Aruba CX 6200F 48G 4SFP+ Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U

The Aruba CX 6200F 48G 4SFP+ is a managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet access switch in a 1U rack form factor designed for enterprise branch offices, campus access layers and SMB networks. It provides 48 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports, four SFP+ uplinks, an RJ‑45/USB‑C console, a MAC address table of 32,768 entries and a switching capacity of 176 Gbit/s, while supporting industry Ethernet standards for reliable connectivity.

Advantages

The switch combines a cloud‑centric, fully programmable operating system with built‑in analytics (Aruba Network Analytics Engine) for continuous monitoring and faster troubleshooting. A high‑performance Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers wire‑speed switching and low latency, while Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) enables stacking up to eight switches for simplified scale and management. Integrated high‑speed uplinks and support for up to 740 W of PoE provide power and connectivity for IoT devices and wireless access points. Management tools such as Aruba NetEdit and the Aruba CX Mobile App streamline configuration, validation and deployment.

Suitable for

• Enterprise branch office access layer
• Campus building and departmental networks
• Small and medium business (SMB) aggregation and access
• Powering and connecting wireless APs, IP cameras and other PoE IoT devices

Key specifications

• Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ‑45 access ports; 4 × SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 32,768 entries
• Layer: Managed L3 switching
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Console: RJ‑45 and USB‑C
• Stacking: Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (up to 8 members) via SFP+ front‑plane stacking
• PoE support: Models in the series support up to 740 W total PoE budget (IEEE 802.3at Class 4)
• Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1D, 802.1s, 802.1ab and related Ethernet/WLAN integration standards

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19‑inch rack and connect power and network cables to the RJ‑45 and SFP+ ports as required. Use the Aruba CX Mobile App for initial discovery and stacking, then import device information into Aruba NetEdit for template‑based configuration, validation and deployment. Monitor operational state and telemetry through the Aruba Network Analytics Engine and Time Series Database to detect and resolve issues. Configure Layer 3 routing, VLANs, QoS and Dynamic Segmentation policies according to network design and security requirements.

Usage recommendations

Use Aruba VSF stacking for simplified management when deploying multiple CX 6200 switches; enable NAE telemetry and NetEdit validation to maintain configuration conformance and to accelerate troubleshooting. For PoE deployments, verify total PoE budget and per‑port power requirements of connected devices to ensure reliable operation.