What port configuration does the HPE JL678-61101 provide?

It features 24x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for access connectivity and 4x 10GBase-X SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks, enabling non-blocking Gigabit to 10GbE aggregation in enterprise access deployments with side-to-side airflow for dense racks.

What is the switching capacity of this Aruba CX 6100 switch?

The JL678-61101 delivers 128Gbps switching capacity, supporting wire-speed forwarding across all 28 ports simultaneously. This ensures low-latency performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing and cloud access in SMB or campus environments.

Does it support stacking and what is the maximum stack size?

Yes, it is stackable up to 10 units via front-plane stacking, providing a single logical switch with unified management through AOS-CX. This simplifies scaling access layer deployments while maintaining hitless failover and real-time analytics.

What Layer 3 features are available on JL678-61101?

It supports static routing, OSPF, VRRP, and ACLs for L3 functionality, plus QoS for traffic prioritization. AOS-CX enables programmable APIs, RESTful interfaces, and gNMI telemetry for modern network automation and monitoring.

Is this switch suitable for PoE deployments?

The JL678-61101 is a non-PoE model focused on data switching, but the CX 6100 series offers PoE variants. It excels in pure connectivity scenarios requiring high uplink speeds without power delivery to endpoints.

What management capabilities does AOS-CX provide?

AOS-CX offers zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), NETEDIT integration, and Aruba Central cloud management. Features include event-driven automation, real-time state streaming via gNMI, and VSX for virtual stacking redundancy in resilient fabrics.

JL678-61101 - HPE 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch

Name: JL678-61101 - HPE 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL678-61101
Price: 1158 USD
Availability: InStock

JL678-61101 - HPE 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch JL678-61101 provides foundational Layer 3 switching for enterprise edge and SMB deployments with 24x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 access ports and 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports. Offering 128Gbps switching capacity, it supports non-blocking wire-speed performance, stacking up to 10 units for simplified management, and side-to-side airflow for efficient rack cooling. Key features include advanced L3 routing (static OSPF), robust QoS, ACL security, and AOS-CX OS for zero-touch provisioning and real-time telemetry. Ideal for access layer connectivity in campus networks, branch offices, or small data centers, it enables high-density Gigabit connections with flexible 10GbE uplinks to core/aggregation layers, reducing cabling complexity while ensuring low latency and high reliability for VoIP, video, and data-intensive applications.

24x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 access ports.
4x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports included.
128Gbps switching capacity provided.
Layer 3 managed with stacking support.
1U rack-mountable side-to-side airflow.
AOS-CX OS for zero-touch provisioning.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL678-61101
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Layer	Layer 3
Model	6100 24G 4SFP+
Stacking	Supported, up to 10 units
Management	AOS-CX fully managed
Jumbo Frames	9198 bytes
Product Line	CX 6100 Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch

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Optimized for Aruba CX ecosystem; compatible with standard SFP+ optics and AOS-CX management tools.

HPE Aruba CX
Model: 6100 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Native stacking within series.

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Enterprise Access Layer
Connects end-user devices with Gigabit speeds and 10GbE uplinks to aggregation switches.
Campus Network Edge
Provides secure L3 switching for office floors with stacking for unified management.
SMB Branch Offices
Delivers PoE-ready Gigabit ports for IP phones, APs, and cameras in small sites.
Small Data Center ToR
Handles server connectivity with high-density 1G ports and low-latency uplinks.
Retail/ Hospitality
Supports guest Wi-Fi, POS systems with QoS and security in distributed locations.
Remote Workforce Hubs
Enables hybrid work setups with reliable stacking and telemetry monitoring.

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VLAN IDs	4K
MAC Address Table	16K entries

Total Ports	28 ports
Access Ports	24 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45
Uplink Ports	4 x 10GBase-X SFP+

HPE 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch

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