HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch

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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