JL677A – HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G PoE 370W CL4 4SFP+ Layer 2 Access Switch

Product Overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series (JL677A) is positioned as a versatile, high-performance, and energy-efficient solution ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments. It supports the latest network technologies while offering simplicity in deployment and management, making it suitable for IT integrators looking for scalable solutions with robust security features.

Ideal for:

• Access Layer: Suitable for providing high-speed connectivity at the edge of the network, supporting PoE for VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices.
• Convergence: Can act as an aggregation point for lower-layer switches, enhancing network performance and reliability.
• Remote Office: Ideal for branch offices needing robust connectivity with minimal IT support on-site.

Key Features

• Modern Architecture: Built on the HPE Aruba Networking ASIC architecture, the CX 6100 switches run on the HPE Aruba Networking CX Operating System, ensuring consistency across the entire portfolio with a modern, database-driven Linux® operating system.

• PoE Support: With up to 370W of Class 4 Power over Ethernet (PoE), the switch supports a wide range of IoT devices like security cameras, wireless access points (APs), and VoIP phones.

• Layer 2 Connectivity: Offers enterprise-class Layer 2 connectivity with support for Access Control Lists (ACLs), robust Quality of Service (QoS), and static routing.

• Management Flexibility: Choose from various management options including an easy-to-use Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), cloud-based or on-premises HPE Aruba Networking Central, and HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software for simplified network management.

• Simplified Deployment: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) allows for effortless deployment and management, reducing the need for on-site IT support.

• Software-Defined Networking: Equipped with REST APIs, enabling software-defined networking for greater programmability and integration with other systems.

• Colorless Ports: Facilitates simple adds, moves, and changes, enhancing network flexibility.

Value Proposition:

The CX 6100 series not only provides high performance and energy efficiency but also ensures peace of mind with its embedded switch software that requires no subscription to enable, along with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. It’s designed to simplify network ownership while offering the flexibility to adapt to changing network needs without replacing hardware.

This switch series is an excellent choice for IT integrators seeking cost-effective, scalable solutions with robust security features, suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises, remote offices, and branch offices where simplicity in deployment and management is crucial.

Technical Highlights

High performance:

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• Throughput Capacity: 95.2 Mpps
• Latency: 1.5 μSec for 1Gbps; 1.8 μSec for 10Gbps

Layer 2 Capabilities:

• VLAN Support: Up to 4,096 VLANs with VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q).
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): Support for STP, RSTP, and MSTP to ensure loop-free network topology.
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): Dynamic link aggregation for increased bandwidth and link redundancy.

Quality of Service (QoS):

• Classification and Marking: Provides per-port QoS with eight queues for priority traffic management.
• Rate Limiting: Supports per-port ingress and egress rate limiting to control bandwidth usage.
• DiffServ: Supports DSCP-based prioritization for application-aware QoS.

JL677A - HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G PoE 370W CL4 4SFP+ Layer 2 Access Switch Specification