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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