R8Q68-61001 - HPE Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

Name: R8Q68-61001 - HPE Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8Q68-61001
Price: 1662 USD
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R8Q68-61001 - HPE Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE switch (R8Q68-61001) is an enterprise-grade Layer 3 managed network switch designed for mid-market and large campus deployments. It delivers 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE support (up to 30W per port, 370W total budget) plus four 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed core connectivity. The switch features non-blocking switching architecture with 176 Gbps bandwidth and 98.6 Mpps forwarding performance, enabling wire-speed throughput across all ports simultaneously. Advanced Layer 3 capabilities include static routing, ACLs, QoS, VLAN support (4094 VLANs), and Spanning Tree Protocol variants. The compact 1U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks. Ideal for IoT deployments (security cameras, wireless access points), enterprise branch offices, and data center access layers requiring robust PoE delivery with managed switching intelligence.

24x 1GbE PoE+ ports with 370W total budget.
4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for core connectivity.
176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, 98.6 Mpps.
Layer 3 managed with static routing, ACLs, QoS.
1U rack-mountable, enterprise-class reliability.
IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE, 30W per port max.

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	R8Q68-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Category	Networking
Mounting	Includes mounting brackets for 19-inch rack installation
Stacking	Supports up to 6 switches (members) in chain or ring topology
Auto-MDIX	Automatic cable type detection (straight-through or crossover) on all 1GbE ports
Model Name	Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at Class 4
Product Line	Aruba Networking CX 6200M

Compatible systems

The R8Q68-61001 is compatible with standard enterprise network infrastructure, PoE-powered IoT devices, and HPE Aruba management platforms. It supports industry-standard protocols (SNMP, VLAN, Spanning Tree) and can stack with other Aruba 6100/6200M switches for larger deployments.

HPE Aruba Networking
Model: CX 6100 / 6200M Series
Form factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
Generation: 6200M
Supports stacking with up to 6 Aruba 6100/6200M switches via chain or ring topology for unified management and bandwidth aggregation.

Best for

Campus Networking
Enterprise branch offices and multi-building campuses requiring managed Layer 3 switching with robust PoE for wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras across distributed locations.
IoT Deployments
Large-scale IoT environments with high-density PoE device requirements (security cameras, environmental sensors, wireless controllers) needing centralized power delivery and network management.
Data Center Access
Top-of-rack (ToR) switching for small to mid-size data centers, providing 24 server connections via 1GbE ports and 4x 10GbE uplinks to core fabric with non-blocking performance.
Wireless Infrastructure
Dense wireless deployments requiring high-capacity PoE to power multiple access points simultaneously while maintaining managed QoS and VLAN segmentation for guest/corporate traffic separation.

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Sub-Category	Network Switches

VLAN Support	4094 VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q tagging, 512 simultaneous VLANs

Spanning Tree	RSTP, RPVST+ (Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree), STP, PVST+

Access Control	ACLs (Access Control Lists), port-based and MAC-based filtering

ASIC Technology	Advanced HPE Aruba Networking proprietary ASICs for low latency and high performance

Management Type	Fully Managed Layer 2/3

Chassis Material	Sheetmetal frame construction

Link Aggregation	IEEE 802.3ad LACP, static LAG support

Operating System	AOS-CX (Aruba Operating System - CX)

Packet Buffering	Increased packet buffering with selectable queue configurations

Energy Efficiency	IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), adaptive power consumption

Part Number (MPN)	R8Q68-61001

Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9,220 bytes maximum frame size

Management Interface	Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs, Python scripting

Management Protocols	SNMP v2c/v3, RMON, sFlow (RFC 3176), gNMI, NETCONF/YANG, OpenConfig

Routing Capabilities	Static routing, Layer 3 forwarding

Switching Architecture	Non-blocking, wire-speed performance across all ports

Pre-Standard PoE Support	Detects and powers pre-standard PoE devices

Quality of Service (QoS)	Selectable queue configurations, traffic prioritization, congestion avoidance

Unsupported Transceiver Mode (UTM)	Allows third-party 1G and 10G transceivers (no warranty/support for unsupported optics)

Forwarding Rate	98.6 million packets per second (Mpps)
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps non-blocking, full-duplex

Power Supply	Non-pluggable internal PSU behind sheetmetal chassis frame
PoE Power Budget	370W total, up to 30W per port maximum

Form Factor	1U Rack-Mountable

Cooling	Non-pluggable internal fans behind sheetmetal chassis frame

Total Ports	28 (24x 1GbE + 4x 1/10GbE SFP+)
Access Ports	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45), IEEE 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet
Uplink Ports	4x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports (supports 1GbE and 10GbE transceivers)

Frequently asked questions

What is the total switching capacity and forwarding performance of the R8Q68-61001?

The HPE Aruba 6200M 24G delivers 176 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity with 98.6 million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding performance. This architecture ensures wire-speed throughput across all 24 Gigabit ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks simultaneously, with no performance degradation during peak traffic periods.

How much PoE power does this switch provide, and what devices can it support?

The R8Q68-61001 provides 370W of IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE power, delivering up to 30W per port across all 24 Gigabit ports. This supports high-power devices including wireless access points (15-20W), IP cameras (10-15W), and PoE+ powered devices, enabling deployments of 12+ simultaneous high-power endpoints.

What Layer 3 routing and management features are included?

The switch supports static routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS) with selectable queue configurations, VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4094 VLANs), Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+), and enterprise management via SNMP. These features enable network segmentation, traffic prioritization, and centralized monitoring in complex enterprise environments.

Can this switch stack with other Aruba switches for larger deployments?

Yes, the Aruba 6200M series supports stacking of up to 6 switches via chain or ring topology, allowing administrators to manage multiple switches as a single logical unit. This simplifies configuration, reduces management overhead, and enables seamless bandwidth scaling for growing enterprise networks.

What are the uplink options for connecting to core network infrastructure?

The R8Q68-61001 includes four 1/10GbE SFP+ ports that support both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. These uplinks connect to core switches or aggregation layers, providing flexible bandwidth scaling from 4 Gbps (4x 1GbE) to 40 Gbps (4x 10GbE) depending on transceiver selection.

What physical form factor and power requirements does this switch have?

The switch is a 1U rack-mountable device fitting standard 19-inch equipment racks. It includes non-pluggable internal power supplies and cooling fans behind sheetmetal chassis frames, with mounting brackets included. Exact power consumption specifications are available in the official HPE datasheet.

Does the switch support jumbo frames and advanced Ethernet features?

Yes, the R8Q68-61001 supports jumbo frames up to 9,220 bytes for high-performance backups and disaster recovery. It also includes Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) to reduce power consumption during low-traffic periods, Auto-MDIX for automatic cable type detection, and Unsupported Transceiver Mode (UTM) for flexibility with third-party optics.

HPE Aruba 6200M 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

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