HPE CX 6300 Layer 3 Switch – High-Performance Aruba CX Series for Data Centers and Office Networks

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE CX 6300 Layer 3 Switch (Part Number R8S90A) offers a modern, flexible solution designed for demanding access, aggregation, and data center top-of-rack deployments. Built with a cloud-centric architecture, this switch combines a fully programmable OS and Aruba Network Analytics Engine to provide advanced monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, ensuring reliable network operation. Its support for Aruba NetEdit and the Aruba CX Mobile App streamlines configuration management and deployment, reducing setup time and minimizing errors.

Powering this switch is Aruba's Gen7 ASIC architecture, which delivers fast, non-blocking performance essential for bandwidth-intensive applications. The switch features high-speed uplinks supported by four QSFP28 ports, offering speeds of 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 50GbE—up to 200 Gbps of stacking throughput per device—facilitating scalable network growth. With high-density HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet ports providing 60W PoE on every port, the CX 6300 is ideal for deploying high-powered access points and IoT devices. Its design supports top-of-rack and out-of-band management configurations, making it suitable for data center environments.

This Layer 3 switch boasts a comprehensive feature set that includes dependable connectivity, efficient network extension via stack ports, and the ability to create LANs connecting various peripherals through its 48 ports. Its support for cost-effective twisted pair cables allows high-speed data transfer over distances up to 100 meters. The architecture's distributed nature ensures low latency and adaptive power consumption, while the integrated telemetry and automation tools enable real-time network insights and seamless troubleshooting. Overall, the HPE CX 6300 provides a robust, scalable, and intelligent network switching solution suitable for modern enterprise environments.

Features:

• Layer 3 switching for dependable and powerful network connectivity

• Supports high-speed uplinks with four QSFP28 ports (1GbE to 50GbE), enabling up to 200 Gbps stacking throughput

• High-density HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet ports with 60W PoE for high-powered devices

• Built-in Aruba Network Analytics Engine for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting

• Supports Aruba NetEdit and CX Mobile App for simplified configuration management

• Flexible stacking with Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), allowing up to 10 switches to be stacked

• Distributed architecture with low latency and adaptive power management

• 48 ports for creating LANs, connecting peripherals, and expanding network reach

• Supports twisted pair cables for high-speed data transfer over distances up to 100 meters

• Designed for top-of-rack and data center deployments with airflow optimized for high-density environments