Name: JL375-61001 HP Aruba 8400 8 x Slots + 3 x Fan Trays + 18 x Fans Layer 3 Managed 8U Rack-mountable Switch Chassis
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JL375-61001
Price: 5081.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Aruba 8400 switch chassis serves as the backbone for modular network configurations, housing up to eight slots and equipped with a robust cooling system. It's primarily used in enterprise and data center settings to support advanced switching and routing tasks within a compact 8U rack-mountable frame.

General Information
Brand	Aruba
Part Number	JL375-61001
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	8 modular line-card slots (chassis only, no line cards included)
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28, SFP, SFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10G SFP+,25G SFP28,40G QSFP+,100G QSFP28,1G SFP
UpLink Ports	Modular - dependent on installed line cards (supports 10G/25G/40G/100G uplinks)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
NIM Slot	8
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP,SFP+,QSFP / QSFP+,RJ-45

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI (ArubaOS-CX), Command Line Interface (SSH/Console), REST API, SNMP
Security Features	AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), 802.1X, ACLs, SSH, SNMPv3, Role-based Access Control
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,REST API,SNMPv3

Power & Cooling
Fans	3 x Fan Trays (18 total fans)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The HP Aruba 8400 chassis provides a robust foundation for building high-performance network switches. It's built to house up to eight modular slots, allowing flexible deployment of various switch modules to meet networking demands. Often found in enterprise data centers, this chassis offers reliable cooling with its three fan trays and eighteen fans, ensuring stable operation under heavy workloads. Network engineers and IT teams typically utilize this chassis to create scalable, managed Layer 3 networks. Key Features Chassis supports up to 8 modular switch slots for customization Integrated cooling system with 3 fan trays and 18 fans prevents overheating Designed for Layer 3 management capabilities to handle complex routing 8U rack-mountable design fits standard server racks securely Durable build for sustained use in demanding IT environments This chassis is commonly deployed in large enterprise and data center networks where flexibility and uptime are crucial. Its solid cooling and modular slot design help maintain smooth network operations, even in busy traffic conditions.

Use Cases
The HP Aruba 8400 8-slot chassis is tailored for high-density, modular network environments, particularly where advanced Layer 3 switching and routing are essential. It suits enterprises and large data centers requiring reliable, scalable infrastructure to support complex network architectures and high-throughput applications. How It's Used: Serving as the core switching platform in data center aggregation layers to handle intensive east-west traffic. Supporting large enterprise campus networks by delivering high-performance routing and segmentation at scale. Enabling modular network expansion in virtualized environments with dynamic workload demands. Facilitating multi-tenant service provider deployments with robust Layer 3 capabilities and redundancy. Integrating into storage area networks (SANs) to provide low-latency and high-bandwidth switching for storage clusters. By combining modular flexibility with effective cooling and rack-friendly design, this chassis underpins network infrastructures requiring both operational reliability and scalability. Its configuration supports diverse workloads while maintaining efficient thermal management in dense rack deployments.