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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 48G 4SFP+ Switch
- 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
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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