R8S90-61001 - HPE CX 6300M 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class 8 PoE+ Switch

Name: R8S90-61001 - HPE CX 6300M 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class 8 PoE+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8S90-61001
Price: 23745 USD
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R8S90-61001 - HPE CX 6300M 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class 8 PoE+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M (R8S90-61001) is a high-performance, managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise data center and campus network deployments. It features 48 ports supporting 100/1000/2.5G/5G speeds with Class 8 PoE++ power delivery (up to 90W per port), enabling seamless integration of power-hungry IoT devices, access points, and surveillance systems. The switch delivers 880Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 654 Mpps throughput and ultra-low latency (1.5µs at 10Gbps), making it ideal for latency-sensitive applications. Dual uplink options—2x 25G SFP28 and 2x 50G SFP56 ports—provide flexible high-speed connectivity for spine aggregation or stacking. Built-in Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP-4, VRRP), comprehensive ACL support (20,480 IPv4 ingress entries), and advanced QoS with DWRR ensure enterprise-grade traffic management. The 1U form factor with optional dual power supply redundancy (1+1) maximizes data center density while maintaining high availability. Aruba VSF stacking technology supports up to 200Gbps inter-switch bandwidth for seamless multi-switch management.

880Gbps non-blocking switching capacity.
48x PoE++ ports support up to 90W per port.
Ultra-low latency: 1.5µs at 10Gbps speeds.
Dual 25G SFP28 and 50G SFP56 uplink ports.
Aruba VSF stacking with 200Gbps inter-switch bandwidth.
1U rack-mount with optional dual power redundancy.

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Featuring

IPv6 Support
Manufacturer part #	R8S90-61001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
RA Guard	Yes
MPN / SKU	R8S90-61001
BPDU Guard	Yes
MLD Groups	8,192
Model Name	CX 6300M 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class 8 PoE+
IGMP Groups	8,192
NTP Support	Yes
IP Multicast	Yes

Compatible systems

The HPE R8S90-61001 integrates seamlessly into HPE Aruba Networking environments, supporting VSF stacking with other CX 6300M switches and multi-tier architectures with CX 6400 spine switches. Native support for Aruba OS and OS-CX enables advanced routing, security, and automation. Optional redundant power supplies and dual firmware images ensure high availability. Uplink transceivers and stacking modules require HPE/Aruba-qualified components for optimal performance and support.

HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series
Model: CX 6300M variants (24p, 48p configurations)
Form factor: 1U Rack-mount
Generation: 6300M
Compatible with other CX 6300M models for VSF stacking; supports mixed-speed uplinks (1G/10G/25G/50G SFP/SFP56).
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6400 Series
Model: CX 6400 spine switches
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack-mount
Generation: 6400
CX 6300M can connect as access/aggregation layer to CX 6400 spine via 25G/50G uplinks for multi-tier architectures.

Best for

Data Center Aggregation
Top-of-rack (ToR) or spine switch in data center environments requiring high-density 1G/2.5G/5G port counts with 25G/50G uplinks for east-west traffic and low-latency forwarding.
Campus Networks
Distribution or access layer switch in enterprise campus networks supporting thousands of endpoints with PoE++ power delivery for wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras.

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Product Line	Aruba Networking CX 6300 Series

Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

VLAN Support	Yes - 4,094 VLANs, VLAN Tagging, Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP)

VXLAN Support	Yes

sFlow Support	Yes

Syslog Support	Yes

DHCP Protection	Yes

Storm Protection	Broadcast, Multicast, Unicast storm protection

High Availability	Yes - VSF stacking, dual PSU, dual firmware

MAC Address Table	32,768 entries

Routing Protocols	OSPF, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, BGP, BGP-4, VRRP, ECMP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, MSDP, GRE, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

IPv4 Unicast Routes	61,000

IPv6 Unicast Routes	61,000

Jumbo Frame Support	9,198 bytes

Multicast Protocols	IGMPv2, IGMPv3, MLD, MSTP

Dual Firmware Images	Yes - enables non-disruptive updates

Device Classification	Switch - 48 Ports - L3 - Managed - Stackable

Dynamic IPv6 Lockdown	Yes

IPv4 Multicast Routes	8,192

IPv6 Multicast Routes	8,192

Microsoft NLB Support	Yes

Spanning Tree Variants	STP, RSTP, PVST, MSTP

Packet Storm Protection	Yes

IPv4 Host Table Capacity	49,152 entries

IPv6 Host Table Capacity	49,152 entries

MAC ACL Entries (Egress)	8,192

Quality of Service (QoS)	Supported with DWRR (Deficit Weighted Round Robin), CoS, ToS

