Primary Device
Aruba (HPE) 6300M
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Switch Type: Managed Layer 3 Switch
- Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps
- Port Configuration: 48x 1GbE RJ45 + 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
- PoE Support: Optional PoE+ module (up to 30W per port)
- Layer: L2/L3
- Stacking Support: Yes (up to 8 units)
- Management: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, SSH
- Power Consumption: 300-500W (base configuration)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade managed switch with L3 routing capabilities; Flexible 10GbE uplink options for high-speed core connectivity; Stackable up to 8 units for scalability and redundancy; Optional PoE+ support for powering IoT and wireless devices; Industry-standard CLI and SNMP for integration with existing network management tools
- ✘ Cons: Mid-range throughput (128 Gbps) limits deployment in high-performance data center core environments; PoE module adds significant cost when required; Requires management expertise for optimal configuration; Not ideal for ultra-low-latency or 100GbE core fabric requirements; Cooling and power requirements increase with PoE modules
- Est. Price: $2,500 - $5,500
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