Aruba CX 6300M 24-port SFP+ and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL658A) is a brand-new, factory-sealed Layer 3 modular switch built for high-density 10/25/50GbE aggregation and campus core/distribution deployments. It combines 880 Gbps of switching capacity with advanced routing, VXLAN overlay support, and Aruba's Virtual Switching Framework for stack-level resiliency.
Key Features
- 24x 1G/10G SFP+ ports plus 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports for flexible high-speed uplinks
- 880 Gbps switching capacity and 654 Mpps system throughput
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, RIPv2, static routing, and VXLAN with EVPN control plane
- Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 10 members with 200 Gbps stacking bandwidth
- Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for active-active 2-member resiliency
- Dual hot-swappable, field-replaceable power supply and fan bays for redundancy
- Managed via Aruba Central cloud-native management or on-premises AOS-CX CLI
- HPE Aruba Networking Limited Lifetime Warranty
Technical Specifications
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Model: Aruba CX 6300M (JL658A)
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Condition: New
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Ports: 24x 1G/10G SFP+, 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56
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Management Ports: 1x USB-C console, 1x RJ-45 out-of-band management, 1x USB Type-A host
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Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps
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Throughput: 654 Mpps
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Latency: 1.49µs at 10Gbps to 2.85µs at 25Gbps
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MAC Address Table: 32,768 entries
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VLANs: 4094
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Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, RIPv2, Static, VXLAN/EVPN
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Stacking: VSF (up to 10 members, 200 Gbps bandwidth), VSX (2-member active-active)
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Processor / Memory: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.8GHz, 8GB DDR4 + 32GB eMMC flash
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Power Supplies: 2x hot-swappable bays, 1 required (sold separately)
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Cooling: 2x field-replaceable fan trays (2 fans each)
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Dimensions: 17.4"W x 15.2"D x 1.73"H (442 x 385 x 43.9 mm)
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Weight: 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg)
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Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
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Warranty: HPE Aruba Networking Limited Lifetime Warranty
What's in the Box
1x Aruba CX 6300M 24-port SFP+ and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL658A) and rack-mount kit. Power supply and SFP/SFP+/SFP56 transceivers are sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this switch include a power supply?
No. The JL658A ships with two hot-swappable power supply bays, but power supplies (e.g., JL085A) are sold separately and must be ordered to power the unit.
Can this switch be stacked with other Aruba CX 6300 switches?
Yes. It supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 10 members, as well as Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) for active-active 2-member clustering.
Is this switch Layer 3 capable?
Yes. It supports advanced Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, RIPv2, static routing, and VXLAN with EVPN control plane.
What is the warranty on this unit?
This switch is covered by HPE Aruba Networking's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
