HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 12G Class4 PoE 2G-2SFP+ 139W Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 12G Class4 PoE 2G-2SFP+ 139W Switch (model JL679A) is a compact access-layer switch tailored for office, branch, and IoT environments.

It delivers 12 Gigabit copper ports with Class 4 PoE, two 10G-capable uplinks (via 2 SFP+ ports or 2 combo copper), runs Aruba’s AOS-CX OS, and offers Layer 2 switching plus basic Layer 3 routing and ACL support—all in a quiet, small form factor with a 139 W PoE budget.

Detailed Specifications

Ports & Interfaces

• 12 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 copper ports (all support Class 4 PoE)
• Uplinks: 2 × 1/10G SFP+ fiber ports (or in some variants, combo ports)
• Console: USB-C console port
• Management: in-band (copper) access and out-of-band support

PoE / Power

• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE Class: Class 4 support
• Total PoE budget: 139 W
• Without PoE: Power draw ~21.9 W
• With PoE: Peak power draw up to ~170 W (when fully loaded)
• Ability to allocate, prioritize, and limit power per port

Switching Capacity & Performance

• Switching capacity: ~68 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: ~50-55 Mpps (approximate)
• Latency: typical ~1.5 µs or less for copper traffic
• Packet buffering and ingress/egress queuing available

Layer & Network Features

• Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), LACP (link aggregation), IGMP Snooping, MAC learning
• Layer 3: Static routing (both IPv4 and IPv6)
• ACLs: Layer 2/3/4 access control lists
• QoS: traffic prioritization, rate limiting, classification
• IPv6: support for data and management functions

CPU, Memory & OS

• CPU: Dual-core ARM processor
• RAM: ~4 GB
• Storage: ~16 GB eMMC
• OS: Aruba AOS-CX
  • Supports CLI, Web UI, REST APIs, telemetry, event-driven automation
  • Compatible with Aruba Central cloud management

Physical, Environmental & Power

• Compact 1U rack form factor
• Dimensions: modest depth for branch or rack placement
• Power Input: 100–127 VAC or 200–240 VAC (universal AC)
• Cooling: fan or low-noise (for moderate load) design
• Operating: standard commercial temperature and humidity ranges
• Noise: minimal, suitable for office environments

Management & Security

• Management Interfaces: console (USB-C), SSH, Web UI, REST, SNMP v2/v3
• Security: role-based access control, SSH/TLS, secure protocols
• Firmware: upgrade, rollback, health check, in-service update capability
• Logging, telemetry, syslog, alarms and event streaming

Key Features

• 12 full Gigabit PoE ports and 2 high-speed SFP+ uplinks
• 139 W PoE budget with Class 4 support for high-power devices
• Entry-level Layer 3 features (static routing, ACLs) on top of full Layer 2
• Aruba AOS-CX OS with full automation, REST APIs, cloud integration
• Compact, low-noise design ideal for branch offices or edge deployments

Meta Description

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 12G Class4 PoE 2G-2SFP+ 139W Switch (JL679A) offers 12 Gigabit copper ports with Class 4 PoE, two 10G-capable uplinks, 139 W PoE budget, and managed Layer 2 plus static routing and ACL support under Aruba AOS-CX — a compact, powerful access switch for edge environments.

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