Which two Aruba CX switch series are best suited for large-scale data center networks? (Select two)

The Aruba CX 8400 and CX 9300 series are specifically engineered for the high-performance, scalability, and availability requirements of large-scale data center networks. The CX 8400 is a modular chassis switch ideal for data center core and aggregation roles, offering high port density and redundancy. The CX 9300 is a high-density, fixed-configuration switch designed for modern spine-and-leaf data center fabrics, providing line-rate 100/400GbE connectivity essential for large, cloud-native environments. Together, they represent Aruba's premier solutions for building robust, large-scale data center networks.

A. The Aruba CX 6300 series is primarily designed for campus and branch access or aggregation roles and lacks the high-density, high-speed port capabilities of dedicated data center switches.
D. The Aruba CX 4100i is a ruggedized switch series intended for IoT and harsh industrial environments, making it entirely unsuitable for standard data center deployments.

1. Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series Data Sheet (Document ID: DSCX9300Series, Published: March 2022). Page 1 states, "The Aruba CX 9300 Switch Series is a next-generation 25.6Tbps, 1U fixed configuration switch for hyperscale data centers... Ideal for spine and leaf deployments..."

2. Aruba CX 8400 Switch Series Data Sheet (Document ID: DSCX8400Series, Published: April 2022). Page 1 states, "The Aruba CX 8400 Switch Series is a modern, intelligent and high-availability modular switch solution that is ideal for use in the most demanding campus core and data center networks."

3. Aruba Data Center Networking Solution Overview (Document ID: a00107064enw, Published: May 2022). Page 4, in the table "Aruba CX switches for data center networking," explicitly lists the CX 9300 for Spine roles and the CX 8400 for Core/Aggregation roles within a data center context.

4. Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series Data Sheet (Document ID: DSCX6300Series, Published: April 2022). Page 1 describes the series as "ideal for access, aggregation, and core in enterprise campus and branch networks," positioning it outside the primary large-scale data center use case.