPN overlays via AOS-CX for multi-tenant cloud environments with NAE monitoring.
HPC Clusters
Delivers wire-speed 10G/40G connectivity for compute-intensive workloads requiring jumbo frames.
Enterprise Campus
Provides resilient core switching with MC-LAG and redundant PSUs for mission-critical networks.
Edge Aggregation
Scales branch/edge traffic with 48x10G ports and advanced QoS for IoT/mobile demands.

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Ports	48 x 10G SFP/SFP+ + 6 x 40G QSFP+
Interfaces	48x 10Gb LAN SFP+, 6x 40Gb LAN QSFP+, 1x Serial RJ-45, 1x Micro-USB Console, 1x RJ-45

HPE JL479-61001 Aruba 8320 48x10G SFP+ 6x40G QSFP+ L3

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