S4P41A - HPE CX 6300M 32p 1G 16p Smart Rate 5G Class8 PoE 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec Switch

Name: S4P41A - HPE CX 6300M 32p 1G 16p Smart Rate 5G Class8 PoE 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S4P41A

S4P41A - HPE CX 6300M 32p 1G 16p Smart Rate 5G Class8 PoE 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M (S4P41A) is a compact 1U stackable Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise access, aggregation, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. It combines 32 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Power over Ethernet Plus Plus (PoE++) capability delivering up to 2880W total PoE power, plus 16 ports of HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet supporting 1/2.5/5 Gbps speeds for high-density wireless access point deployments. Four built-in uplinks provide 2x 50GbE SFP56 and 2x 25GbE SFP28 connectivity with 200-400 Gbps stacking bandwidth via Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), enabling seamless scaling to 10 switches. The switch delivers 524 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with Gen7 ASIC architecture, supporting advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN), MACsec 256 data link encryption, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and comprehensive QoS with 8 priority queues. Ideal for organizations requiring high-density PoE power distribution, multi-gigabit wireless connectivity, and enterprise-grade security in a space-efficient form factor.

524Gbps non-blocking switching capacity.
32x 1GbE PoE++ plus 16x 1/2.5/5GbE Smart Rate.
2x 50GbE SFP56 and 2x 25GbE SFP28 uplinks.
2880W total PoE power (Class 8, 90W per port).
VSF stacking supports up to 10 switches.
MACsec 256 encryption and Layer 3 routing.

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	S4P41A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	CX 6300M 32p 1G 16p Smart Rate 5G Class8 PoE 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec
Cooling	Passive and active cooling with optional fan tray upgrades
MPN/SKU	S4P41A
TCAM Size	Large TCAM for mobility and IoT deployments
DAC Support	50G DACs required for VSF stacking and 50G interconnect
Noise Level	Not specified in available sources
Product Line	HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series

Compatible systems

The CX 6300M S4P41A integrates seamlessly within HPE Aruba Networking CX portfolio and supports industry-standard transceivers, cabling, and management protocols. VSF stacking enables up to 10 switches for simplified management and high availability. Compatible with HPE Aruba Central cloud management platform and standard SNMP-based monitoring tools. Requires ArubaOS-CX 10.x or later for full feature support.

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series
Model: CX 6300F, CX 6300M, CX 6300L
Form factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
Generation: Gen7 ASIC
VSF stacking supports up to 10 switches total across CX 6300 series models. 50G capability requires 50G DACs for interconnect and VSF stacking; not supported on S0E91A and S0X44A models.
HPE Aruba Networking CX
Model: CX 6400, CX 8300, CX 9300
Form factor: Modular/Fixed
Generation: Various
Can integrate with broader CX portfolio for hierarchical network designs; interoperability depends on software versions and specific feature support.

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Compact 1U form factor with high-speed 50GbE uplinks and 524Gbps switching capacity ideal for data center leaf-spine architectures requiring non-blocking east-west traffic and VSF stacking for simplified management across multiple switches.
Enterprise Campus Access
High-density PoE++ support (2880W total) with 32x 1GbE ports and 16x Smart Rate 5GbE ports enables deployment of thousands of powered devices including IP phones, cameras, and access points across large enterprise campuses.

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QoS Features	8 priority queues, Strict Priority (SP), Deficit Weighted Round Robin (DWRR), IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization, Layer 4 prioritization, CoS

VLAN Support	IEEE 802.1Q with 4094 VLAN IDs, IEEE 802.1v protocol VLANs

Layer Support	Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L3 managed switch)

Bundle Options	Power-to-port bundle (JL762A) includes 48-port 1GbE switch, 2x fan trays, 1x power supply

Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF

Typical Use Cases	Data center ToR, enterprise campus access, wireless aggregation, IoT deployments, high-availability network stacking, secure network segmentation

Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9198 bytes frame size

Management Protocol	SNMP v2/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, HPE Aruba Central cloud management

Transceiver Support	HPE-compatible and standards-compliant SFP56, SFP28, SFP+, SFP modules

Management Interface	Out-of-band Ethernet, Serial console, USB

Security - Protocols	IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SSL/TLS

Time Synchronization	Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Audio Video Bridging (AVB)

Regulatory Compliance	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3bz, FCC, CE

Security - Encryption	MACsec 256 data link layer encryption

Switching Architecture	Non-blocking, Gen7 ASIC, distributed architecture

Total PoE Power Budget	2880W maximum (32 ports x 90W)

TCAM Size	Large TCAM for mobility and IoT deployments
Memory - DRAM	Not specified in available sources
Memory - Flash	Not specified in available sources

