What is the switching capacity and port configuration of JL636A?

The HPE Aruba CX 8325-32C (JL636A) provides 6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity and 2.4 Bpps forwarding with 32x QSFP+/QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100GbE natively and 1/10/25GbE via breakout transceivers. All ports deliver wire-speed non-blocking performance ideal for dense data center fabrics.

What advanced routing and overlay features does it support?

Features BGP, OSPFv2/v3, VRF, PIM-SM/DM/SSM, VXLAN, EVPN for scalable L3 routing and overlays. VSX enables hitless stacking for redundancy, while REST APIs and Python allow programmatic control, reducing operational complexity in cloud-scale environments.

Is it suitable for data center top-of-rack deployments?

Yes, the 1U form factor with 32x 100G ports excels as ToR, breaking out to 25GbE servers and uplinking to spine at 100GbE. Lossless Ethernet via PFC/ETS/RoCEv2 supports storage and HPC, with 6.4 Tbps ensuring low-latency east-west traffic.

What management and analytics capabilities are included?

ArubaOS-CX microservices architecture includes Network Analytics Engine for proactive insights, REST APIs, gNMI telemetry, and Python scripting. Supports SNMP, sFlow, NTP, and CLI for comprehensive monitoring and automation in enterprise networks.

What power and environmental specs does JL636A have?

Rack-mountable 1U chassis weighs 24.03 lbs with hot-swappable 6 fans and 2 PSUs (AC/DC options). Operates with dual 2.2GHz processors and 16GB RAM; TAA-compliant for government use with front-to-back airflow efficiency.

How does it compare to other Aruba 8325 models?

JL636A is the 32x 100G QSFP28 variant; contrasts with 48Y8C (48x25G +8x100G) for higher port density at lower speeds. Both share 6.4 Tbps capacity but JL636A prioritizes 100G uplinks for spine/aggregation roles.

JL636A - HPE JL636A 8325-32C 32x100G 6.4Tbps L3 Switch

Name: HPE JL636A 8325-32C 32x100G 6.4Tbps L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL636A
Price: 8765 USD
Availability: InStock

JL636A - HPE JL636A 8325-32C 32x100G 6.4Tbps L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325-32C (JL636A) is a high-performance 1U switch designed for data center top-of-rack, spine, and campus core/aggregation roles. It features 32 ports of QSFP+/QSFP28 supporting line-rate 40/100GbE with backward compatibility to 1/10/25GbE via transceivers, delivering 6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity and 2.4 Bpps forwarding rate. Powered by ArubaOS-CX, it offers microservices architecture, REST APIs, Python scripting, and Network Analytics Engine for automated operations, zero-downtime upgrades, and enhanced fault tolerance. Key protocols include BGP, OSPF, VRF, VXLAN, EVPN for scalable overlays, VSX for high availability, and QoS with PFC/ETS for lossless fabrics. With 16GB RAM, dual 2.2GHz processors, and hot-swappable fans/PSUs, it ensures reliability in demanding mobile, cloud, and IoT environments. Compact rack-mount form factor suits high-density deployments requiring low latency and wire-speed performance.

6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
32x QSFP+/QSFP28 ports at 100GbE line rate.
Supports 1/10/25/40/100GbE transceivers.
ArubaOS-CX with REST APIs and Python scripting.
VXLAN, EVPN, VSX for high availability.
16GB RAM and dual 2.2GHz processors.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL636A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	8325-32C
Overlay	VXLAN, EVPN
HA Features	VSX, ISSU
Product Line	CX 8325 Switch Series
Product Type	Networking Switch
Layer Support	L2/L3 managed
Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, VRF, PIM, Static

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Compatible systems

Optimized for Aruba CX ecosystem; broad transceiver support for multi-speed fabrics.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: 8325
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Native ArubaOS-CX platform.

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density server connectivity with 100GbE breakout to 25GbE endpoints and uplinks to spine.
Data Center Spine
Leaf-spine fabrics using VXLAN/EVPN for east-west traffic at wire-speed 6.4 Tbps.
Campus Core
Aggregation of access switches with OSPF/BGP routing and VSX redundancy.
Cloud Networking
Multi-tenant overlays via VRF/VXLAN supporting automated provisioning via APIs.
HPC Clustering
Low-latency 100GbE interconnects for compute nodes with RoCEv2 and PFC support.
Enterprise Aggregation
Converged L2/L3 services with 1-100GbE flexibility for hybrid campus-data center.

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Fans	6 hot-swappable
Weight	24.03 lbs (10.9 kg)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

HPE JL636A 8325-32C 32x100G 6.4Tbps L3 Switch

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Forwarding Rate	2.4 Bpps
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps full-duplex