Aruba 6100 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch

The Aruba 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 Aruba 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 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 370W 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 Aruba CX 6100 also simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing requirements.

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 370W 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 no switch software licensing required.

Key Features

Entry Level Aruba CX Access Layer Switches

The Aruba 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 Aruba 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 370W of Class 4 PoE.

Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.

Performance and Power

The Aruba 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 Aruba CX 6100 switch models that support up to 370W 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.

Security and Quality of Service You Can Rely on

The Aruba 2930F Switch Series includes security and quality of services features to build a network that meets ever-changing corporate policies and compliances while protecting your data from both inside and outside attacks.

Flexible authentication options include standards based security protocols such as 802.1X, MAC and Web Authentication, to enhance security and policy-driven application authentication.

Powerful, multilevel-access security controls include source-port filtering, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSL, Port Security, and MAC address lockout.

Simplified Configuration and Management

The Aruba 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

Product Differentiator (long) The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series delivers entry level, reliable, and convenient Layer 2 wired access connectivity ideal for branch offices, mid-market enterprise, and SMBs. This model has 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T and 4x 1G/10G SFP ports. 370W Class 4 PoE/PoE+ power.

Power Consumption Description Max Power (w/o PoE): 45W Max Power (w/ PoE): 480W

Input Voltage 100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC

External I/O Ports 48x ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 4x 1G/10G SFP ports

Latency 1 Gbps: 1.9 µSec , 10 Gbps: 1.8 µSec

Switching Capacity 176 Gbps

Throughput 98.6 Mpps

Memory and Processor Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 Mhz 4 GB DDR3, maximum, depending on model 16 GB eMMC

PoE Capability 370W Class 4 PoE/PoE+

Warranty Standard Statement Limited Lifetime Warranty, see https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ productwarranties/ for warranty and support information included with your product purchase

Weight (imperial) 11.07 lbs

Weight (metric) 5.0 kg

Product Dimensions (imperial) 1.73 x 17.4 x 12.0 in

Product Dimensions (metric) 4.4 x 44.2 x 30.5 cm

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