Aruba CX6100-48P-4SFP+ – 48 × 1GbE PoE+, 4 × 10GbE SFP+, Enterprise Access Switch

Aruba CX6100-48P-4SFP+ is a high-performance, fan Layer 2 access switch designed for branch offices, small to midsize enterprises, and campus edge deployments. Featuring 48 × 1 GbE PoE+ ports with a 370 W shared PoE budget and 4 × 1/10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, it provides reliable power and high-speed connectivity for Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices.

Built on Aruba’s modern AOS-CX operating system, the CX6100 offers simple and scalable management through Aruba Central cloud services or on-premises NetEdit, with support for automation via REST APIs and Python scripting. Its robust MACsec and 802.1X security, and VSF stacking capability ensure secure, silent, and scalable edge networking, ideal for modern, IoT-ready, and energy-efficient enterprise environments.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 48 × 1GbE PoE+ access ports
• Port Flexibility: 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks for fiber or copper connectivity
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 130.9 million packets per second (Mpps)
• System Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Onboard Storage: 16 GB eMMC Flash memory
• MAC Address Table: 8,192 entries 
• Jumbo Frames: Supports Ethernet frames up to 9198 bytes
• High Availability: VSF stacking support (up to 6 switches), redundant internal AC power supply many 48-port PoE models have a fixed PSU.
• Advanced Features: AOS-CX OS with MACsec, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ACLs, REST APIs, Python automation, Aruba Central/NetEdit management.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

VSF Stacking (Virtual Switching Framework):

The Aruba CX6100  allowing up to two switches to operate as a single logical device. This enables simplified management and configuration, reduces operational complexity, and provides built-in redundancy. In the event of a switch failure, traffic continues to flow seamlessly, ensuring high availability and uninterrupted connectivity for critical branch or campus edge deployments. VSF also allows administrators to manage multiple devices as one, streamlining monitoring, updates, and policy enforcement.

Dynamic Segmentation & Role-Based Access Control:

With integration into Aruba ClearPass, the CX6100 enables dynamic segmentation, enforcing consistent network policies across wired and wireless devices. This allows IT teams to securely segment traffic for employees, guests, and IoT devices, reducing the risk of lateral threats. Role-based access control ensures that only authorized users and devices can access specific resources, improving security and compliance across enterprise and campus networks.

MACsec Encryption:

The CX6100 supports MACsec AES-256 encryption on all ports, providing inline security for data in transit. This protects sensitive enterprise, IoT, and guest traffic from interception or tampering. By ensuring secure communication across all uplinks and access ports, the switch enhances overall network trustworthiness while maintaining line-rate performance.

Automation & Programmability:

Aruba AOS-CX enables full automation and programmability for the CX6100. IT teams can leverage REST APIs, Python scripting, and Ansible playbooks to deploy, configure, and manage switches without manual intervention. Zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration updates reduce human error and accelerate deployment across multiple sites. Integration with Aruba Central or NetEdit allows centralized monitoring, workflow automation, and compliance enforcement, making the CX6100 ideal for modern, agile IT environments.

Advanced Security Features:

The CX6100 incorporates comprehensive security mechanisms to protect both data and management planes. 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP inspection, and ACL enforcement prevent unauthorized access and mitigate common network attacks. Secure management access is ensured through SSH, SNMPv3, and role-based admin profiles, providing multiple layers of protection for sensitive enterprise and campus networks.

Telemetry & Real-Time Analytics:

With full sFlow support and integration with Aruba Central, the CX6100 provides continuous monitoring of traffic, device performance, interface health, and queue utilization. Real-time analytics allow IT teams to proactively detect network congestion, optimize resource allocation, and plan for future capacity needs. This ensures SLA adherence for latency-sensitive applications like VoIP, video conferencing, and industrial IoT deployments.

Energy Efficiency & Environmental Optimization:

The CX6100 is designed for sustainable operation, featuring IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet compliance , convection-cooled chassis. This reduces energy consumption, lowers operational costs, and enables silent operation in offices, classrooms, and other noise-sensitive environments. Its compact 1U form factor also allows flexible deployment in space-constrained wiring closets or branch offices.

High-Speed, Future-Proof Uplinks:

Equipped with 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, the CX6100 provides scalable connectivity options for aggregation, stacking, or direct connections to core networks. These high-speed uplinks ensure the switch can handle growing bandwidth demands from Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP cameras, and IoT devices, making it a future-ready edge solution that adapts to evolving enterprise and campus requirements.

Seamless Ecosystem Integration:

 The CX6100 integrates seamlessly with Aruba’s broader networking ecosystem, including Aruba wireless access points, ClearPass policy enforcement, and cloud management platforms. This enables unified wired and wireless operations, simplified configuration, consistent policy enforcement, and enhanced visibility across all network segments, ensuring a cohesive and secure enterprise network experience.

Enhanced QoS & Traffic Management:

The switch supports 8 queues per port and hierarchical QoS policies, allowing prioritization of latency-sensitive traffic such as voice, video, and industrial IoT applications. Combined with Aruba AOS-CX intelligence, traffic management ensures reliable performance even under heavy network load, maintaining consistent user experience across critical services.

Future-Ready Architecture:

The CX6100 is designed to support modern mobile-first and IoT-enabled enterprise environments. Its combination of automation, high-speed uplinks, energy efficiency, security, and ecosystem integration ensures that organizations can scale and adapt their networks as demands evolve, protecting their investment and providing long-term reliability for campus and branch deployments.

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WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

Manufacturers are responsible for warranties, which are based on the purchase date and validity. We make sure the products we sell are delivered on time and in their original condition at Grabnpay. Whether it's physical damage or operational issues, our team will help you find a solution. We help you install, configure, and manage your devices. We'll help you file a warranty claim and guide you every step of the way.

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