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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