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HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch
- 24 copper Gigabit ports with 4 SFP+ (1G/10G) uplinks
- Available in PoE or non-PoE variants (370 W PoE budget in PoE model)
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features + static routing, ACLs
- Runs Aruba AOS-CX with programmable, modern network management
- High performance for edge and branch deployments
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch is a compact, fully managed access-layer switch designed for enterprise branches and SMB deployments. With 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports, 4 SFP+ uplinks (1G/10G), support for PoE or non-PoE configurations, and Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system, it provides essential Layer 2 features and limited Layer 3 support in a high-density, efficient form.
Detailed Specifications
Model & Port Configuration
- SKU: JL678A (non-PoE variant) or JL677A (PoE Class 4 variant)
- 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports
- 4 × SFP+ uplinks (supports 1G or 10G modules)
- Optional PoE: in PoE model (24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) (if PoE variant)
- Standards: IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
- PoE Class 4 support (higher power per port)
- Total PoE budget: 370 W
- Per-port allocation: up to ~30 W (subject to power management)
- PoE control: per-port power limiting, scheduling, prioritization
Switching Performance
- Switching capacity: ~88 Gbps (for 24-port models)
- Forwarding rate: ~65 Mpps (million packets per second)
- Latency: ~1.5 µs (typical)
- Packet buffer memory: ample for edge deployments
Layer & Network Features
- Layer 2: VLANs, Spanning Tree (STP, RSTP, MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), QoS, IGMP Snooping, MAC address learning
- Layer 3: static routing (IPv4 / IPv6) in software
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering
- Quality of Service, rate limiting, traffic shaping
Processor, Memory & OS
- CPU: dual-core ARM architecture
- RAM: ~4 GB
- Storage: ~16 GB eMMC for firmware, configuration, logs
- Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX (full feature support, CLI, REST APIs, telemetry)
Physical, Power & Environmental
- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable, standard depth
- Power input: 100–240 VAC universal
- Power consumption (non-PoE): modest (tens of watts)
- Cooling: internal fans (fanless for compact models)
- Operating environment: standard commercial temperature & humidity ranges
Management & Security
- Management: Web UI, CLI (SSH/console), REST API, SNMP v2/v3
- Role-based access, TLS, secure management protocols
- Support for Aruba Central cloud management
- Firmware upgrade/rollback, health monitoring, telemetry
Key Features
- 24 copper Gigabit ports with 4 SFP+ (1G/10G) uplinks
- Available in PoE or non-PoE variants (370 W PoE budget in PoE model)
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features + static routing, ACLs
- Runs Aruba AOS-CX with programmable, modern network management
- High performance for edge and branch deployments
Meta Description
The Aruba CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch is a managed access switch offering 24 Gigabit ports, 4 SFP+ uplinks, optional Class 4 PoE (370 W), Layer 2 plus static routing and ACL support, all under Aruba’s AOS-CX OS — ideal for SMBs and enterprise edge networks.
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