HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8-Port 10/100/1000 PoE+ 2-Port SFP 67W Managed Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8-Port 10/100/1000 PoE+ 2-Port SFP 67W Managed Switch is a high-performance, entry-level Layer 2 switch designed for small and medium businesses. It provides reliable, secure, and energy-efficient connectivity with advanced features for modern networks.

Advantages

This switch offers a cost-effective solution with PoE+ support to power devices like IP cameras and wireless access points. Its compact design allows flexible deployment on desktop or wall, and it can be rack-mounted with an optional kit. The intuitive web GUI and Aruba Central cloud management simplify setup and monitoring.

Suitable for

• Small and medium businesses needing a reliable managed switch
• Deployments requiring PoE+ for powering edge devices
• Networks requiring Layer 2 features like VLANs, QoS, and security

Key specifications

• 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports (Class 4, 67W total budget)
• 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports
• 2 x 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 24 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 17.8 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8192 entries
• Jumbo frame support up to 9198 bytes
• VLAN support: up to 256 VLANs
• Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 processor @ 1016 MHz
• 1 GB DDR3 RAM, 4 GB eMMC flash
• Internal AC power supply (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Aruba Central

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with Aruba Central for cloud-based management. Use optional rack-mount kit for data center deployment.