What is the PoE capability and power budget of the HPE S0M84A?

The Aruba CX 6200F S0M84A supports PoE+ Class 4 on 48x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports with 370W total budget, delivering up to 30W per port. This powers high-demand devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs and PTZ cameras without external injectors, simplifying cabling in campus deployments.

What stacking features does the CX 6200F S0M84A provide?

It offers 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth with up to 8 units and maximum distance of 10 km using SFP ports. AOS-CX enables seamless hitless stacking, managed via Aruba CX Mobile App or NetEdit, ideal for scalable access architectures with unified control plane.

What performance metrics define the S0M84A switch?

Switching capacity reaches 176 Gbps full-duplex, throughput 130.9 Mpps, latency 2.28 µs (1GbE)/1.46 µs (10GbE). Packet buffer of 8 MB and MAC table of 32K entries support wire-speed forwarding in dense environments with jumbo frames up to 9220 bytes.

Which routing and security protocols are supported?

L3 protocols include OSPFv2/v3, RIP-2, IGMPv2/v3, MLDv2 with 2048 IPv4/1024 IPv6 routes. Security features FIPS 140-2 encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSHv2, SSL. Dynamic segmentation enforces consistent wired/wireless policies across Aruba networks.

How does AOS-CX benefit deployment of the CX 6200F?

AOS-CX uses a stateful database for real-time telemetry, NAE for analytics, Python/REST APIs for automation. Micro-services allow independent upgrades, ensuring high availability. NetEdit simplifies config/stacking, reducing deployment time by up to 50% in enterprise settings.

What management interfaces are available on S0M84A?

Interfaces include USB-C console, RJ-45 console, dedicated management port, USB-A host. Protocols: CLI, RMON, MIB, SNMP. AOS-CX supports WebSocket telemetry, gRPC for event-driven automation in modern DevOps workflows.

S0M84A - HPE CX 6200F 48G 4SFP 370W Switch

Name: S0M84A - HPE CX 6200F 48G 4SFP 370W Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S0M84A

S0M84A - HPE CX 6200F 48G 4SFP 370W Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F S0M84A is a stackable Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch optimized for enterprise access layer in campus, branch, and data center environments. Featuring 48x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports with 370W power budget supporting Class 4 devices up to 30W per port, plus 4x 100/1000 SFP uplinks, it provides flexible connectivity for IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT endpoints. Performance includes 176 Gbps switching capacity, 130.9 Mpps forwarding rate, low latency of 2.28 µs at 1Gbps, and 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth supporting up to 8 units over 10km distance. Powered by AOS-CX operating system with built-in time-series database, Network Analytics Engine, REST APIs, Python scripting, and Aruba NetEdit for automated management, troubleshooting, and programmability. Hardware includes 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 processor, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 16 GB flash, supporting advanced routing (OSPFv2/v3, RIP-2), security (FIPS 140-2, RADIUS/TACACS+), and jumbo frames up to 9220 bytes. Rack-mountable 1U design with internal AC power supply ensures reliable, scalable networking with dynamic segmentation for consistent wired/wireless policies.

176 Gbps switching capacity enables non-blocking Gigabit performance.
370 W PoE budget powers 48 Class-4 devices simultaneously.
130.9 Mpps throughput with 2.28 µs latency at 1 Gbps.
40 Gbps stacking supports 8 switches over 10 km distance.
AOS-CX OS provides REST APIs and built-in analytics engine.
8 GB DDR4 RAM and 1.8 GHz ARM processor for L3 routing.

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Featuring

Layer Support
Manufacturer part #	S0M84A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
PoE	PoE+ Class 4, 30W/port max
Model	CX 6200F 48G 4SFP 370W
Management	AOS-CX OS, CLI, SNMP, RMON, REST API, NetEdit
IPv4 Routes	2,048 unicast
IPv6 Routes	1,024 unicast
Jumbo Frames	9,220 bytes
Product Line	Aruba CX 6200
Product Type	Managed Stackable L3 Ethernet Switch

Compatible systems

Optimized for Aruba CX portfolio stacking; supports standard Gigabit PoE+ endpoints and SFP optics.

HPE Aruba CX Switching
Model: CX 6200 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen7 ASIC
Native stacking with CX 6200F/M models.

Best for

Campus Access
Powers wireless APs, IP phones, and endpoints with 370W PoE budget across lecture halls and offices.
Branch Networking
Stackable design with 40Gbps bandwidth connects remote sites over 10km for unified management.
Data Center ToR
Low-latency 1.46µs forwarding supports high-density server connectivity with L3 routing.
IoT Edge
Class-4 PoE+ supports security cameras and sensors with dynamic segmentation for secure policies.
Enterprise Stacking
Up to 8 units stacked simplifies deployment using Aruba CX Mobile App and NetEdit.
SMB Expansion
Gigabit ports with uplinks scale networks economically with analytics-driven troubleshooting.

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RAM	8 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Flash	16 GB
Packet Buffer	8 MB
MAC Address Table	32,768 entries

Latency	2.28 µs (1GbE), 1.46 µs (10GbE)
Stacking	40 Gbps bandwidth, 8 max units, 10km distance
Throughput	130.9 Mpps
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps full duplex

PoE Budget	370 Watts total
Power Supply	Internal fixed AC 100-127/200-240V 50/60Hz

Ports	48x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 + 4x 100/1000 SFP
Interfaces	1x USB-C console, 1x RJ-45 console, 1x OOB mgmt, 1x USB-A

HPE CX 6200F 48G 4SFP 370W Switch

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