Managed Switch HPE Aruba Networking Aruba 6100 48G PoE 4SFP+ 370W

The HPE Aruba Networking Aruba CX 6100 Series is an entry-level managed switch family designed for branch offices, SMBs and mid-market enterprise networks. The Aruba 6100 model (48G PoE 4SFP+ 370W, JL675A) provides 48 gigabit RJ-45 ports, four 1/10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, up to 370 W IEEE 802.3at (Class 4) PoE, and a switching capacity suitable for access-layer deployments that support IoT devices, wireless APs and cloud services. Running the AOS-CX operating system on an Aruba ASIC architecture, the switch delivers Layer 2 switching with static routing support, IPv6, robust QoS, and simplified ownership without software licensing requirements.

Advantages

The Aruba 6100 offers high-density gigabit access ports with built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks and substantial PoE budget to power security cameras, APs and other powered endpoints. AOS-CX provides consistent management and programmability across the Aruba CX portfolio via CLI, Web GUI, REST APIs and Aruba NetEdit for automation. The fanless compact models reduce noise for quiet spaces while ASIC-based design delivers low latency, increased packet buffering and adaptive power consumption. No additional switch software licenses or subscriptions are required, simplifying total cost of ownership.

Suitable for

• Branch office and remote-site access switching
• Small and medium business wired access networks
• Environments requiring PoE for wireless APs, IP cameras and IoT devices
• Access-layer deployments with IPv6 and Layer 2 with static routing needs

Key specifications

• Model: Aruba CX 6100 Series — JL675A (48G PoE 4SFP+ 370W)
• Ports: 48 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45
• Uplinks: 4 x 1/10 GbE SFP+
• Power over Ethernet: Up to 370 W IEEE 802.3at (Class 4), up to 30 W per port
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbit/s (product data)
• Layer support: Layer 2 with static routing; IPv6 support
• Management: AOS-CX OS, Web GUI, CLI, REST APIs, Aruba NetEdit
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount options (12/24/48 port variants); fanless 12-port model available
• Weight: 5 kg
• Colour: Black
• Standards: IEEE 802.1w, 802.3x, 802.3az, 802.3at, 802.3af, 802.3ad, 802.3ab, 802.3, 802.1s, 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.1D

How to use

Mount the switch in a suitable rack or place the compact fanless unit in a workspace. Connect the uplink SFP+ ports to your aggregation/core layer and attach endpoints to the 48 gigabit RJ-45 access ports. Configure basic network parameters using the Web GUI or CLI, or integrate automation workflows with Aruba NetEdit or REST APIs for bulk changes and verification. Enable PoE on required ports to power APs or cameras, and set QoS and VLANs to segment traffic and prioritise critical services. Apply local user roles or local-MAC-Authentication (LMA) where needed to control access.

Recommendations

For deployments with many powered devices, plan PoE budgets to avoid exceeding the 370 W total. Use the four 1/10 GbE uplinks to prevent access-layer bottlenecks and configure VLANs and QoS to ensure predictable performance for voice and video traffic. Use Aruba NetEdit or REST APIs to automate repetitive configuration tasks and verify policy conformity after changes.