The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series features an intelligent, flexible, and modular Layer 3 switch chassis designed for the campus and branch networks of today’s small and medium-sized enterprises, with integrated MACsec hardware, analytics, and automation capabilities. The CX 5420 switch chassis is part of the CX switch portfolio and offers an enterprise-class access layer solution that is easy to deploy, straightforward, secure, and resilient. By combining a fully programmable operating system with the HPE Aruba Networking Network Analytics Engine (NAE), the CX 5420 switch provides industry-leading monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities for the entire network. A powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers performance and extensive feature support with flexible programmability for tomorrow's applications. This advanced modular 4U chassis switch offers up to 960 Gbps with low latency, 6 half-width line card slots, VSX Live Upgrade, and HPE Smart Rate 10 GbE up to 90 W Class 8 PoE with BGP/OSFP/PIM support.