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Aruba HPE CX 8320 Series Switches - Refurbished, Used, New
Aruba CX 8320 switches are 1RU core and aggregation switches for campus and small data center networks, running AOS-CX with its REST API, built-in analytics and VSX redundancy. The series offers three port layouts: 48x 10G SFP+ with 6x 40G QSFP+ uplinks, 48x 10G RJ45 with 6x 40G QSFP+ uplinks, and a 32x 40G QSFP+ spine model. Hot-swappable fans and power supplies keep the switch in service while a module is replaced. NetworkTigers sells CX 8320 switches, fan modules and rack mount kits refurbished, used and new, and every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
Aruba CX 8320 models and parts
| Model or part | Ports and use | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| JL479A | 48x 10G SFP+ and 6x 40G QSFP+, front-to-back airflow. Fiber or DAC aggregation and 10G server access | JL479A |
| JL581A | 48x 1/10G RJ45 and 6x 40G QSFP+. Same uplinks with copper 10GBASE-T ports for in-rack servers and cabled closets | JL581A |
| JL579A | 32x 40G QSFP+, front-to-back airflow. Spine or core layer above the 48-port models | JL579A |
| JL481A | Front-to-back airflow fan module for the CX 8320 | JL481A |
| JL482C (X472) | Rack mount kit for the CX 8320, 8325, 8325P and 9300-32D; the NetworkTigers X414 kit is an alternative | JL482C | X414 |
| Related Aruba CX | Neighboring AOS-CX core and aggregation switches and the optics for them | CX 8325 | CX 8360 | CX 8400 | Aruba optics | All Aruba switches |
Which Aruba CX 8320 do I need?
Pick the port medium first. The JL479A takes SFP+ optics and DACs, which suits fiber uplinks from closets and short DAC runs to servers in the same rack; the JL581A gives you the same count on RJ45, which is the choice when the cabling already exists or you want 1G and 10G devices on the same switch without optics. Both have six 40G QSFP+ uplinks for a VSX pair or a spine. The JL579A is the 32-port 40G model that sits above them as a spine or collapsed core. Then confirm airflow: these 8320 models move air front-to-back, with the ports on the intake side, so mount them with the ports facing the cold aisle. Power supplies and fan modules are sold separately so you can build the redundancy you want, and each listing states what is installed. Check that the AOS-CX release on the switch matches the rest of your CX fabric, and order a JL482C or X414 kit if the switch comes without rack ears.
Frequently asked questions
Can two CX 8320 switches run as one logical pair?
Yes. AOS-CX supports VSX, which links two 8320 switches so that downstream devices see one multi-chassis LAG while each switch keeps its own control plane. Use the 40G QSFP+ ports for the inter-switch link.
Will the JL581A RJ45 ports negotiate down to 1G?
Yes. The 10GBASE-T ports run at 1G or 10G, so you can connect older servers and appliances now and move them to 10G later without changing the switch.
What is the difference between the JL482C and the X414 kit?
The JL482C is the Aruba X472 rack mount kit. The X414 is the NetworkTigers-made equivalent for the same switches, listed when you need rails at a lower cost.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch and part carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a VSX pair or a stack of leaves? Ask us for a quote.
HPE Aruba JL479A 8320 Series 48x 10GB SFP+ 6x 40GB QSFP+ F-B Airflow Switch
$ 4,157.99
$ 5,006.99
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HPE Aruba JL581A 8320 Series 48x 1/10GB RJ45 Copper 6x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Switch
$ 6,632.99
$ 15,749.99
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NEW HPE Aruba JL482C X472 Rack Mount Kit for CX 8320 8325 8325P 9300-32D X414
$ 129.99
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HPE Aruba JL482C X472 Rack Mount Kit for CX 8320 8325 8325P 9300-32D X414
$ 276.99
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JL482C NT X414 For HPE Aruba CX 8320 8325 8325P Switch Rack Mount Kit
$ 89.95
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HPE Aruba JL481A CX 8320 Series Front-to-Back Airflow Switch Fan
$ 125.99
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NEW HPE Aruba JL481A CX 8320 Series Front-to-Back Airflow Switch Fan
NEW HPE Aruba JL581A 8320 Series 48x 10 Gigabit SFP+ 6x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Switch
NEW HPE Aruba JL579A 8320 Series 32x 40GB QSFP+ Switch
HPE Aruba JL579A 8320 Series 32x 40GB QSFP+ Front to Back Airflow Switch
$ 3,329.99
$ 4,049.99
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NEW HPE Aruba JL479A 8320 Series 48x 10GB SFP+ 6x 40GB QSFP+ Switch
$ 8,625.99
$ 17,825.99
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