What is the PoE capability of the HPE JL677A switch?

The JL677A provides 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE, delivering up to 30W per port and 370W total budget. This supports powering Wi-Fi 6 APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones simultaneously without external power injectors, ideal for dense access deployments.

What switching performance does the CX 6100 JL677A offer?

It delivers 176 Gbps full-duplex non-blocking switching capacity and 98.6 Mpps forwarding rate using Aruba ASICs. Features include low-latency packet buffering, selectable queue configurations, and jumbo frame support up to 9220 bytes for high-performance backups and east-west traffic.

Does the JL677A support stacking and what topology?

Yes, supports up to 6 switches in a stack using chain or ring topology via front-panel ports. This simplifies management as a single logical unit with unified AOS-CX OS, enabling scalable expansion without complex wiring in branch or campus environments.

What management features are available on JL677A?

Runs programmable AOS-CX OS with CLI, web GUI, REST APIs, and SNMPv3 support. Includes robust QoS, 4094 VLANs, IPv6 static routing, ACLs, RPVST+, and syslog for enterprise-grade monitoring and security in Layer 2 deployments.

Is the JL677A compatible with existing Aruba infrastructure?

Fully compatible with Aruba Central cloud management and CX series for consistent operations. Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet, Auto-MDIX, and unsupported transceiver mode for flexible integration with legacy 1G/10G optics and cabling.

What form factor and airflow does JL677A use?

1U rack-mountable with side-to-side airflow for efficient cooling in standard 19-inch racks. Includes USB-C console, USB-A host, LED mode button, and reset for easy field deployment and troubleshooting.

JL677A - HPE CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch Switch

Name: JL677A - HPE CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL677A
Price: 1645 USD
Availability: InStock

JL677A - HPE CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 JL677A is a rack-mountable, fully managed Layer 2 switch designed for enterprise branch, campus edge, and SMB networks requiring reliable Gigabit access with PoE support. It features 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE delivering up to 370W total power budget for powering up to 30W per port on devices like wireless APs, security cameras, and IoT endpoints. Four built-in 1GbE/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports enable high-speed aggregation without additional modules, supporting non-blocking 176 Gbps switching capacity and 98.6 Mpps forwarding rate via advanced Aruba ASICs. The programmable AOS-CX operating system provides consistent management across CX portfolio, with features like robust QoS, ACLs for security, static IPv4/IPv6 routing, VLAN support up to 4094 IDs, jumbo frames to 9220 bytes, and stacking up to 6 switches in chain or ring topology. Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power during low traffic, while side-to-side airflow ensures efficient cooling in 1U form factor. Ideal for preparing networks for IoT growth and high-density access requirements with low latency and adaptive buffering.

176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 98.6 Mpps forwarding.
24x Gigabit PoE+ ports deliver 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 power.
4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks enable high-speed aggregation to core.
Supports stacking up to 6 switches in chain or ring topology.
AOS-CX OS provides programmable management and zero-touch provisioning.
Jumbo frames up to 9220 bytes optimize large data transfers.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JL677A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
OS	Aruba AOS-CX
Model	CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch
Stacking	Up to 6 switches, chain/ring
PoE Budget	370W
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30W/port)
Product Line	Aruba CX 6100 Switch Series
Product Type	Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2 with static L3 routing

Compatible systems

Optimized for Aruba CX ecosystem with PoE for APs/cameras and 10G uplinks to higher-tier CX switches.

HPE Aruba CX Series
Model: CX 6200/6300/6400
Form factor: Rackmount
Generation: Current
Stackable as access layer to aggregation/core switches.
HPE Aruba CX Switches
Model: Any 6100/6000
Form factor: 1U
Generation: Current
Up to 6-unit stacks via front ports.

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Campus Edge
Powers wireless APs and cameras at building access layer with PoE+ and 10G uplinks to core.
Branch Office
Provides Gigabit desktop connectivity and stacking for scalable remote site networking.
SMB Access
Delivers managed Layer 2 features with QoS and security for small-medium business growth.
IoT Deployments
Supports high PoE budget for sensors, cameras, and endpoints with low-latency forwarding.
AP Powering
30W per port Class 4 PoE for multiple Wi-Fi 6 APs without external injectors.

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VLAN IDs	4094
Jumbo Frame	9220 bytes
MAC Address Table	16K entries

Total Ports	28 (24x GbE + 4x SFP+)
Console Port	1x USB-C, 1x USB-A
Uplink Ports	4x 1G/10G SFP+
Downlink Ports	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+

HPE CX 6100 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch Switch

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