Which Aruba CX switch series is designed for compact form-factor core switching?

The Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series is specifically designed as a high-performance campus core and aggregation switch in a compact 1U form factor. It provides line-rate 1/10/25/40/100GbE connectivity, making it ideal for deployments where space is a consideration but high-performance core switching capabilities are required. Its architecture, featuring the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) and support for Virtual Switching Extension (VSX), solidifies its role as a modern, compact core switch.

A. Aruba CX 6200: This is a family of stackable access layer switches, not designed for the performance and feature requirements of a network core.
C. Aruba CX 9300: This is a high-density data center switch series, primarily intended for spine-and-leaf architectures, not a compact campus core.
D. Aruba CX 4100i: This is a family of ruggedized switches designed for IoT and harsh environment access layer deployments, not for core switching. ---

1. Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series Data Sheet. (April 2024). Page 1. "The Aruba CX 8325 Switch Series is a modern, flexible, and intelligent family of high-performance switches designed for enterprise campus core and aggregation... These switches provide a powerful and compact 1U solution..."

2. Aruba CX 6200 Switch Series Data Sheet. (April 2024). Page 1. "The Aruba CX 6200 Switch Series is a next-gen family of stackable access switches ideal for enterprise branch offices, campuses, and SMB networks."

3. Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series Data Sheet. (April 2024). Page 1. "The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series is a next-generation 100GbE/400GbE data center switch family designed to meet the demands of modern data center environments... ideal for deployment as a spine or leaf switch..."

4. Aruba CX 4100i Switch Series Data Sheet. (April 2024). Page 1. "The Aruba CX 4100i Switch Series is a modern family of ruggedized Ethernet switches ideal for connecting IoT, access points, and user devices in harsh environments."