The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series is a modern family of entry level access switches ideal for branch offices, mid-market enterprise, and SMB networks. Designed for reliable, simple, and secure access, the Aruba CX 6100 switches provide a
convenient wired access solution for enterprise networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.
Prepare your network for tomorrow’s unpredictable demands with a powerful Aruba ASIC architecture and programmable AOS-CX operating system used across the Aruba CX portfolio to deliver a more consistent, more efficient operator experience. This layer 2 switch series has convenient built-in high speed uplinks with up to 370W of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless 12 port model is ideal for use in quiet work spaces. With robust QoS, support for static routing, and IPv6, the Aruba CX 6100 also simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing requirements.
FeaturesEntry Level Aruba CX Access Layer Switches- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series offers gigabit connectivity with high speed uplinks and optional PoE to provide entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity for enterprise branch office and SMB networks.
- Using Aruba AOS-CX operating system across Aruba CX switching platforms and deployment domains provides a simpler, more consistent operator experience.
- Fully-managed enterprise class switches deliver Layer 2 capabilities with support static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support.
- Right size deployment with choice of 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks and up to 370W of Class 4 PoE.
- Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.
Performance and Power- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series is designed with Aruba ASICs that deliver very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption.
- Deploy wireless access points and IoT devices with Aruba CX 6100 switch models that support up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet for up to 30W per port.
- Four built-in wire speed 1/10GbE uplinks eliminate bottlenecks at the access layer where users and devices connect.
Simplified Configuration and Management- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba NetEdit, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
- Aruba NetEdit introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes and verifies policy conformance post network updates.
- Software-defined ready with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
- Reduce manual IT operation tasks around initial deployment or on-going configuration changes to accommodate adds, moves, and changes with colorless ports using local user roles and local-MAC-Authentication (LMA).
Specifications
Data transmission
| Latency (1 Gbps) | 1.9 µs |
| Latency (10 Gbps) | 1.8 µs |
| MAC address table | 8192 entries |
| Packet buffer memory | 12.38 MB |
| Switching capacity | 176 Gbit/s |
| Throughput | 98.6 Mpps |
Design
| Airflow direction | Side-to-side airflow |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Stackable | Yes |
Management features
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Switch type | Managed |
Multicast features
Network
| 10G support | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D/IEEE 802.1p/IEEE 802.1Q/IEEE 802.1s/IEEE 802.1w/IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3ab/IEEE 802.3ad/IEEE 802.3af/IEEE 802.3at/IEEE 802.3az/IEEE 802.3x |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| VLAN support | Yes |
Operational conditions
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 95 % |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90 % |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
Performance
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Flash memory | 16 MB |
| Internal memory | 4096 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Processor frequency | 1016 MHz |
| Processor model | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Virtual stacking (units) | 16 |
Ports & interfaces
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Installed SFP modules quantity | 0 |
| Installed SFP+ modules quantity | 0 |
| SFP+ module slots quantity | 4 |
Power
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (max) | 45 W |
| Power source | AC |
| Power supply included | Yes |
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 370 W |
Security
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| Authentication | MAC-based authentication |
| Authentication type | RADIUS/TACACS+ |
| DHCP features | DHCP client |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
Vendor information
| Brand Name | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Warranty | 1 |