What performance metrics does the CX 6200M R8Q71-61001 deliver?

272 Gbps switching capacity, up to 130.9 Mpps throughput, latency of 2.28 μs at 1Gbps and 1.46 μs at 10Gbps. Quad Core ARM at 1.8GHz with 8GB DDR4 ensures wire-speed L3 forwarding with ACLs, QoS, and OSPF for demanding campus environments.

Does it support stacking and what are the management options?

Supports 8-member stacking up to 10km distance. Runs AOS-CX with REST APIs, Python scripting, Aruba Central cloud management, NetEdit automation, gNMI telemetry, and sFlow for zero-touch provisioning and analytics in large deployments.

What uplink options and security features are included?

4x 1G/10G SFP+ ports (2x LRM, 2x LRM/MACSec 256) for secure 10G uplinks. Features MACSec encryption, robust ACLs, dynamic segmentation, and VSX for high availability in enterprise edge networks.

Is it suitable for multi-gigabit deployments?

Yes, 12x SmartRate ports support 1/2.5/5G BaseT auto-negotiation with 60W PoE, ideal for Wi-Fi 6E APs and high-speed endpoints without cabling upgrades in modern campus infrastructures.

R8Q71-61001 - HPE CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

Name: R8Q71-61001 - HPE CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8Q71-61001
Price: 14915 USD
Availability: InStock

R8Q71-61001 - HPE CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q71-61001) provides enterprise-class Layer 3 access switching with 272 Gbps routing/switching capacity and up to 130.9 Mpps throughput. It features 36x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class6 PoE ports supporting 60W per port, 12x SmartRate 1G/2.5G/5G BaseT PoE ports, and 4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks (2x LRM, 2x LRM/MACSec 256) for secure high-speed connectivity. With 1440W PoE budget via dual hot-swappable PSUs, it powers demanding IoT devices like wireless APs and cameras. Quad Core ARM Cortex A72 CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and AOS-CX OS enable advanced features including ACLs, QoS, OSPF, REST APIs, Python scripting, and 8-member stacking. Low latency (2.28μs at 1Gbps) suits high-performance edge deployments in campuses, branches, and data centers requiring robust monitoring via Aruba Central.

272 Gbps routing and switching capacity supports high-bandwidth enterprise traffic.
1440W Class6 PoE budget powers up to 60W per port for Wi-Fi 6 APs.
48 ports: 36x1GbE PoE plus 12x multi-gig SmartRate for modern devices.
4x 1/10G SFP+ uplinks with MACSec 256 encryption secure aggregation links.
Low latency: 2.28 μs at 1Gbps enables real-time applications and AVoIP.
8-member stacking up to 10km provides resilient scalable fabrics.

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Operating System
Manufacturer part #	R8Q71-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Brand	Aruba
Model	CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+
Processor	ARM Cortex-A72
PoE Support	IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at / Class 6 PoE
Switch Type	Managed PoE Access Switch
Product Line	Aruba CX 6200M Series
Product Type	Managed Ethernet Switch
Switch Layer	Layer 2 / Layer 3

Best for

Enterprise Access Layer
High-density PoE for APs and cameras with L3 routing and stacking for scalable campus wiring closets.
Campus Edge Switching
Multi-gig SmartRate ports support modern devices with 60W PoE and low-latency forwarding for AV/IoT.
Branch Office Connectivity
Compact 1U design with 10G uplinks and MACSec encryption for secure remote site aggregation.
Data Center ToR
272Gbps capacity and VSX stacking for high-throughput server access with wire-speed performance.
IoT and Wi-Fi 6 Deployments
1440W PoE budget powers multiple high-power APs and sensors in dense environments.
Secure Network Edge
MACSec 256 on uplinks protects sensitive traffic with advanced QoS and ACL policies.

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Routing Protocols	OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIP-2, ECMP

Stacking Capacity	Up to 8 switches

Stacking Bandwidth	40 Gbps

Stacking Technology	VSF (Virtual Switching Framework)

Management Interfaces	CLI, SNMP, Web GUI, REST API, Aruba Central

Flash Storage	16 GB
System Memory	8 GB DDR4

Network & Communication

SVIs	128
Latency	2.28 µs (1GbE), 1.46 µs (10GbE)
MLD Groups	1,000
ACL Entries	IPv4: 1000 ingress / 512 egress, IPv6: 1000 ingress / 256 egress
IGMP Groups	1,000
IPv4 Routes	2,000
IPv6 Routes	2,000
Packet Buffer	8 MB
Forwarding Rate	130.9 Mpps
IPv4 Host Table	8,000
IPv6 Host Table	8,000
MAC Address Table	16,000 entries
Switching Capacity	272 Gbps
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9,220 bytes

PoE Budget	Up to 1440 W
Power Supply	Dual internal hot-swappable power supplies
Input Voltage	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Airflow	Front-to-back
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C

USB Ports	1 x USB Type-A
Uplink Ports	4 x 1/10GbE SFP+
Console Ports	1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x USB-C console
Multi-Gig Ports	12 x 1/2.5/5GBASE-T
Ports (Gigabit RJ45)	36 x 10/100/1000BASE-T

HPE CX 6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

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