Introduction
The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series is a modern family of entry level access switches ideal for branch offices, mid-market enterprise, and SMB networks. Designed for reliable, simple, and secure access, the Aruba CX 6100 switches provide a
convenient wired access solution for enterprise networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.
Prepare your network for tomorrow’s unpredictable demands with a powerful Aruba ASIC architecture and programmable AOS-CX operating system used across the Aruba CX portfolio to deliver a more consistent, more efficient operator experience. This layer 2 switch series has convenient built-in high speed uplinks with up to 370W of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless 12 port model is ideal for use in quiet work spaces. With robust QoS, support for static routing, and IPv6, the Aruba CX 6100 also simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing requirements.
Features
Entry Level Aruba CX Access Layer Switches
- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series offers gigabit connectivity with high speed uplinks and optional PoE to provide entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity for enterprise branch office and SMB networks.
- Using Aruba AOS-CX operating system across Aruba CX switching platforms and deployment domains provides a simpler, more consistent operator experience.
- Fully-managed enterprise class switches deliver Layer 2 capabilities with support static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support.
- Right size deployment with choice of 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks and up to 370W of Class 4 PoE.
- Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.
Performance and Power
- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series is designed with Aruba ASICs that deliver very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption.
- Deploy wireless access points and IoT devices with Aruba CX 6100 switch models that support up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet for up to 30W per port.
- Four built-in wire speed 1/10GbE uplinks eliminate bottlenecks at the access layer where users and devices connect.
Simplified Configuration and Management
- The Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba NetEdit, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
- Aruba NetEdit introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes and verifies policy conformance post network updates.
- Software-defined ready with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
- Reduce manual IT operation tasks around initial deployment or on-going configuration changes to accommodate adds, moves, and changes with colorless ports using local user roles and local-MAC-Authentication (LMA).
Management features
Switch type
Managed
Switch layer
L3
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Switch type
Managed
Switch layer
L3
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Y
Ports & interfaces
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
12
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP+ module slots quantity
2
Console port
USB
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
12
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP+ module slots quantity
2
Console port
USB
Network
Networking standards
IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x
10G support
Yes
Port mirroring
Yes
Flow control support
Yes
Link aggregation
Yes
Spanning tree protocol
Yes
VLAN support
Yes
Networking standards
IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1s,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3af,IEEE 802.3at,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3x
10G support
Y
Port mirroring
Y
Flow control support
Y
Link aggregation
Y
Spanning tree protocol
Y
VLAN support
Y
Data transmission
MAC address table
8192 entries
Latency (1 Gbps)
2.3 µs
Latency (10 Gbps)
2.6 µs
Jumbo frames support
Yes
Packet buffer memory
12.38 MB
Switching capacity
68 Gbit/s
Throughput
45.1 Mpps
MAC address table
8192 entries
Latency (1 Gbps)
2.3 µs
Latency (10 Gbps)
2.6 µs
Jumbo frames support
Y
Packet buffer memory
12.38 MB
Power
Power supply note
Fixed power supply
Power source
AC
Power supply included
Yes
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)
21.9 W
Power consumption note
Max. Power (w/o PoE): 21.9W Max. Power (w/ PoE): 170W
Power source
AC
Power supply included
Y
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max)
21.9 W
Security
DHCP features
DHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)
Yes
IGMP snooping
Yes
Authentication
MAC-based authentication
Authentication type
RADIUS, TACACS+
DHCP features
DHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)
Y
IGMP snooping
Y
Authentication
MAC-based authentication
Authentication type
RADIUS,TACACS+
Multicast features
Multicast support
Yes
Multicast support
Y
Design
Rack mounting
Yes
Stackable
Yes
Form factor
1U
Product colour
Black
Rack mounting
Y
Stackable
Y
Form factor
1U
Product colour
Black
Performance
Processor model
ARM Cortex-A9
Flash memory
16 MB
Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
Built-in processor
Y
Processor model
ARM Cortex-A9
Processor frequency
1016 MHz
Memory type
DDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory
4096 MB
Flash memory
16 MB
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
15 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
15 - 90%
Other features
Latency
1 Gbps: 2.3 µSec , 10 Gbps: 2.6 µSec
Memory and processor
Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 Mhz 4 GB DDR3, maximum, depending on model 16 GB eMMC
I/O ports
12 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 2 x 1G/10G SFP ports 2 x 1GbE ports Supports PoE standards IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at 1 x USB-C console port 1 x USB Type-A host port
Performance management
Management flexibility with support for HPE Aruba Networking Central, easy-to-use Web GUI, CLI, and HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software
Weight (imperial)
2.78 kg (6.13 lbs)
Fan
Fixed fans
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Y
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget
139 W
Weight & dimensions
Width
254 mm
Depth
255 mm
Height
44 mm
Weight
2.8 kg
