The HP Aruba 3800 Switch

The Aruba 3800 Switch Series provides performance, resiliency, and flexibility for enterprise edge, branch office, and SMB deployments. Built on the latest ProVision ASIC architecture, these switches deliver low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption while providing a full Layer 3 feature set.

The 3800 series is distinguished by its innovative stacking technology, which delivers chassis-like modular resiliency in a stackable 1U form factor. It supports high-bandwidth 10GbE uplinks (SFP+ and 10GBASE-T) and is fully optimized for software-defined networking (SDN) with OpenFlow support. With advanced security features like DHCP Snooping and Dynamic ARP Protection, coupled with Aruba ClearPass integration, the 3800 series ensures a consistent and secure experience for both wired and wireless users across the entire infrastructure.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: Ultra-low latency (<2.8 µs for 1GbE, <1.9 µs for 10GbE).

• Stacking: Mesh or ring topology (up to 336 Gbps stacking bandwidth).

• Routing: Full L3 support (OSPF, BGP, PBR, VRRP).

• PoE Capability: Up to 1080W PoE+ power budget.

• Manageability: Aruba AirWave, IMC, CLI, and Web-based GUI.