HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G 4SFP Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G 4SFP Switch (non-PoE variant) is a high-performance access-layer switch ideal for enterprise and SMB deployments. Featuring 24 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports and 4 SFP uplinks, it provides full Layer 2 functionality plus static routing, ACLs, and runs Aruba’s CX operating system—perfect for environments where PoE is handled by separate injectors or midspan devices.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model: CX 6000, 24-port non-PoE with 4 SFP uplink ports
• Switching capacity: ~88 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: ~65 Mpps (million packets per second)
• Latency: ~1.5 µs typical for 1 Gbps copper traffic
• CPU: ARM dual-core (approx. 1 GHz)
• Memory: ~4 GB DDR3
• Storage: ~16 GB eMMC flash for OS, configuration, logs

Ports & Interfaces

• 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper ports (data only, no PoE)
• 4 × 1G SFP fiber uplink ports
• Console interface: USB-C console port
• USB-A host port: for file transfer / log access

Power & Environmental

• Non-PoE design: does not provide power over copper ports
• Power consumption: modest operating power (tens of watts)
• Power input: universal AC (100–240 VAC)
• Cooling: internal fans (standard rack environment)
• Operating temperature and humidity: commercial grade

Switching, Layer 2 & Basic Layer 3 Features

• VLAN support (802.1Q), Spanning Tree (STP / RSTP / MSTP)
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• IGMP Snooping / Multicast controls
• MAC address learning / forwarding / filtering
• Access Control Lists (ACLs) for L2/L3/L4 traffic filtering
• Static routing support for IPv4 and IPv6
• Quality of Service (QoS), rate limiting, traffic shaping
• IPv6 in both data and management planes

Management, Security & Software

• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
• Management options: CLI (SSH/console), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Telemetry, event streaming, logging, health monitoring
• Role-based access control, secure management (SSH/TLS)
• Firmware upgrade with rollback, in-service update capability
• Integrates with Aruba Central and other network management systems

Key Features

• 24 copper Gigabit data ports + 4 fiber SFP uplinks
• Fully non-PoE design for deployments using external power injectors
• High packet throughput and low latency for edge switching
• Full Layer 2 + static routing, ACLs, QoS features
• Aruba AOS-CX OS with modern management capabilities
• Compact, reliable switch built for enterprise access environments

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba CX 6000 24G 4SFP (non-PoE) switch provides 24 Gigabit copper ports, 4 fiber SFP uplinks, 88 Gbps switching capacity, static routing, ACLs, and runs Aruba AOS-CX OS. Ideal for enterprise networks that use external PoE solutions or separate power injectors.

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