HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48p SFP 1G 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise campus networks. It features 48 ports of 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ with 2 ports of 25GbE SFP28 and 2 ports of 50GbE SFP56 for high-speed uplinks. Built on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system, it provides advanced security, reliability, and programmability.

Advantages

This switch offers exceptional scalability with Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking up to 10 members, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for maximum uptime, and MACsec encryption for secure data transmission. Its quad-core ARM processor and 8 GB DDR4 memory ensure high performance for demanding applications.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-density 1GbE access with 25GbE/50GbE uplinks
• Data center top-of-rack or leaf-spine deployments
• Environments needing advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP)
• Organizations prioritizing security with MACsec and comprehensive ACLs

Key specifications

• 48x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports, 2x 25GbE SFP28, 2x 50GbE SFP56
• Switching capacity: 880 Gbps, Throughput: 654 Mpps
• MAC address table: 64,000 entries, VLANs: 4094
• Jumbo frame support up to 9198 bytes
• Hot-swappable power supply slots: 2, Fan trays: 2
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Management: Aruba Central, NetEdit, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP

Recommendations

Ideal for network upgrades requiring high port density and future-proof uplinks. Pair with Aruba Central for cloud-based management and monitoring.