The HPE Aruba 6300M (JL660-61001) is a 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise data center and campus network deployments. It features 24 multi-speed 1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ-45 ports with Class 6 PoE+ (60W per port, 1440W total budget) and 4 SFP56 uplink ports supporting 1/10/25/50Gbps speeds. The switch delivers 640Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 476Mpps throughput and sub-4µs latency across all port speeds. It includes dual hot-swappable fan trays, dual power supply slots (1 required, 2 maximum), and supports 80 Plus Silver certified PSUs. Advanced features include Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking with 200Gbps bandwidth, comprehensive routing protocols (BGP-4, OSPF v2/v3, VRRP, ECMP), VXLAN support, and extensive security capabilities (RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X). The ARM Cortex-A72 processor (1.78GHz) with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB flash memory enables intelligent traffic management, QoS, and multi-tenant isolation. Ideal for high-density PoE device deployments, campus access layer consolidation, and enterprise branch office connectivity.
640Gbps non-blocking switching capacity.
24x1/2.5/5/10GbE PoE+ ports, 1440W budget.
4x50GbE SFP56 uplink/stacking ports.
Sub-4µs latency, 476Mpps throughput.
VSF stacking, 200Gbps inter-chassis bandwidth.
1U form factor, dual PSU, hot-swap fans.
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Featuring
Manufacturer part #
JL660-61001
Brand
HPE
Condition
New
QoS
Per-port, per-VLAN; Strict Priority (SP), Deficit Weighted Round Robin (DWRR), Class of Service (CoS), Type of Service (ToS)
Stacking
Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF); up to 4 units; 200Gbps inter-chassis bandwidth
Model Name
Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE Class 6 PoE+ and 4-Port SFP56 Switch
PoE Budget
1440W total (60W per port, Class 6)
Energy Star
Certified
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt
Product Line
Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series
Product Type
Compatible systems
The JL660-61001 is a standalone enterprise switch compatible with HPE Aruba Networking infrastructure. It operates independently or clusters with other 6300M models via VSF for logical chassis operation. Power and cooling are field-configurable with hot-swappable PSUs and fan trays. SFP56 uplink ports require customer-supplied transceivers. No OS compatibility issues; runs native ArubaOS-Switch firmware.
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series
Model: 6300M variants
Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
Generation: Current generation
Compatible with other Aruba 6300M models via VSF stacking; supports up to 4 units in a single logical chassis.
Best for
Data Center Access Layer
Top-of-rack (ToR) switch for server connectivity with high-density PoE support for powered devices and uplink flexibility via SFP56 ports.
Campus Network Access
Enterprise campus distribution and access layer consolidation with extensive PoE budget for IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT devices.
Branch Office Connectivity
Reliable multi-speed Ethernet switching for remote office deployments with integrated routing, security, and management capabilities.
High-Density PoE Environments
Supports up to 24 powered devices simultaneously with 1440W total PoE budget, ideal for surveillance, access control, and wireless infrastructure.
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VXLAN and VSF stacking support enables software-defined networking and multi-chassis clustering for scalable, resilient topologies.
Mixed-Speed Deployments
Smart Rate ports adapt to 1/2.5/5/10Gbps client speeds while SFP56 uplinks support 50Gbps backbone connectivity for future-proof scaling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total switching capacity and throughput of the JL660-61001?
The Aruba 6300M delivers 640Gbps full-duplex non-blocking switching capacity with 476 million packets per second (Mpps) throughput. This architecture ensures wire-speed forwarding across all 24 ports simultaneously without congestion, supporting latency as low as 1.5µs at 10Gbps and 3.49µs at 50Gbps for demanding applications.
How much PoE power does the JL660-61001 provide, and what devices can it support?
The switch provides 1440W total PoE+ budget with 60W per port across all 24 RJ-45 ports. This supports high-power devices including 802.3bt-compliant equipment, making it ideal for powering 24 IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, or a mix of powered IoT and network devices simultaneously.
What uplink and stacking options are available on the JL660-61001?
Four SFP56 ports provide flexible uplink connectivity supporting 1/10/25/50Gbps speeds. These ports enable 50Gbps backbone connections to core switches or support Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking with 200Gbps inter-chassis bandwidth, allowing up to 4 units to operate as a single logical switch for simplified management.
What routing and security protocols does the Aruba 6300M support?
The switch supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing including BGP-4, OSPF v2/v3, VRRP, ECMP, and static routing. Security features include RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, 802.1X port-based access control, VXLAN for network virtualization, and extensive ACL support with 5000 IPv4 and 32000 IPv6 ingress entries for granular traffic filtering.
Is the JL660-61001 suitable for virtualized network environments?
Yes. The switch supports VXLAN overlay networking, enabling multi-tenant isolation and software-defined network (SDN) deployments. VSF stacking creates a virtual chassis with unified management, while support for 1000 Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) and dual IPv4/IPv6 stacks accommodates complex virtualized infrastructure with dynamic traffic engineering.
What are the power and cooling specifications for the JL660-61001?
The switch uses dual hot-swappable power supply slots (minimum 1 required, maximum 2) supporting 80 Plus Silver certified PSUs (JL086A, JL087A, JL670A). Cooling is provided by two hot-swappable fan trays. The 1U form factor and front-to-side airflow design enable flexible data center placement with efficient thermal management in high-density environments.
What management and monitoring capabilities are included?
Management options include CLI, SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, and SFTP for secure remote access. SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, and RMON provide comprehensive network monitoring. The switch supports LLDP for device discovery, NTP for time synchronization, and zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for rapid deployment. Dual firmware images enable non-disruptive updates.
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