HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HP-R8S91A | Part #: R8S91A | MPN: R8S91A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch is a purpose-built Layer 3 access switch engineered for demanding campus enterprise edge environments where high port density, substantial Power over Ethernet budgets, and advanced network automation converge. Built on HPE Aruba's AOS-CX operating system, the 6300M provides a modern, REST API-driven network stack with built-in streaming telemetry, enabling granular real-time visibility into traffic flows, device health, and network state without additional overlay tooling. Its modular uplink architecture supports a flexible combination of 10GbE SFP+ and 25GbE SFP28 uplinks, allowing organizations to right-size their uplink bandwidth to distribution or core layers as their infrastructure evolves.
Designed with the proliferation of power-hungry IoT devices, IP cameras, wireless access points, and collaboration endpoints in mind, the 6300M features a high PoE budget that accommodates large numbers of simultaneously powered devices without compromise. The switch supports IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) alongside 802.3at and 802.3af, ensuring compatibility with the full spectrum of powered device classes deployed in modern enterprise campuses. Its stackable architecture enables multiple units to be logically managed as a single entity, simplifying operations across open-plan offices, multi-floor campus buildings, and dense wiring-closet deployments.
The 6300M integrates natively with HPE Aruba Central, HPE's cloud-native network management and AIOps platform, enabling zero-touch provisioning, AI-driven anomaly detection, and unified policy enforcement across wired and wireless domains. AOS-CX's support for EVPN/VXLAN, advanced QoS, robust IPv4/IPv6 routing, and VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active redundancy positions the 6300M as a highly resilient and feature-rich foundation for enterprise access layer modernization launched in 2025-Q2.
Ideal for
- High-density enterprise campus wiring closets supporting large populations of 802.3bt-powered Wi-Fi 6E access points and IP telephony endpoints
- Open-plan office floors requiring stackable, unified switch management with zero-touch provisioning via HPE Aruba Central
- IoT-heavy deployments such as smart building automation, IP surveillance camera arrays, and access control systems demanding reliable high-wattage PoE delivery
- Education and healthcare campus edge access where AIOps-driven anomaly detection and granular telemetry reduce mean time to resolution for network incidents
- Enterprise network refresh initiatives migrating from legacy CLI-only platforms to a fully programmable, REST API and NETCONF/YANG-enabled AOS-CX environment
- Distributed enterprise branch aggregation where VSX active-active redundancy and EVPN/VXLAN fabric extension eliminate single points of failure at the access layer
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | HP (HPE Aruba Networking) |
| Product Line | Aruba 6300M Series |
| Switch Type | Stackable Layer 3 Access Switch |
| Total Access Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| PoE Standard Support | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4, up to 90W per port) |
| PoE Budget | High-capacity PoE budget supporting simultaneous full-power operation across all 48 ports (model-dependent; up to 1440W available PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ and/or 25GbE SFP28 uplink module slots (modular uplink options) |
| Stacking | Yes — hardware stacking via dedicated stacking ports; managed as single logical unit |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 130 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,768 entries |
| Operating System | AOS-CX (2025-Q2 release) |
| Management Interfaces | REST API, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, HTTPS, Console (RJ-45 and USB-C) |
| Cloud Management | HPE Aruba Central (AIOps, zero-touch provisioning, streaming telemetry) |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, PBR, RIPv2, IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Advanced Features | EVPN/VXLAN, VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active redundancy, MSTP/RSTP/STP, VRRP |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, MAC authentication, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, ACLs, MACsec (hardware-capable) |
| QoS | 8 hardware queues per port, DSCP marking and mapping, WRED, strict priority and WRR scheduling |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry (gRPC/gNMI), sFlow, RSPAN/ERSPAN, time-series data export |
| Redundant Power Supply | Dual field-replaceable power supply units (hot-swappable) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Class A, CE Mark, RoHS, WEEE, UL/cUL |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | HP-R8S91A |
| Part Number | R8S91A |
| Condition | New |
| Product Line | Aruba 6300M Series |
| Switch Type | Stackable Layer 3 Access Switch |
| Total Access Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| PoE Standard Support | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4, up to 90W per port) |
| PoE Budget | High-capacity PoE budget supporting simultaneous full-power operation across all 48 ports (model-dependent; up to 1440W available PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 10GbE SFP+ and/or 25GbE SFP28 uplink module slots (modular uplink options) |
| Stacking | Yes — hardware stacking via dedicated stacking ports; managed as single logical unit |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 130 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,768 entries |
| Operating System | AOS-CX (2025-Q2 release) |
| Management Interfaces | REST API, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, HTTPS, Console (RJ-45 and USB-C) |
| Cloud Management | HPE Aruba Central (AIOps, zero-touch provisioning, streaming telemetry) |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | Static routing, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, PBR, RIPv2, IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Advanced Features | EVPN/VXLAN, VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) active-active redundancy, MSTP/RSTP/STP, VRRP |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, MAC authentication, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, ACLs, MACsec (hardware-capable) |
| QoS | 8 hardware queues per port, DSCP marking and mapping, WRED, strict priority and WRR scheduling |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry (gRPC/gNMI), sFlow, RSPAN/ERSPAN, time-series data export |
| Redundant Power Supply | Dual field-replaceable power supply units (hot-swappable) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Class A, CE Mark, RoHS, WEEE, UL/cUL |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch
What does the HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch do?
The HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port 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 6300M 48-port Switch?
Key specifications for the HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch: new condition; manufacturer HP (HPE Aruba Networking); product line Aruba 6300M Series; switch type Stackable Layer 3 Access Switch; total access ports 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45); poe standard support IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4, up to 90W per port); poe budget High-capacity PoE budget supporting simultaneous full-power operation across all 48 ports (model-dependent; up to 1440W available PoE). Manufacturer part number R8S91A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking 6300M 48-port 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.