The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48p + 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch is a modular, enterprise-class Layer 3 switch designed for high-density access and aggregation networks. It delivers 48 multi-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP56 uplink ports supporting up to 50 Gbps, powered by Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system for high availability, automation, and performance in large-scale deployments.

Detailed Specifications

Hardware & Architecture

• Model: Aruba CX 6300M 48p 10M/100M/1G + 4p SFP56 50G TAA
• Architecture: Modular chassis supporting field-replaceable power supplies and fan trays
• Switching Fabric: Up to 880 Gbps switching capacity
• Throughput: Up to 654 Mpps (million packets per second)
• Stacking: Supports Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) for up to 10 stacked switches
• Operating System: Aruba AOS-CX — modular Linux-based OS with built-in analytics and automation

Ports & Interfaces

• Access Ports: 48 × RJ-45 copper ports supporting 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps auto-sensing speeds
• Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP56 uplinks supporting 1 G / 10 G / 25 G / 50 G speeds
• Console Port: USB-C for local management
• USB Port: USB-A for configuration or log export
• Management Port: Dedicated out-of-band Ethernet interface

Performance & Latency

• Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 654 Mpps
• Latency (typical):
  • 1 Gbps: ~4.2 µs
  • 10 Gbps: ~1.5 µs
  • 25 Gbps: ~2.9 µs
• Packet Buffer: Dynamic, shared memory for optimized throughput and congestion management

Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features

• Layer 2: VLANs, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
• Layer 3: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF, and policy-based routing
• IPv6 Support: Full dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6) routing
• Security Features:
  • Layer 2–4 Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
  • IEEE 802.1X authentication
  • MACsec encryption support (model dependent)
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic classification, prioritization, and shaping

Power & Cooling

• Power Supply: Modular and hot-swappable (supports redundant PSU configuration)
• Cooling: Hot-swappable, variable-speed fans
• Power Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Typical Power Draw: Varies by load (~130 W base, excluding uplinks)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C

Physical Design & Build

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable switch
• Dimensions: Approx. 44 cm (W) × 30 cm (D) × 4.4 cm (H)
• Weight: ~6.5 kg
• Mounting: 19-inch rack ears and brackets included

Management & Automation

• Management Interfaces: CLI (SSH/Console), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
• Automation Tools:
  • Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for telemetry and event-based scripting
  • Aruba NetEdit and Aruba Central integration for centralized configuration
• Stack Management: Managed as a single virtual switch using VSF
• Monitoring: Real-time telemetry with system-level visibility

Key Features

• 48 × multi-speed Gigabit access ports and 4 × SFP56 uplinks up to 50 Gbps
• Modular design with dual PSU and fan redundancy options
• Advanced Layer 3 capabilities with OSPF, BGP, and VRF routing
• Enterprise automation through Aruba AOS-CX and Network Analytics Engine
• High-performance stacking for scalable campus and aggregation networks
• Secure and reliable platform built for long-term enterprise deployment

Meta Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48p + 4p SFP56 50G TAA Switch offers 48 Gigabit access ports, 50 Gbps uplinks, full Layer 3 routing, and modular redundancy. Powered by Aruba AOS-CX, it delivers automation, scalability, and high-speed connectivity ideal for large enterprise access and aggregation networks.

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