JL661A HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48-Port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and 4-Port SFP56

Product image shows a 1U rack-mountable switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4 SFP56 uplink ports, LED status indicators, and HPE branding on the front panel*

• 48-Port High-Density Gigabit PoE+: Provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ with Class 4 PoE (up to 30W per port) for high-density access layer deployments -2
• High-Power PoE Budget: Delivers up to 1440W total PoE budget (dependent on PSU configuration), enabling powering of up to 48 IP phones, wireless access points, or security cameras -2
• 4-Port SFP56 Ultra-Fast Uplinks: Features 4 SFP56 ports supporting 1/10/25/50G speeds for high-bandwidth uplink connectivity to distribution or core switches -8
• Gen7 ASIC Architecture: Powered by Aruba’s fully distributed Gen7 / delivering low latency, increased packet buffering, and intelligent power consumption for AI, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT requirements -2
• AOS-CX with Network Analytics Engine: Built on the cloud-native AOS-CX operating system with built-in analytics, time series database, and Python agents for real-time monitoring and proactive troubleshooting -2

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M JL661A is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (Class 4, up to 30W per port) and 4 SFP56 uplink ports (1/10/25/50G) -2. This switch is designed for high-density enterprise access layer deployments requiring extensive wired connectivity and robust PoE capabilities for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices.

Powered by Aruba’s Gen7 ASIC architecture and the cloud-native AOS-CX operating system, the JL661A delivers advanced Layer 3 capabilities including BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF routing, and MACsec 256 encryption -2. The switch features a fully distributed architecture with virtual output queues (VOQ) to prevent head-of-line blocking, ensuring consistent performance for latency-sensitive applications.

The JL661A supports VSF stacking for up to 10 switches, providing up to 200 Gbps stacking bandwidth and simplified management -2. The switch is compatible with Aruba Central for unified cloud-based management across wired, wireless, and WAN infrastructure, and includes the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time telemetry, automated troubleshooting, and proactive issue detection.

The JL661A includes one hot-swappable fan tray (JL669B) and supports dual hot-swappable power supplies for 1+1 redundancy -2. Compatible power supplies include JL086A (680W), JL087A (1050W), JL670A (1600W), and JL758A (1050W), with PoE budget scaling based on PSU configuration.

The JL661A provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with Class 4 PoE (up to 30W per port), making it ideal for high-density access layer deployments requiring extensive wired connectivity -2. The 48-port configuration provides sufficient density for large office floors, wiring closets, and campus access layer deployments.

The switch delivers up to 1440W total PoE budget (dependent on PSU configuration), enabling powering of up to 48 IP phones, wireless access points, or security cameras -2. The high PoE budget eliminates the need for separate power injectors and simplifies deployment.

Four SFP56 ports support 1/10/25/50G speeds, providing high-bandwidth uplink connectivity to distribution or core switches -8. The ultra-fast uplinks ensure no bottlenecks for aggregated traffic from the 48 downlink ports, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications and future network growth.

Built on the programmable AOS-CX operating system, the switch delivers advanced automation, analytics, and security features -2. The Network Analytics Engine (NAE) provides real-time telemetry and proactive troubleshooting using Python agents and REST APIs, while the Time Series Database (TSDB) stores configuration and operational state data for rapid issue resolution.

Support for up to 10 switches in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack creates a single logical switch with simplified management and high availability -2. Stacking provides up to 200 Gbps stacking bandwidth, cross-stack link aggregation, and simplified configuration as the stack operates as a single chassis.

The JL661A supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, VRRP, ECMP, and static IPv6 routing -2. This enables routed access designs, network segmentation, and reduced dependency on upstream routers for local traffic handling.

The switch features dual hot-swappable power supply bays for 1+1 redundancy and includes one hot-swappable fan tray (JL669B) -2. Compatible power supplies include JL086A (680W), JL087A (1050W), JL670A (1600W), and JL758A (1050W).

Advanced security features include MACsec 256 encryption for port-level data protection, Dynamic Segmentation for policy-based access control, and support for VXLAN to VRF mapping for scalable multi-tenancy -2. The switch also supports DHCP protection, RA guard, and ND snooping.

Integration with Aruba Central provides secure, AI-native full-stack network management for unified wired, wireless, and WAN operations -2. Central delivers enhanced network visibility, an expanded AI toolset, and single-pane-of-glass management.

Ideal for large office environments, university campuses, and enterprise buildings requiring 48 ports of wired connectivity for desktop computers, printers, and IP phones. The 48-port configuration provides sufficient density for entire office floors.

Perfect for environments requiring PoE for hundreds of devices. The 1440W PoE budget supports up to 48 IP phones, wireless access points, or security cameras without requiring separate power sources.

Can be deployed in campus access layer configurations with VSF stacking for scalable, resilient network architectures across multiple buildings. Stacking enables single-IP management for all stack members.

The 48-port density makes it ideal for IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) wiring closets in multi-floor buildings, providing ample ports for a single floor or department.

Supports digital learning environments with reliable wired connectivity for computer labs, classrooms, and administrative offices. The high PoE budget powers wireless access points throughout the campus.

Supports critical healthcare applications including PoE for patient monitoring systems, nurse call systems, and mobile clinical devices. Advanced security features protect sensitive patient information.