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What are Aruba Switch V3 modules?
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Aruba Switch V3 modules are hot-pluggable expansion cards for Aruba CX 6300 and 6400 Series chassis, delivering advanced Layer 2/3 switching, high-density ports, and enhanced network performance.
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Which port types and speeds do Aruba Switch V3 modules support?
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Aruba Switch V3 modules support 1/10/25/40/100 GbE SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28 interfaces, enabling flexible uplink and access configurations to meet diverse data-center and campus requirements.
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Are Aruba Switch V3 modules compatible with previous-generation Aruba switches?
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Aruba Switch V3 modules are backward compatible with Aruba CX 6300 and 6400 chassis but not supported on legacy Aruba 8400 or 2930F platforms.
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Can I hot-swap Aruba Switch V3 modules without downtime?
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Yes. Aruba Switch V3 modules are fully hot-swappable, allowing insertion or removal without powering down the chassis or disrupting live traffic.
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How many Aruba Switch V3 modules can a chassis accommodate?
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The Aruba CX 6400 supports up to eight V3 modules per chassis, while the CX 6300 supports up to four, maximizing port density and redundancy.
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Do Aruba Switch V3 modules support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Select Aruba Switch V3 PoE modules deliver up to 30 W per port (PoE+), 60 W (UPoE), or 90 W (UPoE++), ideal for IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT devices.
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What is the power consumption of Aruba Switch V3 PoE modules?
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PoE V3 modules consume up to 840 W per module (PoE+) and up to 1,440 W for UPoE+/++ variants, with dynamic power allocation and efficient power-saving modes.
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Do Aruba Switch V3 modules require a software license?
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No additional module license is required. Aruba’s AOS-CX software license on the chassis automatically enables full V3 module functionality.
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How do I install an Aruba Switch V3 module?
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Align the module guides with the chassis slot, slide in until the module clicks, then secure the captive screws and verify status via the onboard LEDs or web GUI.
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Can Aruba Switch V3 modules be stacked across multiple chassis?
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Yes. Using Aruba’s Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), you can stack multiple CX 6300/6400 chassis with V3 modules for unified management and high availability.
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What Layer 3 features do Aruba Switch V3 modules support?
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Aruba Switch V3 modules support static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, and policy-based routing, enabling scalable campus and data-center architectures.
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Do Aruba Switch V3 modules offer advanced QoS?
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Yes. V3 modules deliver hardware-accelerated QoS with 8 priority queues, ACL policing, bandwidth shaping, and deep packet inspection for traffic prioritization.
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How does Aruba Switch V3 enhance network security?
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Aruba V3 modules integrate MAC-sec encryption, Dynamic Segmentation, IP Source Guard, and ACL enforcement to protect data integrity and isolate threats.
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What management interfaces are available on Aruba Switch V3 modules?
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Aruba V3 modules support management via CLI, RESTful API, Aruba Central cloud, SNMP, and a built-in HTML5 web interface for simplified operations.
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Where can I download firmware and software updates for Aruba Switch V3 modules?
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Firmware and AOS-CX software updates are available on the Aruba Support Portal under the Downloads section for your specific CX 6300/6400 chassis.
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What warranty covers Aruba Switch V3 modules?
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Aruba Switch V3 modules include a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day advance hardware replacement and 24x7 global support options.
