Name: Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
Brand: Aruba (HPE)

Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch

★ 3.3 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Ports (48-Port Base Config): 48 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 4 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
Ports (96-Port Config): 96 u00d7 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8 u00d7 40/100GbE QSFP28
PoE Budget: Up to 4 kW per line card (optional PoE+ modules)
Layer: L2/L3 (Full switching and routing)
Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units via stacking cables
Backplane Throughput: 25.6 Tbps
Maximum MAC Entries: 256K
Latency: Sub-microsecond cut-through switching
Power Consumption: 1.5 kW (base), up to 4 kW fully configured

✔ Pros: Modular architecture supports flexible port configurations for campus and data center deployments; Industry-leading 25.6 Tbps switching capacity with sub-microsecond latency enables high-performance applications; Comprehensive L2/L3 feature set with advanced routing, VLAN support, and QoS for enterprise networks; Stacking capability (up to 10 units) simplifies management and improves redundancy; Optional PoE+ modules provide power delivery for IP phones and wireless APs; High uplink speeds (40/100GbE QSFP28) future-proof for backbone connectivity
✘ Cons: Premium pricing (typically $18K-$55K depending on configuration) makes it expensive for smaller deployments; Modular design increases complexity in configuration and initial setup; Requires separate management interface and external power supplies; Limited entry-level configurations may not justify cost for small branch offices; Power consumption increases significantly with maximum PoE modules installed; Heat dissipation requires proper data center environmental controls
Est. Price: $18,000 - $55,000

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