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AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals

Name: AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals
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Last updated : 23/07/2026
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Duration:

40.00 hours

32.5 CPD hours

Overview:

This course prepares you for the updated AOS-CX switching-based ACA - Switching certification exam (HPE6-A86). Attending this course will teach you the fundamental skills to configure and manage modern, open standard-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking's AOS-CX routing and switching technologies. This 5-day course consists of approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on lab exercises to help you understand how to implement and validate small to medium enterprise network solutions. In this course, you will learn AOS-CX switch technologies such as:

- Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
- Redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
- Link aggregation techniques, including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Switch virtualization with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF).
You also learn about IP Routing, including static and dynamic routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

Description:

AOS-CX Switching Portfolio

- Network designs
- Switching Portfolio
Switching Fundamentals

- Switching contexts
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Basic configuration
VLANs

- Domains - Collision and broadcast
- LANs and VLANs
- 802.1Q
- Forwarding Tables
Spanning Tree

- Purpose
- Redundant networks
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
Link Aggregation

- Overview and interface requirements
- Static and dynamic LAGs
- Load sharing
Switch Stacking and Extension

- Operational planes
- Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
Layer 3 Routing

- Intro to routing
- IP routes and default gateways
- Inter-VLAN routing
- Packet delivery
IP Routing Fundamentals

- Principles of routing
- Routing tables
- Routing protocols
Dynamic IP Routing

- Intro to OSPFv2
- Neighbor relationships
- OSPF network types
Quality of Service

- Intro to Quality of Service (QoS)
- Packet classification and marking
- Queuing
- Rate Limiting
Network Security Fundamentals

- Security fundamentals
- Port access
- Captive Portal
Secure Management and Maintenance

- Secure management
- Maintenance

Available Delivery Options for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

How many CPD hours does AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals provide?

The 5 day AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals course gives you up to 32.5 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals?

The ideal candidate is someone starting a career as a networking IT professional. They have six months of experience in the field. Supporting or operating limited-scope wired network used in SMB, edge, and simple core environments. They are the junior member of the IT Operations team.

Do you provide training for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals. This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals?

The AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals training takes place over 5 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 40.00 hours including breaks.

What other terms do people search for?

Popular related searches include: AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Aruba Switching OS CX, CXSF

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals?

Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.