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Primary Device

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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (24-port models); 176 Gbps (48-port models)
  • Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps (24-port models); 130.9 Mpps (48-port models)
  • Ports (breakdown): 24x or 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T (PoE+ on PoE SKUs) + 4x SFP/SFP+ uplinks (1GbE/10GbE); 6200M models add 4x SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 370W Class 4 (24G and 48G 370W SKUs); 740W Class 4 (48-port 6200F PoE SKU); up to 1440W Class 6 (60W per port) on 6200M PoE SKUs. Varies by SKU
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Layer 3 static routing; dynamic routing depends on software license)
  • Stacking support: Yes, VSF virtual stacking up to 8 members (single logical device); VSX redundancy also supported

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Fixed-port, Layer 2/3 managed access switch in a compact 1U form factor; Wide range of PoE and non-PoE SKUs (370W, 740W, and 1440W class 6 PoE options) for IP phones, cameras, and APs; VSF stacking of up to 8 members simplifies management as one logical device; Full Aruba CX OS features with REST API, network analytics, and automation support via Aruba Central; Solid mid-range pricing compared with enterprise-class core switches; 10GbE SFP+ uplinks support aggregation and campus backbone links
  • ✘ Cons: Model and SKU naming (6200F vs 6200M, 24G vs 48G, PoE vs non-PoE) is confusing and specs differ significantly between variants; Public spec sources conflict on some figures (for example, 6200F throughput and uplink types), so exact datasheet values should be verified per SKU; Dynamic routing and advanced L3 features require additional licensing; Power budget is limited on 370W and 740W SKUs, so high-draw PoE devices may not all be supported at full load; Pricing is in USD only for 6200F SKUs. European 6200M pricing was found only in EUR and GBP, and no official HPE list price was confirmed
  • Est. Price: $4,261 - $8,663

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Pro Max 48 PoE
Ubiquiti Pro Max 48 PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: ~167 Mpps (166.656 Mpps in StorageReview lab test)
  • Ports (breakdown): 48 copper ports: 16 x 2.5GbE + 32 x 1GbE, all PoE-capable; plus 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget (if applicable): 720W total PoE budget (802.3at/bt; exact PoE+ vs PoE++ per-port split varies by source)
  • Layer (L2/L3): Layer 3
  • Stacking support: Not confirmed in sources; verify on Ubiquiti tech specs before listing

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Layer 3 switching with 224 Gbps switching capacity; 16 x 2.5GbE ports suit multi-gig Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; 720W total PoE budget for 48 ports; 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks; Etherlighting design with UniFi central management; US list price of $1,299 is lower than many enterprise 48-port L3 PoE switches
  • ✘ Cons: Premium price, with US retailer listings up to about $1,573; 720W PoE budget is about 15W per port on average, which cannot run all 48 ports at full PoE++ power; stacking support is not confirmed in published sources; only 10G SFP+ uplinks, with no 25G option; best managed through UniFi OS or a UniFi controller, which limits use with non-UniFi environments
  • Est. Price: $1,250 - $1,573

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