Managed Switch Aruba 6100 48G 4SFP+

The Aruba CX 6100 Series managed switch provides entry-level, rack-mountable wired connectivity for branch offices, SMBs and mid-market enterprise networks. The Aruba 6100 48G 4SFP+ model offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and four 1/10 GbE SFP+ uplinks in a 1U fanless chassis, delivering a 176 Gbit/s switching capacity and an 8192-entry MAC table. Built on Aruba ASICs and the AOS-CX operating system, this switch supports Layer 2 functionality with static routing and IPv6, and can supply up to 370 W of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE on PoE-capable models to power devices such as access points and cameras.

Advantages

The Aruba 6100 48G 4SFP+ combines consistent AOS-CX software across the Aruba CX portfolio with hardware designed for low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power use. It provides built-in 1/10 GbE uplinks to reduce access-layer bottlenecks, support for robust QoS and ACLs, and multiple management options including Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit and REST APIs. Ownership is simplified by the absence of required switch software licensing or subscriptions.

Suitable for

• Branch office and SMB wired access aggregation
• Rack-mounted access layer in mid-size enterprise networks
• Deployments requiring 48 Gigabit ports with 10 Gb uplinks
• Networks needing IPv6, static routing and QoS features

Key specifications

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 + 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 8192 entries
• PoE: Up to 370 W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (on PoE models)
• Layer support: Layer 2 with static routing, IPv6
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit, REST APIs
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Weight: 3.4 kg
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1D, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.3ad, 802.3az
• Color: Black

How to use

Mount the Aruba 6100 48G 4SFP+ in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied mounting kit. Connect access devices to the Gigabit RJ-45 ports and use the four SFP+ uplinks to aggregate traffic to core switches or servers. Configure basic network settings and VLANs via the web interface or CLI; for bulk or automated changes, use Aruba NetEdit or the REST APIs. If using PoE, verify the total power budget and allocate PoE per port as needed.

Recommendations

Verify compatibility of transceivers for the SFP+ uplinks and plan VLANs, QoS and static routes before deployment. For environments with many powered devices, confirm the model supports the required PoE budget and balance loads across ports to avoid exceeding the 370 W Class 4 limit.