HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12-port Gigabit Class 4 PoE 2 SFP 139W - Managed switch

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12-Port Class 4 PoE Managed Switch is a Layer 2 device for branch offices and mid-sized networks. It provides 12 Gigabit RJ-45 ports for data transfer and power delivery to edge equipment. Two 1GbE SFP slots provide fiber uplinks to connect with core network infrastructure. The switch has a total switching capacity of 32 Gbit/s and a forwarding rate of 23.8 Mpps.

With a 139 W power budget, the switch supports Class 4 Power over Ethernet across all copper interfaces. The 1U unit can be rack-mounted or wall-mounted. Its fanless chassis allows for silent operation in open workspaces. Configuration is managed via a web-based GUI, a command-line interface, or cloud-based management platforms. The device includes standard traffic controls, such as Access Control Lists, VLAN segmentation, and Quality of Service protocols.

• 2.3 µs latency at 1 Gbps reduces transmission delay.
• Supports up to 8,192 MAC addresses to track connected devices across the network.
• Typical power consumption is 11.9 W under standard network loads.
• Includes a dedicated USB-C console port for direct physical configuration.
• Features 12.38 MB of packet buffer memory to manage heavy traffic bursts.
• Uses Spanning Tree Protocol and IGMP snooping for loop protection and multicast management.