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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with twenty-four SFP+ and four SFP56 ports

HPE

HPE Aruba CX 6300M 24-port SFP+ 4-port SFP56 Switch JL658A

SKU CH-BBGQ-FD8Z3 MPN JL658A

24 SFP+ and 4 SFP56 ports with VSX high-availability stacking for access and aggregation layers

  • Primary Ports24x 1G/10G SFP+ ports 4x 1G/10G/25G*/50G SFP ports
  • Management FeatureHPE Aruba Networking Central Network Management HPE Aruba Ne
  • Max Power ConsumptionIdle: 51W 100% Traffic Rate: 85W
  • Dimensions4.4 x 44.2 x 38.5 cm
  • Weight5.11 kg

Model CX 6300M

Option 24-port SFP+, 4-port SFP56

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 24 SFP+ ports and 4 SFP56 ports for flexible high-speed connectivity
  • VSX active-active design with ISL delivers high availability in a two-member cluster
  • Stack up to 10 switches via VSF for simplified management and scale
  • Cloud-native OS with Network Analytics Engine extends monitoring to the access layer
  • Idle power 51 W and 85 W at full traffic for efficient operation

Switch overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M is a stackable switch built for access, aggregation and data-centre top-of-rack deployments. It provides 24 SFP+ ports operating at 1G or 10G and four SFP56 ports that also support 1G, 10G, 25G and 50G speeds. The platform runs a fully programmable operating system and integrates with Aruba Central for cloud-native management.

Management and stacking

Aruba Central, AirWave and Switch Multi-Edit software give centralised configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting across the stack. Virtual Switching Extension enables a two-member active-active design with an inter-switch link for high availability, while Virtual Stacking Framework allows up to 10 switches to be managed as a single logical device. The CX Network Analytics Engine adds continuous telemetry for faster issue resolution.

Pre-deployment checks

Verify that your transceivers and cables match the SFP+ and SFP56 port specifications and the required link speeds. Confirm that the rack can accommodate the 4.4 cm height, 44.2 cm width and 38.5 cm depth dimensions and the 5.11 kg weight. Ensure the power budget covers the 51 W idle and 85 W full-traffic consumption figures.

Highlights

  • 24 SFP+ ports and 4 SFP56 ports for flexible high-speed connectivity
  • VSX active-active design with ISL delivers high availability in a two-member cluster
  • Stack up to 10 switches via VSF for simplified management and scale
  • Cloud-native OS with Network Analytics Engine extends monitoring to the access layer
  • Idle power 51 W and 85 W at full traffic for efficient operation

Specifications

BrandHPE Aruba Networking
SeriesCX 6300M
ModelCX 6300M
Part NumberJL658A
Primary Ports24x 1G/10G SFP+ ports
4x 1G/10G/25G*/50G SFP ports
Management FeatureHPE Aruba Networking Central Network Management
HPE Aruba Networking Management Software (AirWave)
HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software
Command-line interface
SNMP v2c/v3
RMON
Max Power ConsumptionIdle: 51W 100%
Traffic Rate: 85W
Dimensions4.4 x 44.2 x 38.5 cm
Weight5.11 kg
Shipping weight7.48 kg
Package size478 × 351 × 137 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the SFP+ and SFP56 transceivers need scheduled replacement?

The transceivers are hot-swappable modules; only a failed unit needs replacement, and no periodic swap interval is defined by the manufacturer.

What throughput ceiling appears first when all 24 SFP+ and 4 SFP56 ports run at line rate continuously?

The ASIC provides non-blocking switching across every port, so the first limit is the 85 W power draw at full traffic rather than bandwidth saturation.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect in a rack running this switch 24/7?

Idle power is 51 W and rises to 85 W under full load; the 4.4 cm high chassis uses internal fans that scale speed with temperature, so audible output increases with sustained traffic.

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