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Primary Device

Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200F Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200F Switch
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps (48-port) / 128 Gbps (24-port)
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.9 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x or 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: Up to 370W or 740W Class 4 PoE (on PoE models)
  • Layer: Layer 3 (Static, RIP, Access OSPF)
  • Stacking support: Up to 8 units via Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Runs modern AOS-CX operating system with advanced automation; built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time monitoring; support for Aruba Dynamic Segmentation; easy setup via mobile app; includes Limited Lifetime Warranty.
  • ✘ Cons: Fixed internal power supplies and fans (lacks modular redundancy); premium pricing compared to entry-level models; AOS-CX CLI may have a learning curve for legacy ProCurve users.
  • Est. Price: $950 - $2,500

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
  • Ports: 24 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45, 6 x 10 Gbps SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 0W (Non-PoE)
  • Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
  • Stacking support: FortiLink (Management Stacking)
  • Form Factor: 1 RU, Fanless

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-speed 2.5G multi-gigabit ports ideal for Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; generous 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for high backhaul capacity; fanless design ensures completely silent operation; seamless integration with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for centralized security management.
  • ✘ Cons: Lacks Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, requiring injectors or a separate power source for connected devices; fanless design leads to high operating temperatures (often exceeding 50°C); limited Layer 3 features compared to enterprise core switches.
  • Est. Price: $1,130 - $1,504

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