HPE S4Q65A | SN8325H 18x SFP28 25GbE 4x QSFP28 100GbE Half-Width Switch, P2C

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Description

The HPE Storage Ethernet Switch H-series SN8325H is a 1U half-width data centre switch delivering 18 x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports and 4 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports with Power-to-Connector airflow — purpose-built for high-density storage and hybrid cloud environments where rack space is at a premium. Powered by the HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 ASIC with 2.16 Tbps switching capacity, it supports Layer 3 routing, QSFP28 4x25GbE breakout, and lossless QoS for latency-sensitive storage workloads.

Two SN8325H units can be mounted side-by-side in a single 1U rack space, making them ideal for colocation, edge, and space-constrained data centre deployments. Full management flexibility is provided via HPE Aruba Networking Central (cloud), Fabric Composer, NetConductor, or CLI, with built-in REST APIs and Python scripting for automation. HPE Aruba VSX ensures high availability across upgrades and control-plane events.

Features

- Powered by HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325 Switch Series ASIC
- Half-width 1U form factor — two units mount side-by-side in a single rack unit for space savings and redundancy
- All QSFP28 ports support 4x25GbE breakout for greater density and flexibility
- All ports independently configurable with no grouping restrictions
- HPE Aruba Networking VSX for high availability during upgrades and control-plane events
- Low-latency, lossless QoS optimised for storage and hybrid cloud workloads
- Cloud-native, database-driven, microservices-based NOS with in-service software upgrades
- Manageable via HPE Aruba Networking Central, Fabric Composer, NetConductor, or CLI
- REST API and Python scripting support for network automation and programmability
- N+1 power redundancy for continuous operation
- TAA Compliant — suitable for government and regulated environments
- Limited lifetime warranty including built-in fans and power supplies

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for HPE products, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- 18 x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports
- 4 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports (supports 4x25GbE breakout)
- Total: 22 ports
- Switching Capacity: 2.16 Tbps full-duplex
- Form Factor: 1U Half-Width (two units fit side-by-side in a single 1U rack space)
- Airflow: Power to Connector (P2C)
- Layer 3 switching supported
- Management Software: HPE Aruba Networking CX 10.15.1000
- Protocols: 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X, 25GBase-X, 40GBase-X, 100GBase-X
- Power Redundancy: N+1
- TAA Compliant
- Rack-mountable

FAQs

Q: What makes the SN8325H suitable for high-density data centre storage environments?
A: The SN8325H is a half-width 1U switch, meaning two units can be mounted side-by-side in a single rack unit — effectively doubling port density per rack space. Combined with 18 x 25GbE SFP28 and 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports and 2.16 Tbps switching capacity, it is purpose-built for storage fabrics and hybrid cloud connectivity in space-constrained environments.

Q: What is Power-to-Connector (P2C) airflow and why does it matter?
A: Power-to-Connector (P2C) airflow means cooling air enters from the power supply side and exits from the port side. This is commonly referred to as 'front-to-back' airflow in hot-aisle/cold-aisle data centre configurations, ensuring compatibility with standard rack cooling architectures.

Q: Can the QSFP28 ports be broken out into additional 25GbE connections?
A: Yes. All four QSFP28 ports support 4x25GbE breakout, allowing each 100GbE port to connect up to four 25GbE devices. This significantly increases the switch's effective port count and connectivity flexibility for storage and server deployments.

Q: How is the SN8325H managed in a production network?
A: The SN8325H supports multiple management options: cloud-based management via HPE Aruba Networking Central, on-premises management through Fabric Composer or NetConductor, and traditional CLI access. It also supports automation via built-in REST APIs and Python scripting for DevOps-style network operations.

Q: Does the SN8325H support high-availability features for critical storage workloads?
A: Yes. The switch supports HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switch Exchange (VSX) for hitless failover during control-plane events or software upgrades. It also provides N+1 power redundancy, lossless QoS, and in-service software upgrades via its cloud-native, microservices-based operating system.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE SN8325H (S4Q65A) through IP Trading in Australia?
A: Yes. iptrading.com.au is an Australian B2B IT hardware specialist supplying HPE networking and storage switching products including the SN8325H. Contact the team for pricing, availability, and configuration advice tailored to your data centre requirements.

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