IPv4 ACL Entries (Egress)	8,192

IPv6 ACL Entries (Egress)	2,048

MAC ACL Entries (Ingress)	20,480

IPv4 ACL Entries (Ingress)	20,480

IPv6 ACL Entries (Ingress)	5,120

Auto-Uplink (Auto MDI/MDI-X)	Yes

Link Layer Discovery Protocol	LLDP supported

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)	Yes

BSR Mechanism (Bootstrap Router)	Yes

Neighbor Discovery (ND) Snooping	Yes

Management Information Base (MIB)	Yes

Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)	1,024

Aruba VSF (Virtual Switching Framework)	Yes - up to 200Gbps stacking bandwidth

RAM	8GB DDR4 SDRAM
Flash Memory	32GB

Processor	1x ARM 1.8 GHz

Network & Communication

Throughput	654 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second)
Latency @ 1Gbps	4.24 microseconds
Latency @ 10Gbps	1.5 microseconds
Latency @ 25Gbps	2.91 microseconds
Latency @ 50Gbps	3.49 microseconds
Stacking Bandwidth	200Gbps inter-switch VSF
Switching Capacity	880Gbps non-blocking

Encryption	FIPS 140-2
Authentication Methods	SSH, SSH2, RADIUS, TACACS+
Remote Management Protocols	SNMP, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, Telnet, SSH, SSH2, TFTP, CLI, SFTP, RMON

Power Consumption

Fan Tray	Yes - hot-swappable
Power Over Ethernet	PoE++ (Class 8) - up to 90W per port
Power Supply Redundancy	Optional 1+1 (Active-Active)
Power Supply Configuration	1x Internal Hot-plug PSU (standard), optional 2nd PSU for 1+1 redundancy

Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable (Front and Side to Back)
Enclosure Type	Front and Side to Back Rack-mountable 1U

Interface/Ports

Data Ports	48x 100/1000/2.5G/5G PoE++ RJ-45
Uplink Ports	2x 1/10/25Gbps SFP28 + 2x 10/25/50Gbps SFP56
Management Ports	1x USB-C Console, 1x RJ-45 Console, 1x USB Type-A Host
Port Configuration	48x 100/1000/2.5G/5G RJ-45 (PoE++) + 2x 1/10/25Gbps SFP + 2x 10/25/50Gbps SFP56

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and throughput of the HPE R8S90-61001?

The CX 6300M delivers 880Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 654 Mpps throughput. This ensures wire-speed forwarding across all 48 ports simultaneously without congestion, making it suitable for high-density data center deployments. Latency is exceptionally low: 1.5µs at 10Gbps, 2.91µs at 25Gbps, and 3.49µs at 50Gbps, critical for latency-sensitive financial and HPC applications.

What PoE capabilities does this switch support?

The R8S90-61001 supports Class 8 PoE++ on all 48 ports, delivering up to 90W per port. This enables powering of high-power devices including enterprise-grade wireless access points, PTZ security cameras, industrial IoT sensors, and edge compute appliances without requiring separate power infrastructure, reducing cabling complexity.

How does Aruba VSF stacking improve network flexibility?

Aruba VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) allows up to 200Gbps inter-switch stacking bandwidth, enabling multiple CX 6300M switches to operate as a single logical entity. This simplifies management, eliminates spanning tree limitations, and supports zero-downtime firmware upgrades and hardware replacements—critical for mission-critical enterprise networks.

What uplink options are available for spine or aggregation connectivity?

The switch includes 2x 1/10/25Gbps SFP ports and 2x 10/25/50Gbps SFP56 ports for flexible uplink configurations. This allows direct connection to 25G or 50G spine switches, enabling scalable multi-tier data center architectures with minimal oversubscription and future-proof bandwidth growth.

What Layer 3 routing and security features are included?

The CX 6300M supports full Layer 3 routing including OSPF, BGP-4, VRRP, and PIM for multicast. Security features include 20,480 IPv4 ACL ingress entries, RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, SSH/SSH2 encrypted management, FIPS 140-2 encryption, and DHCP snooping for comprehensive access control and threat mitigation.

Is redundancy available for power and management?

Yes. The switch includes one internal hot-plug power supply with optional second power supply for 1+1 redundancy. Dual firmware images enable non-disruptive updates. Optional stacking and dual power supplies ensure high availability for critical network infrastructure requiring 99.99% uptime SLAs.

What is the form factor and power consumption?

The CX 6300M is a 1U rack-mountable switch with front-to-side-to-back airflow design for flexible data center placement. Power consumption varies by port utilization and PoE load; with full PoE++ load (48x 90W), total system power can reach 4,500W+. Dual power supplies support N+1 redundancy for mission-critical deployments.

HPE CX 6300M 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class 8 PoE+ Switch