HPE7-A04 · Question #44
Which switch model has the following specifications: - 32 ports of 100GbE, 200GbE, or 400GbE - 400 Gbps ports can be configured as 4x100GbE, 2x200GbE, or 1x400GbE
The correct answer is D. CX 9300 Switch Series. Option D (CX 9300 Switch Series) is correct because it is Aruba's flagship data center spine/core switch, purpose-built for ultra-high-density environments requiring 400GbE connectivity. Its 32 high-speed ports support flexible breakout configurations - 4x100GbE, 2x200GbE, or…
Question
Which switch model has the following specifications:
- 32 ports of 100GbE, 200GbE, or 400GbE
- 400 Gbps ports can be configured as 4x100GbE, 2x200GbE, or 1x400GbE
Options
- ACX 8100 Switch Series
- BCX 8360v2 Switch Series
- CCX 8325 Switch Series
- DCX 9300 Switch Series
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D91% (41)
Explanation
Option D (CX 9300 Switch Series) is correct because it is Aruba's flagship data center spine/core switch, purpose-built for ultra-high-density environments requiring 400GbE connectivity. Its 32 high-speed ports support flexible breakout configurations - 4x100GbE, 2x200GbE, or 1x400GbE - making it the only model in the lineup that reaches 400GbE.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A (CX 8100) is an access-layer switch targeting 1/10/25GbE workloads - far below 400GbE territory.
- B (CX 8360v2) is an aggregation/distribution switch operating at 25GbE/100GbE speeds, not 400GbE.
- C (CX 8325) is a core/aggregation switch with 100GbE port density but lacks 200GbE/400GbE capability.
Memory tip: Think "9300 = 9 digits of speed" - the highest model number in the CX family maps to the highest port speeds (400GbE). The 8000-series switches cap out at 100GbE, while only the 9000-series breaks into the 400GbE range. If you see "400GbE" in the specs, the answer is always in the 9000s.
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