Aruba CX6200M – Advanced 24/48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Access Switches with 4 × 10GbE Uplinks and Cloud-Ready Management

Aruba CX6200M-24/48G - 24/48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Access Switches (Models R8Q68A and R8Q70A) are purpose-built to deliver secure, high-performance, and cloud-ready networking for modern enterprises. Featuring 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, these switches provide flexible connectivity to support demanding enterprise workloads and high-speed uplink requirements. Powered by the Aruba AOS-CX operating system and a quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz processor, the CX6200M offers advanced L2/L3 capabilities, enhanced visibility, and intelligent automation to simplify daily IT operations. Its VSF stacking support allows multiple switches to be managed as a single logical device, making network expansion seamless while reducing operational complexity.

Designed for enterprise access, branch deployments, and campus edge networks, the Aruba CX6200M Series provides a robust foundation for digital transformation initiatives. With comprehensive security features, including ACLs, role-based access, and secure management protocols, it ensures reliable protection for both users and devices. Advanced telemetry and monitoring tools such as sFlow, RMON, and Syslog deliver real-time insights into network performance, enabling proactive troubleshooting and capacity planning. Combined with cloud-ready management, high-availability design, and future-proof scalability, the CX6200M switches empower organizations to support growing bandwidth needs, modern applications, and evolving enterprise workloads with confidence.

CX6200M-24G (R8Q68A)

CX6200M-48G(R8Q70A)

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports:
  • CX6200M-24G: 24 × 1GbE RJ45 + 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • CX6200M-48G: 48 × 1GbE RJ45 + 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks
• Switching Capacity:
  • CX6200M-24G: 128 Gbps
  • CX6200M-48G: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 130.9 Mpps
• CPU / Memory: ARM Cortex-A72 Quad-Core 1.8 GHz
• Memory/ Storage: 8 GB RAM and 16 GB flash storage
• Packet Buffer: 8 MB shared buffer
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,094 VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,198 bytes
• Latency: ~2.28 - 1.46 μs (typical at 1G/10G)
• High Availability: VSF stacking (up to 8 members), hot-swappable redundant power supply options, field-replaceable fans
  

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

Intelligent Layer 2 Switching:

The Aruba CX6200M Series provides a robust suite of Layer 2 capabilities, including support for 802.1Q VLAN tagging, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), and advanced loop prevention techniques. These features ensure a stable and resilient network fabric for enterprise access, branch offices, and campus environments. Link Aggregation (LACP) allows multiple physical links to be combined into a single logical channel, boosting bandwidth, providing redundancy, and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for critical business applications. Enhanced port-based traffic management further reduces congestion and guarantees consistent network performance across all endpoints.

Optimized Multicast & Advanced Quality of Service (QoS):

The CX6200M switches feature IGMP Snooping, MLD support, and multicast optimization, intelligently handling multicast traffic to prevent network flooding while delivering high-quality video, IP surveillance, and conferencing services. Comprehensive QoS capabilities allow administrators to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic such as voice, video, and mission-critical business applications, with multiple queues per port, traffic shaping, and congestion management. This ensures predictable performance even under heavy network load, supporting modern enterprise workloads and unified communications.

Enterprise-Grade Security Controls:

Security is deeply integrated into the CX6200M platform. 802.1X authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and MACsec-ready ports provide secure, encrypted Layer 2 transmission for sensitive data. Additional protections include DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and IP Source Guard, which collectively prevent spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and unauthorized access. These robust security measures ensure regulatory compliance, protect corporate assets, and safeguard both user and device traffic across all network layers.

Flexible Authentication & Access Management:

The CX6200M supports RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols, allowing IT administrators to implement granular, policy-driven access control. Coupled with MAC-based authentication, 802.1X, and role-based policies, organizations can enforce consistent access rules across all ports and devices, mitigating internal and external security risks while simplifying user onboarding. This flexibility is particularly useful for distributed enterprise networks with mixed wired and wireless environments.

Simplified Management & Automation:

Management is versatile, with support for Web GUI, CLI, Aruba Central cloud management, and SNMP monitoring. Automation tools including REST APIs, Python scripting, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) accelerate deployment, configuration, and scaling across multiple sites. Real-time telemetry and analytics through Network Analytics Engine (NAE) and sFlow enable proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and network troubleshooting, allowing IT teams to detect and resolve issues before they impact end users. This combination of visibility, automation, and programmability reduces operational overhead and ensures a resilient, high-performing network.

Power Efficiency & PoE+ Delivery:

For PoE-enabled deployments, the CX6200M Series provides Class 6 PoE+ with up to 740W total budget, powering wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and IoT devices directly from the switch. Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power consumption during low-traffic periods, while intelligent fan speed control and thermal management maintain low acoustic noise and energy usage. This combination of efficient power delivery and intelligent cooling ensures reliable, cost-effective operation for offices, branches, and campus deployments.

Resilient & Scalable Architecture:

The CX6200M Series offers high availability and seamless scalability through Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking, allowing up to eight switches to operate as a single logical device. This enables simplified management, increased port capacity, and uninterrupted failover between stack members. Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans further enhance uptime, while rapid spanning tree convergence ensures minimal disruption during network topology changes. The modular, stackable design provides future-proof growth, making the CX6200M ideal for dense office floors, campus networks, and branch deployments.

Cloud-Ready Management & AI-Driven Analytics:

Integration with Aruba Central cloud management enables centralized monitoring, remote configuration, and AI-driven insights across multiple locations. Predictive analytics and automated troubleshooting allow IT teams to detect potential issues before they impact operations, while historical performance data supports capacity planning and SLA adherence. When combined with the Network Analytics Engine (NAE), administrators gain end-to-end visibility into application performance, traffic patterns, and network health, enabling data-driven decisions and proactive network optimization.

Advanced Enterprise Features:

The CX6200M supports comprehensive L3 functionality including static routing, OSPF, BGP, and VRF-lite, enabling seamless integration into larger enterprise networks. Additional features such as IPv6 support, ACL-based segmentation, hierarchical QoS, and advanced telemetry provide the flexibility, security, and control required for complex, modern enterprise environments. With robust monitoring, automation, and secure access features, the CX6200M delivers a future-ready platform for growing businesses and high-performance campus networks.

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WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

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