HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 48G 4SFP+ Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL676A / 48-port model) is a fixed-access switch designed for enterprise and SMB edge deployments. It offers 48 Gigabit copper ports, 4 SFP+ fiber uplinks (1G/10G), support for PoE/Non-PoE configurations, and runs Aruba’s AOS-CX software with GPIO capabilities, VLANs, ACLs, and static routing—making it suitable for modern wired access networks.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model: Aruba CX 6100, 48-port with 4 SFP+ uplink ports
• Chassis: 1U rack-mountable
• Switching capacity: up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: ~98.6 million packets per second
• Latency: ~1.5 to 2.3 µs (typical)

Ports & Interfaces

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper ports (PoE or Non-PoE variants)
• 4 × SFP+ fiber uplink ports (supports 1G or 10G SFP+ modules)
• Console interface: USB-C console port
• Host port: USB Type-A host port (for file transfer / logs)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support

• Optional PoE support (in models that include PoE)
• PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (Class 4)
• The non-PoE version omits power delivery
• Total PoE budget depends on model variant (e.g., ~370 W or higher in PoE versions)

Switching & Network Features

• Layer 2: VLANs (802.1Q), Spanning Tree (RSTP, MSTP), link aggregation (LACP), QoS, IGMP snooping, MAC learning
• Basic Layer 3: static routing for IPv4 and IPv6
• ACLs for traffic filtering at layer 2/3
• IPv6 support for management and data traffic
• Traffic rate limiting, quality of service (QoS), traffic shaping

Processor, Memory & Operating System

• CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
• Memory: Approximately 4 GB DDR3
• Storage: 16 GB eMMC flash for firmware, logs, and database
• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
  • CLI, Web UI, REST API, telemetry, automation features
  • Support for Aruba Central management

Physical, Power & Environmental

• Dimensions: Standard 1U rack depth
• Power input: universal AC (100–240 VAC)
• Switch Power Draw (non-PoE model): tens of watts under idle
• Cooling: internal fans for active models; compact/low-port variants may be fanless
• Operating temperature and humidity: standard commercial ranges

Management & Security

• Management Interfaces: SSH, console, Web GUI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Role-based access control, secure management protocols (SSH/TLS)
• Firmware upgrade/rollback, health checks, logging and telemetry
• Support for network monitoring and event streaming

Key Features

• 48 copper Gigabit ports with optional PoE, plus 4 SFP+ 10G uplinks
• Flexible deployment: PoE and non-PoE models in same hardware family
• Entry-level Layer 3 support: static routing, ACLs, IPv6
• Aruba AOS-CX feature set: automation, REST API, integration with central management
• High throughput (176 Gbps), low latency, and strong port density

Meta Description

The Aruba CX 6100 48G 4SFP+ switch delivers 48 Gigabit copper ports (PoE/non-PoE), 4 SFP+ uplinks (1G/10G), Layer 2 switching plus basic Layer 3 (static routing, ACLs), and Aruba’s AOS-CX software—ideal for enterprise access networks seeking high density and manageability.

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