Aruba 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series is a modern family of entry level access switches ideal for branch offices, mid-market enterprise, and SMB networks. Designed for reliable, simple, and secure access, the HPE CX 6100 switches provide a convenient wired access solution for enterprise networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.
Prepare your network for tomorrow’s unpredictable demands with a powerful Aruba ASIC architecture and programmable AOS-CX operating system used across the HPE Aruba CX portfolio to deliver a more consistent, more efficient operator experience. This layer 2 switch series has convenient built-in high speed uplinks with up to 740W of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless 12 port model is ideal for use in quiet work spaces. With robust QoS, support for static routing, and IPv6, the HPE CX 6100 also simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing requirements.
Key Features
24 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
4 x 10G SFP+ Slots
128 Gb/s Switching Capacity
95.2 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Rack-Mountable
65W Power Supply
Aruba AOS-CX
What’s New
Simplify IT operations with next-gen Layer 2 switch series that provides entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity.
Right size with 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks and up to 740W of Class 4 PoE.
Silent deployment with compact and fanless 12 port PoE model.
Flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba Central, Aruba NetEdit, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
Software defined ready with REST APIs.
Layer 2 feature set with static routing and switch software embedded with no subscription required to enable.
Entry Level Aruba CX Access Layer Switches
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series offers gigabit connectivity with high speed uplinks and optional PoE to provide entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity for enterprise branch office and SMB networks.
Using Aruba AOS-CX operating system across HPE Aruba Networking CX switching platforms and deployment domains provides a simpler, more consistent operator experience.
Fully-managed enterprise class switches deliver Layer 2 capabilities with support static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support.
Right size deployment with choice of 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks and up to 740W of Class 4 PoE.
Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.
Performance and Power
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series is designed with Aruba ASICs that deliver very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption.
Deploy wireless access points and IoT devices with HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 switch models that support up to740W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet for up to 30W per port.
Four built-in wire speed 1/10GbE uplinks eliminate bottlenecks at the access layer where users and devices connect.
Simplified Configuration and Management
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba Central, Aruba NetEdit, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
Aruba NetEdit introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes and verifies policy conformance post network updates.
Manage via single pane of glass with Aruba Central across wired, wireless, and WAN.
Reduce manual IT operation tasks around initial deployment or on-going configuration changes to accommodate adds, moves, and changes with colorless ports using local user roles and local-MAC-Authentication (LMA).
Software-defined ready with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
Specifications
Interfaces
Inputs/Outputs
24 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
4 x 10Gb SFP+ (Uplink)
1 x USB-C (Console)
1 x USB-A
Protocols
Layer Services Supported
Layer 2 Support
Supported Protocols
SNMPv1
SNMPv2c
SNMPv3
MAC Address Table Size
8K
Multicast Groups
512
Security
SNMP Support
1, 2c, 3
Standards
Supported IEEE Standards
802.1d, 802.1p, 802.1q, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3x
Performance
Latency
1.5 to 1.8 µs
Forwarding Rate
95.2 Mpps
Switching Bandwidth
128 Gb/s
Packet Buffer
12.38 MB
Computer
Flash Memory
16 GB
CPU
Up to 1016 MHz Cortex A9 Dual-Core
Memory
4 GB DDR3
Electrical
Power Draw
33.00 W (Max), 15.4 W (Idle)
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 0.4 to 0.6 A
Power Supply Type
Internal
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C
Operating Humidity
15 to 95% (Non-Condensing)
Storage Temperature
-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C
Storage Humidity
15 to 90% (Non-Condensing)
Operating Altitude
10,000′ / 3048 m
Storage Altitude
15,000′ / 4572 m
Noise Level
20.9 dB
General
Cooling System
Fan
Rack Form Factor
1 RU