Network & Communication

Throughput	660 MPPS (Million Packets Per Second) system throughput
Maximum Stack Size	Up to 10 switches per stack
Stacking Bandwidth	200-400 Gbps per switch (full duplex)
Switching Capacity	524Gbps full-duplex
Stacking Technology	HPE Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF)

Security - Protocols	IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SSL/TLS
Security - Encryption	MACsec 256 data link layer encryption

Redundant Power	Supports redundant power supply configurations
Power Consumption	Not specified in available sources
Power Supply Options	AC and DC power input options available

Weight	Not specified in available sources
Dimensions	1U form factor (exact dimensions not specified in available sources)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

Environmental

Airflow Direction	Back-to-front (power side to port side)
Operating Humidity	Not specified in available sources
Storage Temperature	Not specified in available sources
Operating Temperature	Not specified in available sources

Interface/Ports

PoE Support	IEEE 802.3bt Class 8 (90W per port) on all 32x 1GbE ports
Stacking Uplinks	Four built-in uplinks supporting 10/25/50/100GbE speeds
Total Port Count	48 downlink ports + 4 uplink ports = 52 total
Uplink Ports - 25GbE	2x 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28
Uplink Ports - 50GbE	2x 50 Gigabit Ethernet SFP56
Downlink Ports - 1GbE	32x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ45)
PoE on Smart Rate Ports	IEEE 802.3bt Class 6 (60W) to Class 8 (90W) on 16x Smart Rate ports
Downlink Ports - Smart Rate	16x 1/2.5/5GBase-T (RJ45), HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit

Frequently asked questions

What is the total switching capacity and port density of the CX 6300M S4P41A?

The S4P41A delivers 524Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 48 total downlink ports: 32x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and 16x HPE Smart Rate (1/2.5/5 Gbps) ports. Four built-in uplinks provide 2x 50GbE SFP56 and 2x 25GbE SFP28 connectivity. This configuration supports wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously with low latency, ideal for high-density enterprise access and data center ToR deployments.

How much Power over Ethernet (PoE) power does this switch provide?

The CX 6300M S4P41A provides up to 2880W total PoE++ power across its 32x 1GbE ports, supporting IEEE 802.3bt Class 8 (90W per port). This enables deployment of high-power devices including powered access points, IP cameras, and wireless controllers without requiring separate power supplies, simplifying cabling and reducing infrastructure costs in large enterprise campuses.

What stacking and redundancy capabilities does the S4P41A support?

The switch supports HPE Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), allowing up to 10 switches to be stacked with 200-400 Gbps inter-switch bandwidth (depending on uplink configuration). VSF provides simplified management through a single logical unit, automatic failover, and linear scalability. Four built-in uplinks with 50GbE and 25GbE support enable high-bandwidth stacking without additional modules.

What security and encryption features are included?

The S4P41A includes MACsec 256 data link layer encryption for securing traffic between switches, support for 4094 VLAN IDs with IEEE 802.1Q tagging, IEEE 802.1v protocol VLANs for automatic isolation, and comprehensive QoS with 8 priority queues. Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN) enable advanced network segmentation and multi-tenant isolation in enterprise environments.

Is the CX 6300M suitable for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access point deployments?

Yes. The 16 HPE Smart Rate ports supporting 1/2.5/5 Gbps are specifically designed for high-performance wireless access points. Smart Rate allows each port to negotiate optimal speed (1G, 2.5G, or 5G) without overprovisioning, reducing cabling costs while supporting the variable bandwidth requirements of Wi-Fi 6 and emerging Wi-Fi 7 deployments. Combined with 90W PoE per port, it enables dense wireless network deployments.

What uplink options are available for connecting to core or spine switches?

The S4P41A includes four built-in uplinks: 2x 50GbE SFP56 ports and 2x 25GbE SFP28 ports. These support speeds up to 10, 25, 50, and 100GbE (with appropriate transceivers) for flexible connectivity to aggregation or spine layers. The 200-400 Gbps stacking bandwidth enables high-speed inter-switch communication for VSF stacking or direct core connections in data center architectures.

What is the form factor and power consumption of the CX 6300M?

The CX 6300M is a compact 1U rack-mountable switch with back-to-front airflow (power side to port side), making it ideal for dense data center deployments. The switch supports modular configurations and is designed for both traditional data center and out-of-band management (OOBM) network deployments. Exact power consumption specifications are available in the official HPE QuickSpecs datasheet.

HPE CX 6300M 32p 1G 16p Smart Rate 5G Class8 PoE 2p SFP56 50G 2p SFP28 25G MACsec Switch