HPE Aruba Expands Networking Portfolio with New Switches
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has announced major expansions to its HPE Aruba Networking wired and wireless portfolio.
The company revealed the new HPE Aruba Networking CX 10K distributed services switches. These feature built-in programmable data processing units (DPUs) from AMD Pensando. The DPUs offload security and network services, freeing up resources for AI workload processing.
HPE reported the addition of several new products and capabilities to support enterprise networking needs. These include: The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10040, a new distributed services 'smart switch' that doubles the scale and performance of its predecessor.
Four new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M campus switches, which offer faster data speeds in a compact footprint for IoT, AI, and high-performance computing.
New Wi-Fi 7 access points for AI-driven indoor and outdoor connectivity. These are designed to deliver superior service for data, voice, and video communications.
Phil Mottram, EVP and General Manager of HPE Aruba Networking, stated that data-fueled AI, IoT, and other high-performance applications are pushing enterprises to offer cost-effective connectivity. He added that the new innovations deliver ten times the scale and performance at one-third the cost of traditional solutions.
Soni Jiandani, SVP and GM of AMD's Networking Technology and Solutions Group, highlighted the need for scalable and high-performance networking. He confirmed that the AMD DPU technology in the CX 10040 platform enables secure, scalable services for large enterprise deployments at reduced costs.
HPE Aruba Networking continues to exceed industry standards. The company delivers performance, security, and intelligence with all-inclusive licensing. The latest advancements include: The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10040, which uses the AMD Pensando DPU to support AI computing with built-in firewalling, in-line encryption, and telemetry.
The new CX 6300 series switches, offering encryption, precision timing, and application recognition and control (ARC) to meet varied SLAs.
New Wi-Fi 7 access points: the 720, 740 (indoor), and 760 Series (indoor/outdoor). These feature network slicing and dynamic application prioritization for AI and cloud-delivered apps.
Application-aware networking on the CX 5420 and 6200 series, enabling SLA-based data routing across entire networks.
Enhanced AI-powered network management with HPE Aruba Networking Central, providing visibility, control, and analytics across campuses and data centers.
HPE Morpheus VM Essentials integration with the CX 10000 Switch Series, enabling unified orchestration of physical and virtual network security services. This supports ESXi, KVM, and bare metal hosts with no forklift upgrades.
HPE continues to invest in scalable and secure networking solutions. The company remains committed to addressing the evolving demands of AI and high-performance computing.
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