HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HPE-ARUBA-CX6300 | Part #: R8N88A | MPN: R8N88A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch from HPE is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Switch form factor, 100GbE interface, Up to 100GbE uplinks speed. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch (R8N88A) is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch engineered for enterprise campus core and aggregation deployments. Built on the ArubaOS-CX network operating system, it delivers a modern, database-driven architecture with a REST API, built-in streaming telemetry, and Network Analytics Engine (NAE) scripting, enabling proactive monitoring and automation at scale. The platform supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including Available in brand new condition. HPE network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | HPE-ARUBA-CX6300 |
| Part Number | R8N88A |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Switch |
| Interface | 100GbE |
| Speed | Up to 100GbE uplinks |
| Series | CX 6300 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R8N88A |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Switching Capacity | 336 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 250 Mpps |
| Total Ports | 48 x 1G RJ-45 PoE+ ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Budget | 740W (with dual power supplies) |
| Stacking Technology | VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) via uplink ports |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, PIM, RIP, static routing, VRF |
| Management | ArubaOS-CX CLI, REST API, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, Aruba Central (cloud) |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry via gRPC; Network Analytics Engine (NAE) |
| Out-of-Band Management | 1 x RJ-45 dedicated management port |
| USB Port | 1 x USB-A (for zero-touch provisioning and image boot) |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swap redundant power supplies supported |
| Operating System | ArubaOS-CX |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1s (MSTP), 802.1w (RSTP) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 44.5 x 46.7 cm (1U) |
| Product Category | Network Switches |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch
What does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch do?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch?
Key specifications for the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch: form factor Switch; new condition; ports 24/48 ports (1G/mGig/SFP+); speed Up to 100GbE uplinks; layer Layer 3 (OSPF, BGP); stacking VSF (up to 10 switches); security MACsec encryption; management Aruba Central. Manufacturer part number R8N88A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.