Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q71A) is a high-performance, enterprise-class access switch designed for branch offices, SMBs, and campus environments. Part of the next-gen Aruba CX 6200 switch series, it delivers robust Layer 3 switching, PoE++ power, and simplified cloud-native management with HPE Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system and Network Analytics Engine.
With 36 Class 6 PoE+ ports and 12 SmartRate multi-gigabit ports, this switch provides up to 60W per port to power high-demand devices such as wireless access points, cameras, and IoT equipment. The 4 SFP+ uplinks support 1/10GbE, including MACSec and LRM, while VSF stacking enables up to 8 switches to scale with flexibility and resiliency. Intelligent automation and telemetry features ensure streamlined deployment and real-time visibility across your network edge.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | R8Q71A |
| Ports | 36 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 6 PoE ports (60W/port) 12 × 1G/2.5G/5G SmartRate Class 6 PoE ports (60W/port) 4 × 1G/10G SFP+ ports (2 × LRM, 2 × LRM/MACSec 256) |
| Console/Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 Console 1 × USB-C Console 1 × OOBM 1 × USB Type-A Host |
| Routing/Switching Capacity | 272 Gbps |
| Throughput | 130.9 Mpps |
| Latency | 1Gbps: 2.28 μSec 10Gbps: 1.46 μSec |
| PoE Power Budget | Up to 1440W |
| Stacking | Up to 8 members (VSF stacking supported) |
| Processor | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz |
| Memory/Storage | 8 GB DDR4 RAM 16 GB eMMC Flash |
| Power Supply | 2 hot-swappable PSU slots 1 required (JL086A, JL087A supported) |
| Input Voltage | 100–120V / 200–240V |
| Power Consumption | 76W (at 230V AC) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 4.39 × 44.25 × 38.38 cm |
| Weight | 6.01 kg |
| Operating System | HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX |
| Key Features | MACSec, LRM, SmartRate, REST APIs, Dynamic Segmentation, NAE |
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