What is the switching capacity and latency of the HPE JL678A#ABA?

The HPE Aruba CX 6100 JL678A#ABA offers 128 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 95.2 Mpps forwarding rate. Latency measures 1.5 µs at 1 Gbps and 1.8 µs at 10 Gbps, ensuring low-delay performance for high-density access switching in branch and SMB environments.

Does the JL678A support Power over Ethernet and what is the budget?

Yes, it provides up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE across 24 ports, delivering 30W per port maximum. This powers demanding IoT devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points and IP cameras without external injectors.

What management options are available for the Aruba CX 6100 JL678A?

Managed via Aruba Central cloud platform, Aruba NetEdit for automation, Web GUI, CLI, or REST APIs. AOS-CX OS ensures consistency across Aruba portfolio with no software licensing required, simplifying adds, moves, and changes.

What ports does the HPE JL678A#ABA include?

24x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for Gigabit Ethernet access and 4x 1G/10G SFP+ ports for flexible fiber/copper uplinks. Additional USB-C console and USB-A interfaces support local management and storage.

Is the JL678A suitable for stacking and what protocols does it support?

Stackable design with support for LACP, MSTP, RSTP, IGMPv2/v3, MLD snooping, sFlow, and IPv6 routing. Backplane enables virtual stacking for simplified management across multiple units.

What is the power consumption and environmental specs?

Operational power draw is 15.4-33W without PoE (65W supply), AC 100-240V input. 1U rack-mountable at 4.4 x 44.2 x 20.1 cm, 2.6 kg weight, side-to-side airflow for data center efficiency.

JL678A#ABA - HPE CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch Switch

Name: JL678A#ABA - HPE CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL678A#ABA
Price: 1158 USD
Availability: InStock

JL678A#ABA - HPE CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL678A#ABA) is an entry-level Layer 2 managed switch designed for branch offices, mid-market enterprises, and SMBs. It features 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for Gigabit connectivity and 4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation. With 128 Gbps switching capacity, 95.2 Mpps throughput, and latency as low as 1.5 µs at 1 Gbps, it ensures non-blocking performance. Supporting up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE, it powers IoT devices like wireless APs and security cameras. Robust QoS, ACLs, static routing, IPv6, and no software licensing simplify deployment and ownership. The Aruba ASIC architecture and AOS-CX OS provide consistent management via Aruba Central, NetEdit, or REST APIs. Rack-mountable 1U form factor with side-to-side airflow suits diverse environments. Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor at 1016 MHz, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, and 16 GB eMMC storage enable advanced features like MSTP, LACP, sFlow, and energy-efficient Ethernet.

128 Gbps switching capacity delivers non-blocking performance.
95.2 Mpps throughput with 1.5 µs latency at 1 Gbps.
370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE powers IoT devices.
4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks enable high-speed aggregation.
Aruba AOS-CX OS with no licensing simplifies operations.
Robust QoS, ACLs, and static routing enhance security.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL678A#ABA
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch
Standards	IEEE 802.3/1Q/1D/1P/3ab/3x/3ad/1W/1S/3az
Product Line	CX 6100 Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2 with static L3 routing
MAC Address Table	8192 entries

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Compatible systems

Native integration with Aruba CX ecosystem, AOS-CX OS, and Central platform; supports standard Ethernet transceivers and PoE devices.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: Any CX 6100/6200/6300/6400
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
Virtual stacking via backplane.
HPE Aruba Central
Model: Cloud Management
Form factor: N/A
Generation: All
Unified wired/wireless management.

Best for

Branch Office
Provides reliable Gigabit access and 10G uplinks for remote sites with centralized Aruba Central management.
SMB Networks
Entry-level L2 switching with PoE for powering APs and cameras without licensing costs.
IoT Deployments
370W Class 4 PoE supports high-power devices like PTZ cameras and Wi-Fi 6 APs.
Campus Edge
Low-latency 1.5 µs performance for user access closets with static routing capabilities.
Quiet Workspaces

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Latency	1 Gbps: 1.5 µs; 10 Gbps: 1.8 µs
Throughput	95.2 Mpps
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps full duplex

Power Supply	Internal 65W; AC 100-240V
PoE Capability	370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4

Weight	2.6 kg
Dimensions	4.4 x 44.2 x 20.1 cm (H x W x D)
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable; side-to-side airflow

HPE CX 6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch Switch

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