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, this switch family provides 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 ASIC and the programmable HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) 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, these switches also simplify ownership with no switch software licensing requirements.
What is new supporting point:
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.
Flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
Ready for software defined networking with REST APIs.
Silent deployment with compact and fanless 12-port PoE model.
| Management features |
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| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes |
| Switch layer |
L3 |
| Switch type |
Managed |
| Ports & interfaces |
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| SFP+ module slots quantity |
4 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type |
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity |
48 |
| Network |
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| VLAN support |
Yes |
| Flow control support |
Yes |
| Link aggregation |
Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol |
Yes |
| Port mirroring |
Yes |
| 10G support |
Yes |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x |
| Data transmission |
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| Packet buffer memory |
12.38 MB |
| Jumbo frames support |
Yes |
| Latency (10 Gbps) |
1.8 µs |
| Latency (1 Gbps) |
1.9 µs |
| Throughput |
98.6 Mpps |
| Switching capacity |
176 Gbit/s |
| MAC address table |
8192 entries |
| Security |
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| Access Control List (ACL) |
Yes |
| DHCP features |
DHCP client |
| Multicast features |
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| Multicast support |
Yes |
| Design |
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| Airflow direction |
Side-to-side airflow |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Form factor |
1U |
| Stackable |
Yes |
| Rack mounting |
Yes |
| Performance |
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| Flash memory |
16 MB |
| Internal memory |
4096 MB |
| Memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Processor frequency |
1016 MHz |
| Processor model |
ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Virtual stacking (units) |
16 |
| Power |
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| Power consumption (max) |
44.2 W |
| AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
200 - 240 V |
| Power supply included |
Yes |
| Power source |
AC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
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| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
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| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
15 - 90% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
15 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 45 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
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| Weight |
3.4 kg |
| Height |
247 mm |
| Depth |
442 mm |
| Width |
44 mm |
| General |
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| Product family |
Aruba Networking |
| Logistics data |
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| Harmonized System (HS) code |
85176990 |
