What is the switching performance of the HPE R8S90A#ABA?

The Aruba CX 6300M R8S90A#ABA provides 880 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 654 Mpps forwarding rate. Latencies are 4.24 µs at 1Gbps, 1.5 µs at 10Gbps, 2.91 µs at 25Gbps, and 3.49 µs at 50Gbps, enabling non-blocking wire-speed operation across all 48 multi-gig ports and uplinks.

What PoE capabilities does this switch support?

It features 48x Class 8 PoE++ ports compliant with IEEE 802.3bt, delivering up to 90W per port for Wi-Fi 6E APs and high-power devices. Also supports 802.3af/at pre-standard and 2-pair power for legacy PDs up to Class 4, with total PoE budget managed via ArubaOS-CX.

How does stacking work on the CX 6300M?

Utilizes 200 Gbps stacking bandwidth via dedicated 2x 10/25/50G SFP and 2x 1/10/25G SFP ports. Aruba VSX provides virtual stacking with hitless failover, single management plane, and synchronized configuration across up to 10 units for high availability.

What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?

Full L3 routing includes OSPFv2/v3, BGP-4, VRRP, PIM-SM/DM, IGMPv2/v3, MLD, MSDP, ECMP, PBR, GRE, and BFD. Supports 61,000 IPv4/IPv6 unicast routes, 1024 SVIs, and 49,152 IPv4/IPv6 host table entries for enterprise-scale routing.

Is this switch suitable for Wi-Fi 6E deployments?

Yes, 48x HPE Smart Rate ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G) with PoE++ perfectly match Wi-Fi 6E AP requirements for multi-gigabit client speeds and 90W power. Low latency and high throughput handle dense wireless environments in campuses and branches.

What management features does ArubaOS-CX provide?

ArubaOS-CX offers built-in analytics, real-time telemetry, REST APIs, CLI, SNMPv3, and event-driven automation. Features like Network Analytics Engine provide visibility into traffic patterns, anomalies, and capacity planning without external tools.

R8S90A#ABA - HPE R8S90A#ABA CX 6300M 48p 5G PoE++ 880Gbps L3 Switch

Name: HPE R8S90A#ABA CX 6300M 48p 5G PoE++ 880Gbps L3 Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R8S90A#ABA
Price: 23745 USD
Availability: InStock

R8S90A#ABA - HPE R8S90A#ABA CX 6300M 48p 5G PoE++ 880Gbps L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M R8S90A#ABA is a high-performance Layer 3 managed stackable switch designed for enterprise campus and branch access layers. Featuring 48 HPE Smart Rate ports supporting 100M/1G/2.5G/5G speeds with Class 8 PoE++ (up to 90W per port), it powers demanding Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, IP cameras, and endpoints. Dual high-speed uplinks (2x 1/10/25G SFP + 2x 10/25/50G SFP) provide 200Gbps stacking bandwidth and flexible connectivity to core/aggregation. With 880 Gbps switching capacity, 654 Mpps forwarding rate, and latencies as low as 1.5 µs at 10Gbps, it ensures wire-speed non-blocking performance. ArubaOS-CX offers REST APIs, built-in analytics, and VSX for hitless stacking. Advanced L3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP), QoS, ACLs, and security features (MACsec) support scalable, secure deployments. Rack-mountable 1U form factor with hot-plug redundant PSUs and field-replaceable fans enhances reliability in 24/7 environments.

880 Gbps switching capacity supports high-density multi-gigabit traffic.
654 Mpps throughput with 1.5 µs latency at 10 Gbps ensures wire-speed performance.
48x HPE Smart Rate PoE++ ports deliver up to 90W Class 8 power per port.
200 Gbps stacking bandwidth enables scalable VSX virtual stacking.
2x50G/2x25G SFP uplinks provide flexible high-speed core connectivity.
ArubaOS-CX with built-in analytics offers real-time monitoring and APIs.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R8S90A#ABA
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
SVIs	1024
Standards	IEEE 802.1D/Q/p/W/X, 802.3af/at/bt, 802.3ad LACP
Management	ArubaOS-CX, SNMPv3, REST API, CLI, sFlow
Device Type	Switch - 48 Ports - L3 - Managed - Stackable
IPv4 Routes	61,000 unicast
IPv6 Routes	61,000 unicast
Jumbo Frames	9198 bytes
MAC Address Table	32,768 entries

Compatible systems

Native stacking within CX 6300 series; compatible with HPE Aruba transceivers, PoE devices, and ArubaOS-CX management ecosystem.

HPE Aruba CX 6300 Series
Model: Any 6300M/F
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Current
VSX stacking with matching airflow models

Best for

Campus Access Layer
Powers high-density Wi-Fi 6E APs and endpoints with multi-gig PoE++ in university/enterprise wiring closets.
Branch Office Connectivity
Provides flexible 1G-to-5G speeds and 50G uplinks for SMB branches with IP phones, cameras, and cloud access.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Deployments
Class 8 PoE++ supports 90W APs requiring multi-gigabit backhaul with low-latency forwarding.
Data Center Edge
Stackable design with 200Gbps bandwidth connects ToR servers to aggregation via 50G SFP uplinks.
Secure Enterprise LAN
L3 routing, MACsec encryption, and ACLs secure traffic in compliance-driven environments.
High Availability Stacking
VSX virtual stacking delivers hitless failover for mission-critical access switching.

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RAM	8 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Flash	32 GB

Latency	1Gbps: 4.24 µs; 10Gbps: 1.5 µs; 25Gbps: 2.91 µs; 50Gbps: 3.49 µs
Throughput	654 Mpps
Stacking Bandwidth	200 Gbps
Switching Capacity	880 Gbps full duplex

Power Supplies	1 internal hot-plug (optional 1+1 redundancy)
Power Over Ethernet	PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Class 8, up to 90W/port)

Ports	48 x 100/1000/2.5G/5G (PoE++) RJ-45 + 2 x 1/10/25G SFP + 2 x 10/25/50G SFP
USB Port	1 x Type A host
Console Ports	1 x USB-C + 1 x RJ-45

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