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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

Fortinet FortiSwitch-124F
Fortinet FortiSwitch-124F
★ 0.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (duplex)
  • Forwarding Rate: 190 Mpps (duplex)
  • Ports (breakdown): 24x GbE RJ45 access, 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink, 1x RJ45 console
  • PoE Budget: None on base 124F (PoE variants 124F-POE and 124F-FPOE are separate models; PoE budget unverified)
  • Layer: L2 managed (FortiLink/FortiGate-managed); no confirmed L3 routing
  • Stacking support: Family-level datasheet references stacking under FortiGate control; 124F-specific limit unverified
  • Form Factor: 1RU rack-mount, fanless
  • Latency: Under 1 microsecond
  • Packet Buffer: 2 MB (reseller listing, unverified against Fortinet datasheet)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Fanless 1RU design suits quiet office and rack deployments; 24 GbE access ports plus 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks in one compact chassis; 128 Gbps switching capacity and 190 Mpps forwarding rate; Managed centrally through FortiGate/FortiLink; Lower entry price than many enterprise L2 switches
  • ✘ Cons: Layer 2 only with no confirmed L3 routing; Base model has no PoE; Full management features depend on a FortiGate deployment; Stacking limits and buffer size not confirmed against the official Fortinet datasheet; Street prices vary widely by seller and region
  • Est. Price: $550 - $800

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