R8Q70A – HPE Aruba Networking 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 1440W 4SFP+ L3 Switch

Product Overview

Enterprise-Grade Access Layer Switch for Modern Networks

The Aruba 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q70A) represents a new generation of enterprise access layer switches, designed to meet the evolving demands of modern business networks. This versatile switch delivers enterprise-grade performance, advanced security features, and intelligent management capabilities, making it an ideal choice for forward-thinking organizations.

Perfect fit for:

• Enterprise branch offices requiring robust connectivity
• Campus networks demanding high performance
• Small to medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise features
• Organizations transitioning to cloud-managed infrastructure

Powerful Performance for Growing Networks

• High-performance switching: 176 Gbps, and up to 130.9 Mpps
• 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Class 4 PoE support (up to 30W per port)
• 4 dedicated SFP+ uplink ports supporting speeds up to 10GbE
• Robust stacking capability supporting up to 8 members with 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth

Intelligent Power Management

• Delivers up to 1440W of PoE power budget
• Supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE standards
• Perfect for powering IoT devices, security cameras, and wireless access points
• Energy-efficient design reducing operational costs

Future-Ready Architecture

Built on Aruba’s advanced switching platform, the 6200M series provides:

• Programmable AOS-CX operating system
• Built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for intelligent monitoring
• REST APIs and Python scripting support for automation
• Full Layer 2 Switching Capacities and Essential Layer 3 Routing Functionalities

Enhanced Security and Reliability

• MACsec 256-bit encryption on uplink ports
• Dynamic segmentation for unified security across wired and wireless
• Role-based access control for granular security management
• Hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays for maximum uptime

Simplified Management

• Intuitive cloud-based management through Aruba Central
• Industry-standard Command Line – CLI
• Zero-touch provisioning for rapid deployment
• Mobile app support for easy configuration and monitoring
• Advanced troubleshooting with built-in analytics

Why Aruba Networking R8Q70A?

The Aruba 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q70A) represents the perfect balance of enterprise-grade features, modern management capabilities, and cost-effectiveness. It’s specifically designed to address the challenges faced by North American IT integrators and SMBs, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to build a future-ready network infrastructure while maximizing their IT investment.

Whether you’re upgrading your existing network or building a new one, the R8Q70A provides the performance, security, and reliability you need to support your business growth, all while simplifying network management and reducing operational costs.

HPE Aruba Networking R8Q70A 6200M 48G CL4 PoE 1440W 4SFP+ L3 Switch Specification

	HPE Aruba Networking 6200M 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q70A)
Description	48x ports 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 4 PoE Ports, supporting up to 30W per port 4x 100M/1G/10G SFP ports (2x LRM; 2x LRM/MACsec 256) Supports PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at 1x RJ-45 Console Port 1x USB-C Console Port 1x OOBM 1x USB Type-A Host port
Power supplies	2 field-replaceable, hot-swappable power supply slots 1 minimum power supply required (ordered separately) Supported PSUs： * JL086A * JL087A Max PoE Power: 1440W
Fans	Switch has two fan tray slots; Switch includes one fan tray. Minimum 1 fan tray required. Optional second fan tray ordered separately. Fan trays are field replaceable and hot-swappable. Each fan tray contains two fans.
CPU	Quad Core ARM Cortex™ A72 @ 1.8 GHz
Memory and flash	8 GB DDR4 16 GB eMMC
Packet buffer total (available+reserved)	8 MB (6 MB + 2 MB)
Performance
Model switching capacity	176 Gbps
Model throughput capacity	Up to 130.9 Mpps
Average latency (LIFO-64-bytes packets)	1 Gbps: 3.6μSec 10 Gbps: 2.9μSec
Stack size	8 members (with other 24/48p 6200F and 6200M switches only)
Max. stacking distance	Up to 10 kms with long range transceivers
Stacking bandwidth	Up to 40Gbps
Switched virtual interfaces (dual stack)	256
IPv4 host table (ARP)	8192
IPv6 host table (ND)	8192
IPv4 unicast routes	2048
IPv6 unicast routes	1024
MAC table capacity	32768
IGMP groups	768
MLD groups	768
IPv4/IPv6/MAC ACL entries (ingress)	5120/1280/5120
IPv4/IPv6/MAC ACL entries (egress)	2048/512/2048
Environment
Operating temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5,000 ft; derate 1°C for every 1,000 ft from 5,000 ft to 10,000 ft. Can support excursion to 131°F (55°C) for short periods of time.
Operating relative humidity	5% to 95% @ 104°F (40°C) non-condensing
Nonoperating	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15,000 ft
Nonoperating storage relative humidity	5% to 95% @ 149°F (65°C) non-condensing
Max operating altitude	10,000 feet (3.048 km) Max
Max nonoperating altitude	15,000 feet (4.6 km) Max
Acoustic	Sound Power, LWAd = 5.0 Bel Sound Pressure, LpAm (Bystander) = 34.0 dB
Primary airflow	Front and side to back
Electrical characteristics
Frequency	50Hz/60Hz
AC voltage	JL086A PSU: 100V–240V JL087A PSU: 110V–240V
Current	JL086A PSU: 8A/3.5A JL087A PSU: 12A/5A
80plus.Org certification	JL086A PSU: Gold JL087A PSU: Platinum
Maximum heat dissipation BTU/hr and kj/hr	249 BTU/hr 263 kj/hr
Power consumption (230 VAC)	With JL086A PSU Idle: 55W 100% Traffic Rate: 73W With JL087A PSU Idle: 53W 100% Traffic Rate: 73W
Safety	Europe: EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017 EN 62368-1:2020 +A11:2020
	UK: BS EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017 2nd Ed BS EN 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020 3rd Ed
	US: UL 62368-1, 3rd Ed.
	Canada: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1:19, 3rd Ed.
	Worldwide: IEC 62368-1:2014 2nd Ed. IEC 62368-1: 2018 3rd Ed.
	Taiwan: CNS-15598-1:2020
	China: GB 4943.1:2022
Emissions	Europe: EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020, Class A EN 61000-3-2:2019 EN 61000-3-3:2013
	US: FCC 47 CFR part 15B: Class A
	Canada: ICES-003 Issue 7: 2020, Class A
	Worldwide: VCCI-CISPR 32, Class A CISPR 32: 2016, Class A AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015, Class A GB/T 9254.1-2021, Class A CNS 15936: 2020, Class A KS C 9832
Lasers	EN 60825-1:2014/IEC 60825-1:2014 Class 1 Class 1 Laser Products/Laser Klasse 1 (Applicable for accessories—Optical Transceivers only)
Immunity
Generic	CISPR 35: 2016
EN	EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
ESD	IEC 61000-4-2
Radiated	IEC 61000-4-3
EFT/burst	IEC 61000-4-4
Surge	IEC 61000-4-5
Conducted	IEC 61000-4-6
Power frequency magnetic field	IEC 61000-4-8
Voltage dips and interruptions	IEC 61000-4-11
Harmonics	IEC 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-2
Flicker	IEC 61000-3-3, EN 61000-3-3
RoHs	EN 63000:2018/IEC 63000:2018
Mounting and enclosure
	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19 in. Telco rack or equipment cabinet. Horizontal surface mounting only. 2-post rack kit included.