Name: R8P13A#B2B HPE Aruba CX 48x 25G SFP28 6x 100G QSFP28 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8P13A#B2B
Price: 14947.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Aruba CX 48x 25G SFP28 6x 100G QSFP28 Switch (R8P13A#B2B) delivers a mix of 48 25GbE SFP28 ports and 6 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports. It serves as a high-density switch option designed for data centers and enterprise environments that require flexible multi-rate connectivity and advanced network management within the Aruba CX portfolio.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	SFP28,QSFP28
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25G,100G
UpLink Ports	6x 100G QSFP28
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,REST API,SSH,SNMP
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs),802.1X Port Authentication,MAC Authentication,SSH,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),Dynamic ARP Inspection,IP Source Guard
Management Type	In-Band and Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS,REST

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3by

Product Description
The HPE Aruba CX 48x 25G SFP28 6x 100G QSFP28 Switch (R8P13A#B2B) is a fixed-configuration network switch that provides 48 25GbE SFP28 ports alongside 6 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports. It is engineered to handle demanding data center and enterprise networking applications requiring robust, high-throughput connectivity. This switch is typically deployed in environments where aggregation or access layer switching with high port density and uplink speed is essential. IT professionals managing scalable network infrastructures and modern data centers benefit from its capabilities. Key Features 48 SFP28 ports supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections 6 QSFP28 ports capable of 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks Supports multi-rate transceivers for network flexibility Designed for optimized data center and enterprise Ethernet architectures Part of the HPE Aruba CX series with advanced network management options This switch’s combination of port density and speed makes it suitable for aggregating server or storage traffic and supporting high-volume data flows. Its architecture aligns with the requirements of modern network designs emphasizing scalability and performance.

Use Cases
This switch is typically utilized in data center and enterprise network environments demanding high port density and uplink speed. It suits workloads where aggregation, switching, or access layer connectivity at 25GbE and 100GbE speeds is needed, supporting environments with cloud computing, virtualization, or large-scale data processing. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in data centers connecting server racks with 25G and 100G links Access layer switch for enterprise networks requiring 25G connectivity to endpoints Supporting high-throughput storage area networks with multi-rate port flexibility Backbone connections within campus or branch office networks leveraging 100G uplinks Deployment in environments using HPE Aruba CX management tools for network insights Overall, this switch plays a critical role in providing scalable Ethernet switching where a balance of port density and uplink speed meets the demands of evolving network infrastructures without requiring custom configurations.

FAQ's
What port types does the R8P13A#B2B switch support? The switch supports 48 SFP28 ports for 25 Gigabit Ethernet and 6 QSFP28 ports for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, providing flexible multi-rate options. Is this switch suitable for data center deployment? Yes, it is designed for data center and enterprise network environments that require high-density, high-speed switching. Can the QSFP28 ports support lower speeds? QSFP28 ports generally support 100GbE but may also support multiple 25GbE or 10GbE lanes depending on transceiver types, consistent with multi-rate capabilities. What network management options are available? The switch is part of the HPE Aruba CX series, which supports Aruba's network management tools for configuration and monitoring. Does the switch include built-in uplink ports? Yes, it includes 6 built-in 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports for high-bandwidth aggregation. Who typically uses this HPE Aruba switch? Network engineers and IT professionals managing modern data center or enterprise networks that require 25G and 100G Ethernet switching typically use this product.