Managed switch Aruba CX 6300M

The Aruba CX 6300M is a Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise access, aggregation and core deployments. It delivers a switching capacity of 880 Gbit/s and supports a MAC address table of up to 32,000 entries. The switch includes one USB 2.0 port and a USB console port, built-in high-speed uplinks and models that offer full-density 60W PoE and multi-gigabit Ethernet to meet high-performance networking requirements. Rack mounting is supported to optimise space in equipment rooms.

Advantages

The Aruba CX 6300M offers a distributed architecture that provides scalable, non-blocking performance and built-in monitoring and analytics for fast troubleshooting. A cloud-centric, fully programmable operating system enables automation and simplified configuration for reliable, repeatable installations. Compliance with multiple IEEE networking standards ensures interoperability in heterogeneous environments.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access layer switches in campus networks
• Aggregation or small core deployments requiring Layer 3 routing
• High-density PoE deployments for VoIP phones or wireless access points (models with 60W PoE)
• Environments needing 10G/40G uplinks and multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity

Key specifications

• Switch type: Managed
• Switching capacity: 880 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 32,000 entries
• USB ports: 1 × USB 2.0 port plus USB console port
• 10G support: Yes
• Networking standards: IEEE 802.1AX, 802.3ae, 802.3ad, 802.1w, 802.1v, 802.1s, 802.1p, 802.1ak, 802.1ab, 802.1D, 802.3bt
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 5.8 kg

How to use

Install the Aruba CX 6300M in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting hardware. Connect power and uplink ports to your network fabric, and attach end devices to the access ports. Access the device through the USB console port or via the management network to perform initial configuration. Use the programmable OS and available management tools to define VLANs, routing, PoE settings and monitoring policies according to your network design.

Recommendations

Locate the switch in a temperature-controlled equipment room with proper ventilation and ensure firmware is kept up to date. For PoE power planning, verify model-specific PoE budgets and distribute powered devices to avoid exceeding capacity. Use redundant uplinks and stacking where available for increased resilience and throughput.