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Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6200
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed L2/L3 Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 2.4 Billion pps
  • Ports (48x 10/25GbE + 8x 40/100GbE): 56 ports maximum
  • Data Rates Supported: 10/25GbE per port; 40/100GbE uplink
  • PoE Budget: Up to 730W (PoE+)
  • Layer Support: L2/L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 6 units
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, REST API
  • Form Factor: 1RU or 2RU Rack-mount
  • Power Consumption: ~2200W (typical)
  • MAC Table Size: 256K entries
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 10,000 bytes

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact 1RU form factor enables space-efficient deployment in small-to-medium data centers; High-density 48x 10/25GbE ports with 8x 40/100GbE uplinks provide future-ready scalability; Full L2/L3 switching with advanced VLAN/routing capabilities and REST API for automation; Stackable design (up to 6 units) simplifies management and increases redundancy without additional switch overhead; Integrated PoE+ support (up to 730W) eliminates need for external injectors for powered devices; Energy-efficient for scale, with low power-per-port ratio; HPE/Aruba ecosystem integration with unified management and support
  • ✘ Cons: Entry-level price point ($8,500+) is moderate but still higher than basic unmanaged switches; Requires skilled IT staff for optimal L3 configuration and troubleshooting; Limited modular/field-upgradeable options compared to larger data center switches; PoE budget (730W) may be insufficient for large deployments of high-power devices (enterprise phones, high-power APs); Smaller MAC table (256K) versus enterprise switches may limit very large flat networks; Heat dissipation in dense configurations requires proper cooling infrastructure; Redundancy/failover requires additional licensing or external controllers for true high availability
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $16,000

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