The
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class6 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch is a high-performance, modular enterprise access switch built to handle next-generation connectivity demands. Featuring multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports, advanced Class 6 PoE power, and high-speed 50 Gbps uplinks, it delivers superior scalability, intelligent automation, and power efficiency — ideal for high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E and IoT enterprise environments.
Detailed Specifications
Hardware & Architecture
- Model: Aruba CX 6300M 24p Smart Rate Class6 PoE + 4p SFP56 50G TAA
- Switching Fabric: 880 Gbps non-blocking architecture
- Throughput: Up to 654 Mpps (million packets per second)
- ASIC: Aruba Gen-7 programmable silicon optimized for high performance and analytics
- Stacking: Supports Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) — stack up to 10 switches
- Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX with event-driven automation and telemetry
Ports & Interfaces
- Access Ports: 24 × RJ-45 Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 1G / 2.5G / 5G speeds
- PoE Support: IEEE 802.3bt (Class 6 PoE++) delivering up to 60 W per port
- Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP56 uplinks supporting 1G / 10G / 25G / 50G speeds
- Console Port: USB-C
- USB Port: USB-A (for configuration and firmware access)
- Management Port: Dedicated out-of-band Ethernet interface
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt (PoE, PoE+, and PoE++)
- Total PoE Power Budget: Up to 1440 W (with dual PSUs)
- Per Port Power: Up to 60 W per port for high-power devices (Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, IP cameras, etc.)
- Smart Power Allocation: Dynamic load balancing and energy-efficient management
Performance & Latency
- Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 654 Mpps
- Latency (typical):
- 1G: ~4.2 µs
- 2.5G/5G: ~2.5 µs
- 10G/25G uplinks: ~1.5 µs
- Packet Buffer: Dynamic buffer allocation for congestion control and burst traffic optimization
Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features
- Layer 2: VLANs, MSTP/RSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
- Layer 3: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, PIM, VRF, policy-based routing
- IPv6 Support: Full dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6)
- Security & Control:
- Layer 2–4 ACLs
- DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
- 802.1X Network Access Control
- MACsec encryption support (model dependent)
- QoS: Hardware-based prioritization, traffic shaping, and flow control
Power & Cooling
- Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable, field-replaceable PSUs
- Cooling System: Hot-swappable, variable-speed fans
- Power Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: Up to 1600 W under full PoE load
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
Form Factor & Build
- Chassis: 1U modular rack-mountable design
- Dimensions: 44 cm (W) × 30 cm (D) × 4.4 cm (H)
- Weight: ~6.5 kg
- Mounting: Rack ears included for standard 19-inch racks
Management & Automation
- OS Platform: Aruba AOS-CX
- Interfaces: CLI (SSH), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
- Automation & Monitoring:
- Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for telemetry and event automation
- Aruba NetEdit for centralized configuration management
- Aruba Central cloud integration for monitoring and provisioning
- Stack Management: Single-IP management for the entire stack
Key Features
- 24 Smart Rate multi-gigabit (1G/2.5G/5G) access ports with Class 6 PoE++ power
- 4 × 50 Gbps SFP56 uplinks for high-speed connectivity
- Advanced Layer 3 routing and full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support
- Modular redundancy with dual PSU and hot-swappable fan design
- AOS-CX OS with automation, analytics, and cloud integration
- Designed for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, IoT, and high-bandwidth enterprise workloads
Meta Description
The
HPE Aruba CX 6300M 24p Smart Rate Class6 PoE 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch combines multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports, 60 W PoE++, 50 Gbps uplinks, and advanced Layer 3 routing — an ideal modular switch for powering high-performance enterprise access, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and IoT environments.
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