HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24p + 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24p 10M/100M/1G 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch is a high-performance enterprise-grade modular switch designed for advanced access and aggregation layers. It combines flexible multi-speed copper ports, 50 Gbps uplink capabilities, full Layer 3 routing, and strong stacking with Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system for scalable, intelligent, and secure networking.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model: Aruba CX 6300M 24p + 4p SFP56 50G TAA
• Architecture: Modular (M-series) design supporting field-replaceable power supplies and fans
• ASIC: Aruba Gen-7 programmable switch silicon
• Switching Capacity: Up to 880 Gbps
• Throughput: Up to 654 Mpps
• Stacking: Supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) — up to 10 switches per stack

Ports & Interfaces

• Access Ports: 24 × RJ-45 copper ports (10M/100M/1G multi-speed)
• Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP56 uplinks supporting 1G/10G/25G/50G speeds
• Console Port: USB-C management interface
• Auxiliary Port: USB-A for local file/config access
• Dedicated Management Port: Yes (out-of-band management)

Performance & Latency

• Forwarding Rate: Up to 654 million packets per second
• Latency (typical):
  • 1 Gbps: ~4.2 µs
  • 10 Gbps: ~1.5 µs
  • 25 Gbps: ~2.9 µs
• Packet Buffering: Shared architecture for optimized traffic handling

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features

• Layer 2: VLANs, MSTP/RSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
• Layer 3: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, PIM, VRF, and policy-based routing
• Access Control: Layer 2–4 ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP inspection
• IPv6 Support: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 routing
• Security: 802.1X authentication, MACsec (variant dependent), role-based access

Power & Cooling

• Power Supply: Modular and hot-swappable PSUs (dual PSU support)
• Power Consumption: Varies with configuration and traffic load
• Cooling: Hot-swappable, variable-speed fans
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C

Form Factor & Build

• Chassis Type: 1U rack-mountable switch
• Dimensions: Approximately 44 cm (W) × 30 cm (D) × 4.4 cm (H)
• Weight: ~6 kg
• Mounting: Rack ears included

Management & Automation

• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX
• Management Options: CLI (SSH), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Automation: Supports Network Analytics Engine (NAE) and Aruba NetEdit integration
• Telemetry: Real-time monitoring and event-based automation
• Stack Management: Single IP for entire stack management

Key Features

• 24 multi-speed 10M/100M/1G ports and 4 SFP56 uplinks up to 50 Gbps
• Enterprise-class Layer 3 switching with advanced routing protocols
• Modular design with dual PSU and fan redundancy
• High-speed stacking for scalable access and distribution deployments
• Secure, automated, and analytics-driven network operations via AOS-CX

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24p + 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch delivers enterprise-grade performance, 50 Gbps uplinks, modular redundancy, and full Layer 3 routing — ideal for scalable access and aggregation networks needing flexibility, speed, and advanced automation.

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