JL728B - HPE CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W Switch Switch

Name: JL728B - HPE CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: JL728B
Price: 3752 USD
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JL728B - HPE CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F (JL728B) is a fixed-port Layer 2/3 managed access switch designed for enterprise branch offices, campus networks, and high-density PoE deployments. It delivers 48 Gigabit Ethernet Class-4 PoE+ ports supporting up to 30W per port, combined with 4 high-speed 100M/1/10G SFP+ uplink ports for fiber connectivity. The switch provides 176Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 130.9 Mpps forwarding throughput, enabling wire-speed performance across all ports. With a 740W PoE power budget, it powers multiple IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices simultaneously without external power supplies. Advanced Layer 2/3 features include VLAN support, QoS, static routing, and MACsec security. The switch supports virtual stacking of up to 8 units via Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF) for seamless network expansion. Cloud-based management through Aruba Central, CLI, and web-based GUI simplifies deployment and monitoring. Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 CPU with 8GB DDR4 memory and 16GB eMMC flash ensures reliable performance. Compliant with IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet standards.

48x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 30W per port.
4x 100M/1/10G SFP+ uplink ports for fiber.
176Gbps switching capacity, 130.9 Mpps throughput.
740W Class-4 PoE power budget for devices.
Virtual stacking supports up to 8 units.
Layer 2/3 management with Aruba Central cloud control.

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Featuring

PoE Standards
Manufacturer part #	JL728B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Cooling	Fixed fans with thermal management
Model Name	CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W Switch
IPv6 Support	Full IPv6 with RFC 2461, 2462, 2463, 2464, 2710, 2711, 4861, 4862 compliance
Product Line	Aruba Networking CX 6200 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 2/3 Fixed-Port Ethernet Access Switch
QoS Features	Traffic classification, queue management, rate limiting, priority queuing
SNMP Support	SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 with RFC 3411-3418 compliance

Compatible systems

The HPE JL728B is fully compatible with Aruba OS-CX operating system and Aruba Central cloud management platform. It integrates seamlessly with other Aruba CX 6200 series switches via VSF stacking and connects to core/spine infrastructure via 10GbE SFP+ uplinks. Supports standard IEEE 802.3af/at PoE devices and requires only AC power and optional fiber transceivers for uplinks. No external power supplies or specialized hardware required for basic operation.

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200 Series
Model: CX 6200F, CX 6200M, CX 6200-XT
Form factor: Rack-mounted fixed-port
Generation: Gen7 ASIC
Stackable via VSF with other CX 6200 series switches; supports mixed-model stacking for network flexibility.
HPE Aruba Networking Core/Spine
Model: CX 9300, CX 9400, CX 10000 Series
Form factor: Modular/fixed
Generation: Current generation
JL728B serves as access layer; compatible with Aruba core switches via 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for hierarchical network design.

Best for

Enterprise Campus Networks
Ideal for large enterprise campus deployments requiring high-density PoE connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras across multiple buildings with centralized management.
Branch Office Access
Perfect for branch office networks needing reliable Layer 2/3 switching with PoE support for VoIP phones and wireless infrastructure, with cloud-based management from headquarters.

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Layer 2 Features	VLAN, Spanning Tree, LLDP, LLDP-MED, MAC address table, port mirroring

Layer 3 Features	Static routing, IPv4/IPv6 support, OSPF, RIPv2, DHCP relay

Operating System	Aruba OS-CX 10.x and later

PoE Power Budget	740W Class-4 PoE (30W per port maximum)

Stacking Support	Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF) - up to 8 units

ASIC Architecture	Gen7 ASIC, non-blocking, PHY-less design

Energy Efficiency	IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant

Multicast Support	IGMP v1/v2/v3, MLD for IPv6

Security Features	IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption, CPU DoS protection, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SSH, SSL/TLS

Management Methods	Aruba Central (cloud-based), CLI (command-line), Web-based GUI

Management Platform	Aruba Central (cloud) or Aruba Instant On

Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3ae, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3bz, 802.1AE, 802.1AB, ANSI/TIA-1057

Max Stacking Distance	10 kilometers via fiber SFP+ links

Memory - RAM	8GB DDR4
Memory - Flash	16GB eMMC

CPU	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 @ 1.8 GHz

Forwarding Rate	130.9 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second)
Latency at 1Gbps	2.28 microseconds
Latency at 10Gbps	1.46 microseconds
Switching Capacity	176Gbps non-blocking

Power Input	100-120V AC or 200-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply	Fixed internal power supply, non-redundant
Power Consumption	76W at 230V AC

Weight	Not specified in available sources
Dimensions	4.39 x 44.2 x 32.7 cm (H x W x D)
Form Factor	Rack-mounted, 1U height

Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Interface/Ports

Console Ports	1x USB-C, 1x RJ-45
Management Ports	1x Out-of-Band Management (OOBM), 1x USB Type-A Host
Data Ports - Uplink	4x 100M/1G/10G SFP+ ports
Data Ports - Gigabit Ethernet	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class-4 PoE+ ports

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the HPE JL728B?

The JL728B delivers 176Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with a forwarding throughput of 130.9 Mpps. This ensures wire-speed performance across all 48 Gigabit ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks simultaneously, supporting latency of 2.28 microseconds at 1Gbps and 1.46 microseconds at 10Gbps for low-latency enterprise applications.

How much PoE power does the JL728B provide and what devices can it support?

The switch provides 740W of IEEE 802.3at Class-4 PoE power, supporting up to 30W per port across all 48 ports. This enables simultaneous powering of high-density deployments including IP phones (3-6W), wireless access points (15-25W), and PoE+ security cameras (30W), eliminating the need for external power supplies.

What are the management and control options for the JL728B?

The JL728B supports three management methods: cloud-based Aruba Central for centralized multi-site control, command-line interface (CLI) for advanced configuration, and web-based GUI for intuitive local management. It includes 1x USB-C console port, 1x RJ-45 console port, and 1x out-of-band management (OOBM) port for secure remote access.

Does the JL728B support network stacking and virtual expansion?

Yes, the JL728B supports Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF) allowing up to 8 units to be stacked together using high-performance SFP+ ports. This enables flexible network expansion across distances, unified management of multiple switches as a single logical unit, and fast front-plane connectivity without additional management complexity.

What security and compliance standards does the JL728B meet?

The switch supports IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption for data protection, CPU DoS protection against attacks, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 for secure management, and IPv6 support with RFC 4861/4862 neighbor discovery. It complies with IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet and ANSI/TIA-1057 LLDP-MED for endpoint discovery and VoIP optimization.

What are the physical dimensions and power consumption specifications?

The JL728B measures 4.39 x 44.2 x 32.7 cm (HxWxD) and is rack-mountable. It consumes 76W at 230V AC input. The switch accepts 100-120V or 200-240V AC input with fixed fans for thermal management, making it suitable for standard enterprise data center and network closet installations.

What processor and memory specifications enable the JL728B's performance?

The JL728B features a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 CPU running at 1.8 GHz, paired with 8GB DDR4 memory and 16GB eMMC flash storage. This architecture supports advanced Layer 2/3 routing, QoS processing, and cloud management connectivity while maintaining low latency and high throughput for enterprise workloads.

HPE CX 6200F 48G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 740W Switch Switch

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