Introduction
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series is a modern family of entry level access switches ideal for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. Designed for reliable, simple, and secure access, this switch family provides a convenient and cost-effective wired access solution for networks supporting Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, and cloud applications. Prepare your network for future demands with a powerful ASIC and HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System for a consistent, and efficient operator experience. This fully-managed series has convenient built-in uplinks with up to 740W of Class 4 PoE to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless model is ideal for use in quiet, small workspaces. The CX 6000 series is easy to deploy and use with flexible management choices, allowing the ideal fit for your business and network environment.
What is new supporting point:
It simplifies IT operations with modern Layer 2 switch series that provides entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity
The CX 6000 series has convenient built-in 1GbE uplinks and up to 740W of Class 4 PoE for support of access points, client, and IoT devices
It has compact and fanless 8-port and 12-port models for space-constrained deployments
The CX 6000 provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI
Ready for software defined networking with REST APIs.
Management features
Switch type
Managed
Switch layer
L2/L3
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Web-based management
Yes
Cloud-managed
Yes
Configuring Location Settings (CLI)
Yes
Ports & interfaces
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
48
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP module slots quantity
4
Console port
USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Network
Networking standards
IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1ab
10G support
No
Flow control support
Yes
Data transmission
Switching capacity
104 Gbit/s
Throughput
77.3 Mpps
MAC address table
8192 entries
Latency (1 Gbps)
1.9 µs
Static route
Yes
Security
DHCP features
DHCP server, DHCP snooping, DHCP relay, DHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)
Yes
Multicast features
Design
Rack mounting
Yes
Form factor
1U
Product colour
Black
Performance
Built-in processor
Yes
Processor manufacturer
ARM
Processor model
ARM Cortex-A9
Processor frequency
1016 MHz
Memory type
DDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory
4096 MB
Flash memory
16000 MB
Power
Power source
AC
AC input voltage
200 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max)
439 W
Power consumption note
Max. Power (w/o PoE): 41.0W Max. Power (w/ PoE): 439W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantity
4
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget
370 W
Other features
Latency
1 Gbps: 1.9 µSec
Memory and processor
CPU: Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1016 MHz Memory: 4 GB DDR3 Flash: 16 GB eMMC
I/O ports
48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 4 PoE ports 4 x 1 G SFP 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
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width
442.5 mm
Depth
304.4 mm
Height
43.9 mm
Weight
4.39 kg
