HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A)
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: ARUBA-CX6300M-48P-001 | Part #: JL662A | MPN: JL662A
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About the HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A)
The HPE Aruba CX 6300M (JL662A) is a Layer 3 managed switch engineered for enterprise campus and branch networks requiring high port density and reliable power delivery. This 56-port architecture combines 48 × 1GbE RJ-45 PoE+ downlink ports with 4 × SFP56 uplink ports supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, or 25GbE connectivity, delivering flexible bandwidth scaling for growing deployments. With a 740W PoE budget conforming to IEEE 802.3at Class 4 standards, the CX 6300M powers hundreds of access points, IP phones, and IoT endpoints across distributed locations without requiring additional power infrastructure.
Running HPE Aruba's AOS-CX operating system, this switch delivers carrier-grade routing intelligence and resilience. Network engineers gain access to advanced features including Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) active-active stacking, MC-LAG support for redundancy, and comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols—static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, and PBR. Security and performance controls span IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack support, up to 4094 VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, QoS with 8 queues per port and DSCP/802.1p marking, plus multicast capabilities including PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, and IGMP v1/v2/v3. Management flexibility is ensured through REST API, CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, HPE Aruba Central cloud management, and Aruba Fabric Composer orchestration—empowering network operations and IT procurement teams to scale confidently.
Deployment Scenarios
- Multi-building campus networks requiring distributed access layer switching with centralized uplink aggregation
- Branch office deployments combining voice, video, and wireless connectivity under unified management
- High-density IoT and access point environments where PoE+ power budgeting and VLAN segmentation are critical
- Redundant network fabrics leveraging VSX active-active and MC-LAG for zero-downtime failover
- Mixed IPv4/IPv6 migrations with advanced routing policy and multicast support for real-time applications
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | ARUBA-CX6300M-48P-001 |
| Part Number | JL662A |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 1GbE |
| Speed | 1GbE |
| Product Line | CX 6300M |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JL662A |
| Switch Type | Layer 3 Managed |
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Total Ports | 56 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1GbE RJ-45 PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x SFP56 (supports 1GbE / 10GbE / 25GbE) |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Class 4 |
| PoE Budget | 740W |
| Stacking / High Availability | VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active |
| MC-LAG Support | Yes |
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, PBR |
| Multicast Support | PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP v1/v2/v3 |
| IPv6 Support | Yes (dual-stack) |
| VLANs | Up to 4094 |
| ACL Support | Yes (IPv4 and IPv6) |
| QoS | Yes (8 queues per port, DSCP, 802.1p) |
| Management | REST API, CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, HPE Aruba Central (cloud), Aruba Fabric Composer |
| Programmability | On-box Python scripting, Network Analytics Engine (NAE) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies supported |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A)
What does the HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A) do?
The HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A) 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.
Is the HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A) compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Class 4 Switch (JL662A) 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.