HP Aruba • SKU R9W90A
HP Aruba R9W90A — HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 48XF4C
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 48XF4C switch bundle (R9W90A): L3 managed 1U aggregation/top-of-rack switch with 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, front-to-back (port-side intake) airflow, shipped with 3 fan trays and 2 AC PSUs.
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What is the HP Aruba R9W90A?
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 48XF4C switch bundle (R9W90A): L3 managed 1U aggregation/top-of-rack switch with 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, front-to-back (port-side intake) airflow, shipped with 3 fan trays and 2 AC PSUs.
TFI supplies the R9W90A new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ (downlink/access) |
|---|---|
| uplinks | 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 (supports 4x10G / 4x25G breakout) |
| switching capacity | 1.76 Tbps |
| forwarding rate | 1,309 Mpps |
| form factor | 1U rack-mountable (17.4 in W x 16 in D x 1.7 in H, ~18.5 lb) |
| power supply | 2x hot-swappable AC PSU (2x JL600A, 100-240V); ~450W max consumption |
| airflow | Front-to-back (port-side intake), 3x field-replaceable fan trays (3x JL714A) |
| management | AOS-CX; RJ-45 serial console, USB-C console, RJ-45 OOBM, USB-A; quad-core ARM Cortex A72 @1.8GHz |
| layer | Layer 3 managed (full L3 routing, VSX, ZTP, REST API) |
| eol status | Active / current product (CX 8100 series), not EoL as of 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HP Aruba R9W90A?
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 48XF4C switch bundle (R9W90A): L3 managed 1U aggregation/top-of-rack switch with 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, front-to-back (port-side intake) airflow, shipped with 3 fan trays and 2 AC PSUs.
- Do you supply the R9W90A new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the HP Aruba R9W90A both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- How many ports does the R9W90A have?
- Port configuration: 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ (downlink/access); uplinks: 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 (supports 4x10G / 4x25G breakout).
- Can TFI deliver the R9W90A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the HP Aruba R9W90A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (7)
- https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/PSN1014739583GREN
- https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/networking/switches/fixed-port-l3-managed-ethernet-switches/hpe-aruba-networking-cx-8100-48x10g-sfp-4x40-100g-qsfp28-fb-airflow-3fan-2ac-psu-switch-bdl/p/r9w90a
- https://www.cdw.com/product/hpe-aruba-networking-cx-8100-48x10g-sfp-4x40-100g-qsfp28-switch-switch/7447235
- https://www.hummingbirdnetworks.com/hpe-aruba-networking-cx-8100-48x10g-sfp-4x40-100g-qsfp28-switch-switch-l3-managed-48-x-1-gigabit-10-gigabit-sfp-sfp-4-x-40-gigabit-qsfp-100-gigabit-qsfp28-front-to-back-airflow-rack-mountable-r9w90a-aba
- https://www.securewirelessworks.com/r9w90a.asp
- https://www.lambda-tek.com/HPE-R9W90A-sh/B47817269
- https://serverorbit.com/hpe-r9w90a-48-ports-aruba-networking-gigabit-ethernet-switch/
Need pricing on R9W90A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.