Aruba CX6100-48P- (R9Y04A) – 48-Port 1GbE PoE+ Edge Switch with 4 × 10GbE Fiber Uplinks, 1U, Fixed Fans

Aruba CX6100‑48P‑ (R9Y04A) is a high-performance, 1U rack-mountable access switch designed for enterprise campus, branch, and edge deployments. It delivers 48 × 1GbE PoE+ ports along with 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, offering reliable, high-density connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, IoT devices, and other endpoint equipment. Equipped with fixed fans, a robust PoE budget of 740W, and AOS-CX embedded software, the CX6100 ensures consistent operation, low-latency packet forwarding, and simplified network management.

This switch supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking, allowing multiple devices to function as a single logical unit, which reduces administrative complexity and enhances network availability. With advanced features such as MACsec encryption, dynamic segmentation via Aruba ClearPass, automation through REST APIs and Ansible, and real-time monitoring via Aruba Central, the CX6100 provides a secure, efficient, and scalable network foundation. Its energy-efficient design, compact form factor, and high-capacity uplinks make it an ideal choice for modern, IoT-enabled, and mobile-first enterprise environments.

KEY FEATURES:

• Access Ports: 48 × 1GbE RJ45 with PoE+ support (suitable for IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT devices)
• PoE Budget: Up to 740W total, providing sufficient power for connected endpoints
• Uplink Options: 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ for high-speed aggregation or core connections
• System Memory: 2 GB DRAM
• Flash Storage: 50 GB
• CPU: Embedded high-performance CPU for efficient packet processing
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 130 Mpps
• Packet Buffer: 2 MB shared
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,000 VLANs
• Stacking: Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) support for managing multiple switches as one logical device
• Latency: Sub-3 microseconds (typical)
• Resiliency: Fixed fans with robust PoE power delivery
• Airflow: Front-to-back (AFO)
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
  

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

Unified Switch Management:

The Aruba CX6100 can be allowing multiple switches to function as a single logical unit. This simplifies configuration and monitoring, reduces administrative overhead, and ensures continuous network availability even if one switch fails.

Intelligent Access Control:

By integrating with Aruba ClearPass, the CX6100 enforces dynamic segmentation and role-based access. Employees, guests, and IoT devices are securely separated, ensuring only authorized users can reach critical resources while minimizing security risks.

Secure Data in Motion:

All ports support MACsec encryption, protecting sensitive traffic across access and uplink connections. This safeguards enterprise and IoT communications from interception, providing secure, high-performance data transport.

Automated Operations:

With AOS-CX, administrators can leverage REST APIs, scripting, and automation tools like Ansible for configuration and management. Zero-touch provisioning and automated updates reduce errors and accelerate deployments across multiple sites.

Comprehensive Threat Protection:

The switch offers multiple layers of security, including 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ACL enforcement, and secure management protocols such as SSH and SNMPv3. These features protect both the network and management planes from unauthorized access and attacks.

Insightful Monitoring:

Full sFlow support and integration with Aruba Central provide continuous traffic, performance, and interface monitoring. Real-time analytics help detect congestion, optimize resources, and plan capacity to ensure reliable service for latency-sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferencing.

Energy-Smart Design:

The CX6100 is optimized for efficiency, supporting IEEE 802.3az and featuring a fixed-fan design. Energy-efficient operation reduces power costs and allows quiet deployment in offices, classrooms, or branch closets.

High-Capacity Connectivity:

Equipped with 48 PoE+ ports and 4 × 10GbE uplinks, the switch provides flexible, high-bandwidth connections to support Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP cameras, and IoT deployments, future-proofing edge networks for growing demands.

Seamless Network Integration:

It integrates effortlessly with Aruba wireless infrastructure, cloud management, and ClearPass, creating a unified, manageable, and policy-consistent network environment across wired and wireless domains.

Traffic Prioritization & Reliability:

With 8 QoS queues per port and hierarchical traffic policies, the CX6100 ensures latency-sensitive services like voice, video, and IoT applications receive priority, maintaining performance even under heavy network loads.

Ready for the Future:

Designed for modern mobile-first and IoT-enabled enterprise networks, the CX6100 combines automation, high-speed uplinks, security, and ecosystem integration, allowing IT teams to scale operations and adapt to evolving networking requirements with confidence.

ORDERING INFORMATION

WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

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