HPE
HPE 6300M 48-port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch
Best scalable switch for enterprise networks managing high-density IoT and cloud applications.
The HPE Aruba CX 6300 Switch Series offers a modern, flexible, and intelligent foundation for enterprise networks, ideal for access, aggregation, and core deployments. Engineered for operational efficiency, it integrates built-in security and resiliency to support demanding IoT, mobile, and cloud applications. Utilizing a fully programmable OS and the Aruba Network Analytics Engine, this switch delivers industry-leading monitoring capabilities. It supports high-density IEEE 802.3bt high-power PoE and features Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework for simplified scaling up to 10 units. Aruba Dynamic Segmentation ensures consistent policy enforcement across wired and wireless connections.
$3293.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
11
/ 2256
#11 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Total Number of Network Ports
24
Who it's for
- Network architects needing high-bandwidth core connectivity
- IT managers deploying power-hungry Wi-Fi 6 access points
- System administrators seeking automated, cloud-managed network operations
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious businesses prioritizing lower upfront hardware costs
- Generalist IT staff lacking specialized ArubaOS-CX training
- Organizations requiring multi-gigabit speeds for modern high-performance devices
Performance breakdown
Network Intelligence
Aruba Network Analytics Engine provides unmatched visibility into complex traffic patterns.
Scalability Potential
Virtual Stacking Framework allows seamless growth up to ten interconnected units.
PoE Versatility
High-density IEEE 802.3bt support powers demanding IoT devices with ease.
Security Integration
Dynamic Segmentation ensures consistent, unified policy enforcement across the entire network.
Routing Capability
Robust Layer 3 functionality handles advanced routing tasks for enterprise environments.
Hardware Architecture
Gen7 ASIC design delivers high-performance processing for modern, data-heavy applications.
Key Specs
Total Number of Network Ports
24
Uplink Ports
4 x 50 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP56)
PoE Standard Supported
IEEE 802.3bt (Class 4)
Layer Supported
3
Stacking Maximum Units
10
Power Consumption
67 Watts
Management Interface
CLI
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Features
- Supports high-density IEEE 802.3bt high power PoE
- Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework supports up to 10 switches
- Industry-leading monitoring via Network Analytics Engine
- HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet support
- Aruba Dynamic Segmentation for unified policy enforcement
- Layer 3 capable for advanced network routing
- Modular design allows for power and PoE customization
- Built with a powerful Aruba Gen7 ASIC architecture
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the HPE 6300M switch series for its exceptional reliability and advanced management capabilities. Once installed, the unit operates flawlessly, providing stable network infrastructure. The 48 port Class 4 PoE offers significant power for dense access point deployments. A key advantage is the future proofing provided by 4 port SFP56 uplinks, supporting high bandwidth needs. Management is simplified through the unified, API driven Aruba AOS CX architecture, streamlining automation and stacking compared to older systems. While the initial cost is high, users agree the superior feature set, operational simplicity, and stability fully justify the premium investment for demanding campus needs.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework allows you to stack up to 10 switches, which are managed as a single logical unit for simplified scaling and configuration.
Yes, it supports the IEEE 802.3bt PoE standard, which provides the high-power output necessary for demanding IoT devices, advanced wireless access points, and security cameras.
This is a fully managed switch that utilizes a command-line interface (CLI) and integrates with the Aruba Network Analytics Engine, providing deep visibility and automated monitoring for your network traffic.
The HPE 6300M is Layer 3 capable, meaning it can handle advanced routing tasks, making it flexible enough to serve as an access, aggregation, or core switch depending on your network architecture.
Dynamic Segmentation allows you to apply consistent security policies across both wired and wireless connections, ensuring that users and devices are automatically assigned the correct access permissions regardless of how they connect to the network.
The four 50GbE SFP56 uplink ports provide high-speed connectivity to your network backbone, ensuring that your switch has sufficient bandwidth to prevent bottlenecks when aggregating traffic from multiple devices.
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