Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M R8S90A is a high-performance, intelligent, and stackable Layer 3 switch with 48 Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports supporting Class 8 PoE++ (up to 90W per port), ideal for modern enterprise access, aggregation, and top-of-rack (TOR) deployments. With cloud-native Aruba AOS-CX OS, built-in analytics via the Network Analytics Engine (NAE), and dynamic segmentation, this switch ensures visibility, automation, and robust security across campus and IoT environments.
Powered by a Gen7 ASIC architecture, it delivers low latency, high throughput, and up to 2880W of PoE. Dual 50G and dual 25G uplinks provide scalable high-speed connectivity. Compatible with Aruba Central, AirWave, and Multi-Edit Software for seamless unified management.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | R8S90A |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Ports | 48 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Smart Rate (Class 8 PoE++)2 x 50G SFP+2 x 25G SFP+ |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt (up to 90W per port) |
| PoE Budget (Max) | 2880W |
| Uplinks | 2 x 10/25/50G SFP+ + 2 x 10/25G SFP+ |
| Stacking | Up to 10 switches per stack |
| Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps |
| Throughput | 580 Mpps |
| Latency | 1Gbps: 4.24μs10Gbps: 1.50μs25Gbps: 2.91μs50Gbps: 3.49μs |
| Management Interfaces | 1x RJ-45 Console1x USB-C Console1x USB Type-A Host1x OOBM port |
| Processor & Memory | Quad-Core ARM Cortex A72 @1.8GHz, 8GB DDR4, 32GB eMMC |
| Software Features | Layer 3, VSF stacking, MACsec, VXLAN, VRF, EVPN, OSPF, BGP, QoS, PTP, AVB |
| Management Tools | Aruba Central, AirWave, CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, REST API, Multi-Edit, Mobile App |
| Power Supply (Required) | Supports JL086A, JL087A, JL670A, JL758A (ordered separately) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | Up to 184W under full load (varies by PSU) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.4 x 15.2 x 1.73 in |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs |
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