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Compact 1U silver network switch with twelve front ports and rack ears

HPE

HPE Aruba CX 6100 JL679A#ABA 12-port network switch 139 W PoE

SKU CH-YEC7-MWKH5 MPN JL679A#ABA

A manageable 12-port layer 2 switch with a 139 W PoE budget for powering access points and cameras

  • 12-port entry access switch for branch and SMB networks
  • 139 W PoE budget powers cameras and APs through copper ports
  • Manageable Layer 2 operation with static routing and IPv6 support
  • AOS-CX modular OS gives consistent CLI and API across the CX portfolio
  • 1U fanless chassis mounts in rack, on wall or on a surface

Compact 12-port PoE switch for branch offices

The HPE Aruba CX 6100 JL679A#ABA is a Layer 2 manageable switch with twelve ports that support both optical fibre and twisted-pair connections. It delivers a 139 W PoE budget to power IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless access points. The 1U chassis is fanless, wall-mountable and rack-mountable, making it suitable for quiet workspaces and space-constrained cabinets.

Sustained operation on AOS-CX without licence fees

The switch runs the AOS-CX operating system built on a modular Linux architecture, providing database-driven configuration and robust QoS for continuous traffic handling. Static routing and IPv6 support maintain consistent forwarding under prolonged load, and the platform requires no software licensing to access its full feature set.

Fanless thermal design with 139 W PoE delivery

Because the unit is fanless, it operates silently while dissipating heat through its metal enclosure during normal use. The 139 W PoE budget is available continuously across the twelve ports, and the switch supports up to 370 W PoE on other models in the series for higher-density deployments.

Highlights

  • 12-port entry access switch for branch and SMB networks
  • 139 W PoE budget powers cameras and APs through copper ports
  • Manageable Layer 2 operation with static routing and IPv6 support
  • AOS-CX modular OS gives consistent CLI and API across the CX portfolio
  • 1U fanless chassis mounts in rack, on wall or on a surface

Specifications

BrandAruba
Shipping weight3.86 kg
Package size483 × 356 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 139 W PoE budget generate when the switch runs all day?

The 139 W PoE budget represents power delivered to attached devices; the switch itself is fanless, so it operates silently with minimal heat output in a 1U form factor.

What cabling must I already have to use the 12 ports on this switch?

The 12 ports accept twisted-pair copper cables for standard Ethernet connections and optical-fiber cables for uplink or longer-distance links.

Will the JL679A#ABA work with my older Aruba 6100 switches running AOS-CX?

Yes, the CX 6100 series shares the same AOS-CX operating system, providing a consistent management experience across older and newer 6100 models.

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