HPE7-A04 · Question #75
Which of the following switches support both Front-to-Back and Back-to-Front airflow? (Select two)
The correct answer is B. 8360 C. 8325. Both the Aruba 8360 (B) and Aruba 8325 (C) are available in multiple hardware SKUs that include both port-side intake (Front-to-Back) and port-side exhaust (Back-to-Front) airflow variants, giving data center operators flexibility to align them with hot-aisle/cold-aisle cooling…
Question
Which of the following switches support both Front-to-Back and Back-to-Front airflow? (Select two)
Options
- A8400
- B8360
- C8325
- D8320
How the community answered
(63 responses)- A5% (3)
- B94% (59)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Both the Aruba 8360 (B) and Aruba 8325 (C) are available in multiple hardware SKUs that include both port-side intake (Front-to-Back) and port-side exhaust (Back-to-Front) airflow variants, giving data center operators flexibility to align them with hot-aisle/cold-aisle cooling architectures.
The 8400 (A) is a modular chassis switch with a fixed airflow direction determined by its fabric module and fan tray design - it does not offer both airflow options in the same product family in the same flexible way. The 8320 (D) is a fixed-configuration switch that ships with only a single airflow direction (Front-to-Back), making it unsuitable for environments requiring Back-to-Front cooling.
Memory tip: Think "Middle models, maximum flexibility" - the 8360 and 8325 sit in the middle of the ArubaOS-CX fixed-form-factor lineup and are the ones that offer bidirectional airflow choice. The 8400 (top/chassis) and 8320 (entry) lack that dual-option flexibility.
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