Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M R8S91A is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 access switch ideal for enterprise edge, aggregation, or ToR environments. Featuring 48 Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports, including 12x Class 8 PoE (up to 90W) and 36x Class 6 PoE (up to 60W), it delivers superior power and connectivity for access points, cameras, and IoT devices.
This switch includes 2x SFP56 10G/25G/50G uplinks and 2x SFP+ 1G/10G uplinks with MACsec and LRM support, all powered by a Gen7 ASIC architecture. Integrated analytics and automation via the Aruba Network Analytics Engine and support for HPE Aruba Networking Central make network management more intelligent and scalable.
With flexible stacking up to 10 switches and up to 2880W total PoE power, it’s a future-ready solution for growing network demands.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU / Model | R8S91A |
| Total Ports | 48x Smart Rate (100M/1G/2.5G/5G Base-T) |
| PoE Capabilities | 12x Class 8 (90W), 36x Class 6 (60W), IEEE 802.3af/at/bt support |
| Uplink Ports | 2x SFP56 (10G/25G/50G), 2x SFP+ (1G/10G, MACsec & LRM capable) |
| Console Ports | 1x USB-C, 1x RJ-45 Console |
| Management Ports | 1x OOBM Port, 1x USB Type A Host, 1x Bluetooth (CX Mobile App) |
| Stacking Capability | Up to 10 switches per stack, 200–400 Gbps throughput |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4, 32 GB eMMC, Quad-Core Arm Cortex A72 @ 1.8GHz |
| Latency (Avg) | 1Gbps: 4.24µs, 10Gbps: 1.50µs, 25Gbps: 2.91µs, 50Gbps: 3.49µs |
| Throughput | 535 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity | 720 Gbps (routing/switching: 880 Gbps) |
| Max PoE Power Budget | 2880W (via supported PSUs, sold separately) |
| Supported PSUs | JL086A, JL087A, JL670A, JL758A (1 min required, 2 max) |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 44.2 x 38.5 cm |
| Weight | 6.71 kg |
| Management Tools | HPE Aruba Central, Switch Multi-Edit, CLI, SNMP, RMON, AirWave |
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