Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch ADVANTECH Aruba 6300M — 48× RJ-45 10/100/1000, 1U, 496 Gbit/s, 29.5K MAC

ADVANTECH Aruba 6300M managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet PoE switch is a 1U rack-mountable unit with 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports and integrated Power over Ethernet. Built for enterprise access and core deployments, the switch delivers 496 Gbit/s switching capacity and maintains a MAC address table of 29,490 entries. It supports standard IEEE layer 2 and layer 3 protocols for VLANs, QoS and link aggregation, and is suitable for IP telephony, wireless access point backhaul and powering PoE devices while occupying a single rack unit.

Advantages

The Aruba 6300M offers a combination of high port density and PoE capability in a compact 1U form factor, enabling centralized deployment of networked devices. With a 496 Gbit/s switching capacity and a large MAC table, the switch handles dense traffic patterns and supports substantial device counts. Standard IEEE switching protocol support ensures interoperability for VLAN tagging, priority handling and link aggregation across mixed-vendor environments.

Suitable for

• Enterprise access layer and small aggregation deployments
• IP telephony systems and VoIP phone provisioning
• Wireless AP backhaul and multi‑AP campus deployments
• Powering PoE devices such as cameras, phones and access points

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable switch
• Ports: 48 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Power over Ethernet: PoE support on RJ-45 ports (PoE standard support as specified by manufacturer)
• Switching capacity: 496 Gbit/s
• MAC address table size: 29,490 entries
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1s, 802.1D, 802.1AX, 802.1ab, 802.1ak

How to use

Mount the Aruba 6300M in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the included rack ears or mounting kit. Connect uplink interfaces and edge devices to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports, and connect the switch to an appropriate power source that meets the device’s power requirements. Configure VLANs, QoS policies, link aggregation and PoE settings through the switch’s management interface according to your network design. For layered deployments, enable relevant L3 functions and routing features as required by your topology and routing plan.

Usage recommendations

Place the switch in a temperature-controlled rack space with adequate airflow and follow manufacturer guidelines for power and grounding. Use VLAN segmentation and QoS to separate voice, wireless and data traffic and to prioritize latency-sensitive services like IP telephony. When deploying multiple units, consider stacking or coordinated management to simplify configuration and monitoring.