HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch is a compact access-layer switch offering 24 Gigabit RJ-45 ports with Class 4 PoE, 4 SFP+ uplink ports, a 370 W PoE budget, and Aruba’s AOS-CX feature set. It’s ideal for powering wireless APs, IP cameras, and edge devices while supporting basic Layer 3 services, ACLs, and modern management in enterprise and SMB networks.

Detailed Specifications

Ports & Interfaces

• 24 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 ports (all supporting Class 4 PoE)
• 4 × SFP+ uplink ports (1G / 10G fiber)
• Console port: USB-C or traditional serial (depends on variant)
• Management interfaces: in-band (copper) and out-of-band, via CLI, Web UI, REST API

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• Standards: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• Class 4 PoE support (higher output per port)
• Total PoE budget: 370 W
• Per-port power: up to ~30 W (negotiated)
• PoE controls: scheduling, prioritization, per-port power limiting

Switching Performance & Capacity

• Switching capacity: ~88 Gbps (for 24-port model)
• Forwarding rate: ~65 million packets/sec (Mpps)
• Latency: ~1.5 µs (typical for 1G traffic)
• Buffer memory: adequate ingress/egress buffering for edge deployments

Layer 2 & Basic Layer 3 Features

• VLANs (802.1Q)
• Spanning Tree (RSTP, MSTP)
• Link Aggregation / LACP
• IGMP Snooping / Multicast support
• ACLs (L2 / L3 / L4) for traffic filtering
• Static routing support (IPv4 and IPv6)
• Quality of Service (QoS), traffic shaping, rate limiting

CPU, Memory & Software

• Processor: Dual-core ARM architecture
• RAM: ~4 GB RAM
• Storage: ~16 GB eMMC for firmware, logs, configuration
• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
  • CLI, Web UI, REST API, telemetry, automation
  • Integration options for cloud management (e.g. Aruba Central)

Physical & Power Characteristics

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power input: universal AC (100-240 VAC)
• Switch power draw (no PoE): moderate
• Maximum draw under full PoE load: depends on efficiency margin
• Cooling: internal fans; proper airflow required
• Operating temperature, humidity: standard commercial specifications

Management & Security

• Management interfaces: SSH, console, Web UI, REST, SNMP v2/v3
• Role-based access and secure management (SSH / TLS)
• Telemetry, logging, event streaming, firmware upgrade/rollback
• Access control for control plane, secure admin access, audit trails

Key Features

• 24 full PoE-capable Gigabit ports plus 4 SFP+ uplinks
• 370 W PoE budget supporting high-power edge devices
• Entry access switch with Layer 2 + static routing and ACL capabilities
• Aruba AOS-CX with modern management, automation, telemetry
• Reliable edge performance: good throughput, low latency

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch features 24 Gigabit PoE/PoE+ ports, 4 SFP+ uplinks, a 370 W PoE budget, Layer 2 switching plus static routing and ACLs, and Aruba’s AOS-CX OS — ideal for enterprise access and edge deployments.

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