HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F 24p Class4 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F 24p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch is a high-efficiency enterprise access switch built for modern intelligent edge deployments. It features 24 multi-speed Gigabit PoE ports, high-capacity 50 Gbps SFP56 uplinks, and advanced Layer 3 capabilities under Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system — delivering exceptional reliability, scalability, and automation for business networks.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model: HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F 24p Class4 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA
• Architecture: Fixed configuration access switch
• ASIC: Aruba Gen-7 programmable switch silicon
• Switching Capacity: Up to 880 Gbps
• Throughput: Up to 654 Mpps
• Stacking: Supports Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) — stack up to 10 switches
• PoE Power Budget: 370 W (Class 4 PoE on all ports)

Ports & Interfaces

• Access Ports: 24 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet ports with Class 4 PoE
• Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP56 (1/10/25/50 Gbps) uplink slots
• Console Port: USB-C
• Auxiliary Port: USB-A (for file/config transfer)
• Management Port: Out-of-band Ethernet management interface

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+) Class 4
• Power Budget: 370 W total
• Per Port Power: Up to 30 W per port
• Smart PoE Allocation: Dynamic power management across active ports

Performance & Latency

• Forwarding Rate: 654 Mpps
• Latency (typical):
  • 1 Gbps: ~4.2 µs
  • 10 Gbps: ~1.5 µs
  • 25 Gbps: ~2.9 µs
• Buffer Memory: Shared packet buffer for optimized traffic handling

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features

• Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
• Layer 3: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, policy-based routing
• Security & Control:
  • Layer 2–4 ACLs
  • DHCP Snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection
  • 802.1X network access control
  • Secure shell (SSH) and HTTPS management
• IPv6 Support: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 routing

Power & Cooling

• Power Supply: Internal fixed power supply
• Cooling: Fixed quiet fans with variable speed control
• Power Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Typical Power Draw: Up to 450 W (under full PoE load)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 45 °C

Form Factor & Physical

• Chassis Type: 1U rack-mountable fixed switch
• Dimensions: 44 × 30 × 4.4 cm (W × D × H)
• Weight: Approx. 6 kg
• Mounting: Standard 19-inch rack brackets included

Management & Automation

• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
• Management Options: CLI, Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Automation & Monitoring:
  • Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE)
  • Event-based automation and telemetry
  • Integration with Aruba Central and NetEdit
• Stack Management: Unified stack management via single IP

Key Features

• 24 × 1G PoE access ports with 370 W Class 4 PoE power
• 4 × 50 G SFP56 uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
• Advanced Layer 3 routing, OSPF, BGP, and VRF support
• Aruba AOS-CX for intelligent automation and telemetry
• Fixed power supply and quiet cooling for reliable access layer deployment
• Designed for scalability, performance, and secure enterprise networking

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba CX 6300F 24p Class4 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch delivers 24 Gigabit PoE ports, 50 Gbps uplinks, and Layer 3 intelligence on a compact 1U platform — ideal for secure, high-performance enterprise access and IoT deployments requiring advanced automation and scalability.

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