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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 12G Class4 PoE 2G-2SFP+ 139W Switch
KSh 160,000 (KSh 185,600 Incl VAT)
- 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
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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