HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 4p SFP 1G 370W Switch

For branch offices and growing networks, the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 delivers enterprise-class Layer 2 switching with static Layer 3 routing in a compact 1U form factor. This 24-port Gigabit PoE+ model provides up to 370 W of power budget for IP phones, access points, and cameras, while four 1G SFP uplinks ensure flexible fiber connectivity. Built on Aruba's modern AOS-CX operating system, it offers intuitive management, automation, and real-time visibility without the complexity of traditional campus switches.

Highlights

• 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ (Class 4) and 370 W total power budget
• 4x 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper uplinks
• 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.6 Mpps forwarding rate
• Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 16 GB eMMC flash
• Supports up to 256 VLANs, 8K MAC addresses, and 9 KB jumbo frames
• Managed via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, or SNMP
• Rack-mountable 1U design with dual fans and internal AC power supply

In daily use

Deploying the CX 6000 is straightforward: connect your PoE devices, configure VLANs for traffic segmentation, and use Aruba Central for zero-touch provisioning and cloud monitoring. The switch runs quietly in office environments and handles typical branch workloads with ease, while the SFP uplinks provide reliable backbone links to the core. With its robust hardware and modern OS, it's a future-ready choice for small to medium-sized networks.

Full specifications

• Switch type: Managed, Layer 2 with static Layer 3 routing
• Ports: 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T (PoE+), 4x 1G SFP
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (Class 4), budget 370 W
• Switching capacity: 56 Gbps; Forwarding rate: 41.6 Mpps
• Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 MHz
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3; Flash: 16 GB eMMC
• MAC address table: 8192 entries; VLANs: up to 256
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9198 bytes
• Management: Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power supply: Internal AC
• Cooling: 2 fans
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Final note

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24-port PoE+ switch combines performance, power, and simplicity, making it an ideal access layer solution for modern branch networks.