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 the applications of tomorrow. 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.