Name: R9W87A HPE CX8100 24x10G+4x100G 1.76Tbps L3 Switch High-Speed
Brand: HPE
SKU: R9W87A
Price: 18843.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The R9W87A HPE CX8100 24x10G+4x100G 1.76Tbps L3 Switch provides high-capacity Layer 3 switching with 24 10GbE ports and 4 100GbE ports. It fits into data center and enterprise networks requiring significant throughput and flexible port configurations for both access and uplink roles.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10G,100G
UpLink Ports	4 x 100G QSFP28
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.76 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	3437.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,SNMP,REST API
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,MAC Authentication,DHCP Snooping,Dynamic ARP Inspection,Storm Control
Management Type	In-Band,Out-of-Band
Security	802.1X
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,REST API,SNMP
Routing Protocol	OSPF,BGP,Static

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The R9W87A HPE CX8100 is a Layer 3 switch engineered to deliver substantial throughput and port density suitable for modern data centers and enterprise networks. It combines a total switching capacity of 1.76Tbps with multiple 10G and 100G ports, enabling robust aggregation and core switching capabilities. This switch is typically deployed in high-demand environments where scalable and flexible network infrastructure is required, such as large enterprise campuses and service provider networks. Network engineers and IT professionals will find its combination of port types and switching capacity conducive to managing complex network topologies. Key Features 1.76Tbps aggregate switching bandwidth supporting Layer 3 routing 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting servers and network devices 4 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports providing high-speed uplink or core connectivity Advanced Layer 3 networking features suitable for complex routing environments Form factor and design optimized for data center rack deployment This switch serves an important role in delivering scalable, high-throughput Layer 3 switching within data centers and enterprise infrastructures. Its port configuration supports flexible network design, balancing server access and uplink requirements. The hardware and features allow IT teams to implement routing and switching strategies appropriate to evolving network demands.

Use Cases
The HPE CX8100 R9W87A switch is typically used in data center and enterprise campus environments where high bandwidth and Layer 3 routing are critical. It supports workloads demanding low-latency and high-throughput connectivity. How It's Used: Aggregating server traffic in large data center racks using 10GbE ports Providing high-speed uplink connections to core network switches via 100GbE ports Implementing Layer 3 routing between VLANs in enterprise campus networks Supporting network segmentation and traffic management in multi-tenant environments Serving as a top-of-rack switch in virtualized data centers Connecting storage area networks requiring high throughput connectivity This switch plays a crucial role in scalable network infrastructures by combining port density with Layer 3 capabilities. It helps maintain efficient data flows and network segmentation essential to modern enterprise and service provider requirements.

FAQ's
What does the 1.76Tbps capacity refer to in the R9W87A? The 1.76Tbps specification indicates the total switching bandwidth of the device. It represents the maximum data throughput the switch can handle across all ports simultaneously. How many 10G and 100G ports does the R9W87A offer? The switch includes 24 ports supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet, allowing a combination of server connections and uplink capacity. Is the R9W87A a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch? This HPE CX8100 model is a Layer 3 switch, meaning it supports routing functions in addition to switching at Layer 2. What environments is the HPE CX8100 R9W87A designed for? It is intended for use in data centers and enterprise networks that require high port density and Layer 3 switching capabilities to manage complex traffic flows. Can this switch be used for uplink connections? Yes, the 4 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet are suitable for uplinks to core switches or aggregation layers in the network. Does the R9W87A support routing between VLANs? As a Layer 3 switch, it supports inter-VLAN routing and other Layer 3 network functions needed in enterprise environments.