HPE JL659A 48-Ports Ethernet Aruba CX 6300 Network Switch

The HPE Aruba JL659A CX 6300M is a high-capacity 1RU Layer 3 managed switch designed for modern enterprise access, IoT, and campus networks. It includes 48 Smart Rate ports that support 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 5 Gbps over copper, with Class 6 PoE up to 60 W per port, plus 4 SFP56 ports capable of 1, 10, 25, or 50 Gbps for uplink or stacking flexibility. It delivers a switching capacity of 880Gbps and a forwarding rate of about 654 million packets per second. Redundant, field‑replaceable power supplies, hot‑swappable fan trays, and advanced Layer 3 features make it a resilient and scalable access-layer solution.

Key Features

• Port & Uplink Flexibility: 48 copper Smart‑Rate PoE++ ports supporting 5GBASE‑T plus 4 SFP56 uplink/stacking ports capable of 1/10/25/50 Gbps.
• High PoE Budget: Up to 2,880W total PoE power, ideal for powering many access points, cameras, or other high‑draw devices.
• Performance & Throughput: Switching capacity of 880 Gbps; forwarding rate approximately 654Mpps.
• Build, Redundancy & Cooling: Two field-replaceable, hot-swappable power supply slots (one required for operation), two fan tray slots, and a reliable thermal design; sturdy 1RU form factor.
• Management & Layer 3 Features: Full Layer 3 support, OSPF, VRF, etc, Aruba’s intelligent monitoring, stacking via VSF, and modern management options. 

The JL659A combines versatile multi-gigabit PoE ports, high uplink speeds, strong throughput, and enterprise-grade redundancy, making it an excellent choice for access layers where high power, speed, and flexibility are essential.