HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48‑port HPE Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE

Description

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48‑Port Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE Switch

The HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48‑port switch is a high-performance, enterprise-grade access switch designed to provide multi-gigabit connectivity, robust PoE support, and flexible deployment options for modern enterprise and campus networks. With 48 HPE Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE ports, this switch delivers high-speed connectivity for access points, IP phones, high-performance workstations, and surveillance cameras.

Built on Aruba’s CX network architecture, the CX 6300M offers intelligent Layer 2/3 switching, advanced QoS, and seamless integration with Aruba Central and network automation tools, ensuring reliable, scalable, and easy-to-manage networking.

Key Features

Multi-Gigabit Smart Rate Ports

• 48 HPE Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE ports for flexible connectivity

• Supports high-performance end devices such as Wi-Fi 6/6E APs and IP cameras

• Compatible with Class 6 PoE for high-power devices

Advanced Layer 2/3 Switching

• Supports VLANs, link aggregation (LACP), QoS, and Spanning Tree Protocols

• Layer 3 routing with OSPF, RIP, VRRP, and IPv6 support

• Ideal for campus, branch, and enterprise network aggregation

Scalable and Future-Ready

• Uplinks: 4 SFP56 ports support 10/25/50GbE for backbone connections

• Stacking capability: Up to 8 switches for simplified management and high availability

• Supports Aruba Dynamic Segmentation and network automation

Reliable and Energy Efficient

• High-capacity switching performance for multi-gigabit workloads

• Energy-efficient design to reduce operational costs

• Rack-mountable 1U form factor for data center and campus deployments

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: HPE Aruba Networking

• Model: CX 6300M

• Ports: 48 x 1/2.5/5GbE Smart Rate + 4 x SFP56 uplinks

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: Up to 95.2 Mpps

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4, 16 GB eMMC

• Stacking: Up to 8 switches

• Power Supply: Fixed, PoE capable

• Dimensions: 4.39 x 44.2 x 32.7 cm

• Weight: 4.36 kg

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise campus access and aggregation networks

• Multi-gigabit connectivity for Wi-Fi 6/6E access points

• High-power PoE devices including IP cameras and VoIP phones

• Branch offices or distributed enterprise networks requiring scalable, future-ready switches