HPE Networking JL626A Aruba 8325-32C FB 6 F 2 PS Bdl

The Aruba 8325-32C (JL626A) is a high-density, wire-speed 100GbE Spine or Leaf switch designed for the most demanding software-defined data centers (SDDC) and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This "Bundle" ($Bdl$) features 32 fixed ports of 40G/100G QSFP28, delivering a massive 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity in a 1U form factor. Configured with Front-to-Back (FB) airflow (Port-to-Power), the JL626A is an ideal solution for core aggregation or spine-layer deployments where ultra-high throughput and cloud-native automation are required.

• Unprecedented 100G Density: With 32 high-speed QSFP28 ports, the JL626A serves as a high-performance spine or high-density leaf. It supports massive East-West traffic patterns common in virtualized data centers and AI/ML processing clusters.

• Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE): Leveraging the microservices-based AOS-CX OS, the JL626A provides distributed, real-time monitoring. NAE allows for the automated detection of network congestion and performance bottlenecks, providing actionable insights via the REST API or Web UI.

• Aruba Virtual Switching Extension (VSX): This advanced high-availability technology enables a redundant control plane and facilitates hitless firmware upgrades. VSX ensures that your data center core remains 100% operational during maintenance, eliminating costly service interruptions.

• Full Programmability & Automation: The switch features 100% REST API coverage, allowing for DevOps-style orchestration. It integrates seamlessly with tools like Ansible, Python, and Aruba NetEdit for rapid, error-free fabric deployment (ZTP).

• Optimized Data Center Cooling: The Front-to-Back (FB) airflow design ensures that the switch intake aligns with the cold aisle, exhausting heat toward the power supply/hot aisle side. This thermal efficiency reduces cooling overhead and improves hardware longevity.

• Massive Scalability (TCO Reduction): Delivering 6.4 Tbps in 1U allows for maximum bandwidth density with a minimal footprint. This reduces power consumption, cooling costs, and rack space requirements, significantly lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Industrial-Grade Reliability: The bundle includes N+N redundant power supplies and N+1 redundant fan trays. This hardware-level resiliency ensures mission-critical stability (99.999% uptime) for 24/7 financial, medical, and logistics networks.

• Unified Fabric Management: Fully compatible with Aruba Central, providing a single pane of glass for managing both campus and data center switching. This consistency simplifies training for IT teams and ensures uniform security policy enforcement across the entire enterprise.