Name: S0F95A HPE Aruba CX 9300S 32x QSFP28 100G 8x QSFP-DD 400G Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S0F95A
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Aruba CX 9300S 32x QSFP28 100G 8x QSFP-DD 400G TAA Switch is designed for enterprise and data center networks requiring a blend of 100Gbps and 400Gbps connectivity. It features 32 QSFP28 and 8 QSFP-DD ports, compliant with TAA standards, providing versatile options for high-density, high-throughput deployments.

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	40
Number of Ports	40-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100G,400G
UpLink Ports	8x QSFP-DD (400G),32x QSFP28 (100G)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	12.8 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	25,000 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,QSFP-DD,RJ-45 (Console/Management)

Performance
Latency	<1 µs
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Console/SSH),Web UI (HTTPS),SNMP,REST API,Aruba Central
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,MAC Authentication,IP Source Guard,Dynamic ARP Inspection,SSH,HTTPS,Secure Boot
Management Type	CLI,Web-based,API,Cloud-managed
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,HTTPS,REST API
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,OSPFv3,BGP,VRRP,PIM-SM,IGMP,MLD

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0 to 45 °C

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

Product Description
The HPE Aruba CX 9300S 32x QSFP28 100G 8x QSFP-DD 400G TAA Switch is a network switch engineered to deliver high-capacity connectivity for enterprise and data center applications. It combines 32 QSFP28 ports capable of 100Gbps speeds with 8 QSFP-DD ports providing 400Gbps throughput, meeting the needs of demanding network environments. This switch is suited for IT professionals managing complex networks requiring scalable bandwidth and compliance with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) standards, often important for government or regulated sectors. Key Features 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100Gbps connections. 8 QSFP-DD ports delivering 400Gbps capacity. TAA-compliant hardware design. Integration with HPE Aruba networking infrastructure. Advanced switching capabilities for modern network demands. By providing a combination of multiple high-speed ports and compliance with regulatory requirements, this switch enables organizations to build flexible and robust network fabrics. It helps support growing data traffic and evolving network architectures.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise campus cores, data center leaf-spine architectures, and high-capacity aggregation layers. It benefits IT environments that demand scalable 100G and 400G port density and adhere to TAA compliance requirements. How It's Used: Connecting servers and storage with 100G QSFP28 interfaces for high-speed access. Enabling 400G interconnects between switches using QSFP-DD ports for backbone traffic. Supporting large enterprise campus network cores requiring scalable bandwidth. Deployments in government or regulated environments needing TAA-compliant hardware. Aggregation layer switch supporting converged network traffic. Integrating with Aruba CX management software for simplified operations. Operationally, this switch serves as a key component in modern network infrastructure, providing multiple high-bandwidth interfaces and regulatory compliance to support critical business applications and evolving data demands.

FAQ's
What does TAA compliance mean for this switch? TAA compliance indicates the switch meets the Trade Agreements Act requirements, ensuring it is authorized for use in U.S. government and regulated procurement environments. What port types are included on the S0F95A switch? The switch includes 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100Gbps and 8 QSFP-DD ports capable of 400Gbps connections for high-speed data transmission. Can the QSFP-DD ports support 100G speeds? QSFP-DD ports are designed for 400Gbps but may support lower speeds including 100Gbps depending on configuration and cabling. Specific configuration details are managed via device settings. Is the S0F95A suitable for data center use? Yes, with its mix of 100G and 400G ports, the switch fits well in data center roles such as leaf or spine switches requiring high bandwidth and port density. What environments benefit from this switch? This switch is ideal for enterprise networks requiring high-speed uplinks, government or regulated sectors needing TAA compliance, and data centers with high throughput demands. Does the switch integrate with HPE Aruba management tools? Yes, the switch is part of the Aruba CX family and supports integration with Aruba management software for network monitoring and configuration.