HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class‑4 PoE 4SFP 740W Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP 740W Switch is a next-generation, stackable access switch designed for high-density enterprise edge deployments. It provides 48 Gigabit copper ports with full Class-4 PoE (up to ~30 W per port), four SFP fiber uplinks, and a 740 W PoE budget.

With Aruba’s CX operating system, it supports advanced features like stacking, static routing, ACLs, and automation—ideal for powering APs, cameras, and IoT devices in campus or branch networks.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model series: CX 6200F
• High stacking capability: supports stacking up to 8 switches
• Switching capacity: up to 176 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: ~98.6 million packets per second (Mpps)
• Latency: low latency (~1.5–2 µs typical)
• Packet buffer: multi-MB shared buffer to handle bursts
• CPU: dual-core ARM architecture
• Memory: several GBs of system memory
• Storage: internal flash / eMMC for OS and logging

Ports & Interfaces

• 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper ports, all supporting Class-4 PoE
• 4 × SFP uplink ports (1G fiber)
• Stack ports (internal or external) for multi-switch management
• Console interface: USB-C or RJ-45 console
• USB host port for file transfers or logging

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• Standards supported: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+)
• Class: full Class-4 PoE on all copper ports
• Total PoE budget: 740 W
• Per-port power: up to ~30 W (depending on device negotiation)
• PoE management features: per-port power limiting, scheduling, prioritization, reserve power capability

Switching & Network Features

• Layer 2 features: VLANs (802.1Q), Spanning Tree (STP / RSTP / MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), IGMP Snooping
• Basic Layer 3: static routing (IPv4 & IPv6)
• Access Control Lists (ACLs) for L2/L3/L4 traffic control
• Quality of Service (QoS), rate limiting, shaping, traffic classification
• IPv6 support: full for data and management
• Automation: scripting, event-driven policies, REST APIs

Stack & Redundancy Features

• High-availability stacking: all switches operate as a single logical unit
• Redundant control-plane in stack configuration
• Link failover, dynamic routing within stack

Physical & Power Characteristics

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power input: universal AC (100–240 VAC)
• Idle power draw (no PoE): modest (tens of watts)
• Max draw under full PoE load: up to ~900 W or more depending on efficiency and thermal headroom
• Cooling: internal fans with front-to-back airflow
• Operating environment: standard commercial temperature & humidity ranges

Management & Software / Security

• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX (same family as CX 6000, CX 6100)
• Management methods: CLI (SSH/console), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Telemetry and streaming analytics for network insight
• Integration with Aruba Central cloud management
• Security: role-based access, secure management protocols (SSH, TLS), control-plane protection
• Firmware upgrade, rollback, autoupgrade, health-checking

Key Features

• 48 Gigabit ports with full Class-4 PoE support, plus 4 fiber uplinks
• Large 740 W PoE budget to power dense edge devices
• Stackable architecture for high-availability and scale
• Layer 2 switching with static routing, ACLs, QoS, IPv6
• Aruba AOS-CX with modern automation and management
• Compact 1U design with enterprise-grade cooling and performance

Meta Description

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class‑4 PoE 4SFP 740W Switch offers 48 PoE/PoE+ ports, 4 SFP fiber uplinks, stacking support, and a 740 W PoE budget. Running Aruba’s AOS-CX OS, it delivers Layer 2 switching, static routing, ACLs, automation, and high availability—ideal for enterprise access and edge deployments.

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