Managed Switch Aruba 6100 48G 4SFP+

The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series is an entry-level managed access switch family designed for branch offices, SMBs and mid-market enterprise networks. It delivers gigabit access with built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks, optional IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet (up to 370 W total, up to 30 W per port), and a programmable AOS-CX operating system for consistent management across the Aruba CX portfolio. Models include compact fanless options and 1U rack-mountable 12, 24 and 48-port variants suitable for wired connectivity that supports IoT, wireless access points and cloud applications. The Aruba ASIC architecture provides low latency, increased packet buffering and adaptive power consumption, while the switches require no additional software licensing.

Advantages

The Aruba CX 6100 series offers a uniform operating environment with AOS-CX, simplifying administration and automation across sites. Built-in high-speed uplinks and wire-speed 1/10GbE ports reduce access-layer bottlenecks, and support for Class 4 PoE enables deployment of cameras and APs without separate power. Enterprise-grade Layer 2 features include static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, sFlow and IPv6 support. Management options include Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit and REST APIs for programmability, reducing manual configuration tasks.

Suitable for

• Branch office wired access for users and IoT devices
• SMB and mid-market enterprise access layer
• Deploying wireless APs and PoE cameras at the edge
• Quiet environments requiring fanless compact switches
• Racked deployments requiring 1U 48-port connectivity with 10G uplinks

Key specifications

• Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45, plus 4 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks (model dependent)
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 8192 entries
• PoE: IEEE 802.3at Class 4 support, up to 370 W total, up to 30 W per port (on PoE-capable models)
• Management: AOS-CX OS, Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit, REST APIs
• Layer support: Layer 2 with static routing, ACLs, QoS, sFlow, IPv6
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.3ad, 802.3az
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable (models also include compact fanless variants)
• Weight: 3.02 kg (48-port model)
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the switch in a rack or place a compact fanless model in a suitable workspace. Connect power and uplink links to your aggregation or core switch using the SFP+ ports if 10GbE transport is required. Attach user devices, wireless APs and PoE-capable endpoints to the Gigabit RJ-45 ports. Use the Web GUI or CLI for initial configuration, or automate multi-device deployments with Aruba NetEdit and REST APIs. Configure VLANs, QoS policies, static routes and ACLs as required for your network design. Monitor traffic with sFlow and verify configurations post-change with NetEdit automation.

Recommendations

For deployments with multiple APs or cameras, select a PoE-capable Aruba CX 6100 model and calculate total PoE budget to ensure the switch supports simultaneous device power requirements. Use the built-in 1/10GbE uplinks to connect to aggregation points to avoid access-layer bottlenecks, and apply VLANs and QoS to separate and prioritize critical traffic.