R8Q69A - Aruba

The HPE Aruba CX 6200M 48G 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q69A) is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise branch offices, campuses, and SMB networks. It offers advanced features, scalability, and robust security to meet modern networking demands.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports

• Uplinks: 4 × 1G/10G SFP+ ports (2 × LRM; 2 × LRM/MACSec 256)

• Management Interfaces:

  • 1 × RJ-45 Console Port

  • 1 × USB-C Console Port

  • 1 × Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) Port

  • 1 × USB Type-A Host Port

• Power Supplies: 2 field-replaceable, hot-swappable slots (1 required, ordered separately)

• Fans: Includes 1 fan tray; supports redundant fan tray for enhanced resiliency

• Stacking: Supports up to 8-member Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking

• Performance:

  • Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing

  • Low latency with Aruba Gen7 ASIC architecture

• Security: MACSec 256-bit encryption on uplinks

• PoE Support: Models support up to 1440W IEEE 802.3at Class 6 PoE, delivering up to 60W per port

• Automation & Analytics:

  • Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting

  • Support for REST APIs and Python scripting for automation

  • Aruba CX Mobile App for simplified deployment and management

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Branch Offices: Reliable and scalable connectivity for distributed locations

• Campus Networks: High-performance access layer with stacking capabilities

• SMBs: Enterprise-grade features in a cost-effective solution

• IoT Deployments: High PoE budget to support a wide range of devices