R8S92A HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24p SFP+ LRM and 50G/25G MACsec Switch

*Product image shows a 1U rack-mountable switch with 24 SFP+ fiber ports, SFP56 uplink ports, LED status indicators, and HPE branding on the front panel*

What's New

• 24-Port SFP+ Fiber Connectivity: Provides 24 ports of 1G/10G SFP+ fiber connectivity with LRM support for long-reach multimode fiber applications -8
• 50G Ultra-Fast Uplinks with MACsec: Features 2 x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports and 2 x 10G/25G SFP ports with MACsec encryption for high-bandwidth, secure uplink connectivity -8
• High-Density Fiber Aggregation: Provides 24 SFP+ ports for fiber aggregation in campus and data center environments -8
• VSF Stacking Technology: Supports up to 10 switches in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack -8
• Network Analytics Engine (NAE): Built-in analytics for real-time monitoring and accelerated troubleshooting -8

Product Overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M R8S92A is a high-performance Layer 3 stackable switch featuring 24 ports of 1G/10G SFP+ fiber connectivity with LRM support, plus 2 x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports and 2 x 10G/25G SFP ports with MACsec encryption -8.

The HPE Aruba 6300M Switch Series delivers unparalleled visibility with built-in analytics for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting to help fix problems faster. This model consists of 24x 1G/10G SFP+ ports (LRM + MACSEC), 2x 10G/25G/50G SFP ports, 2x 10G/25G SFP ports (MACSEC), plus management ports including USB-C Console, RJ Console, OOBM port, USB Type-A Host port, and Bluetooth dongle support for CX Mobile App -8.

The R8S92A supports 50G DAC cables (R0M46A, R0M47A) for stacking or switch-to-switch interconnectivity. This model requires interface group configuration to enable different speed products -7.

Technical Specifications

Key Features

24-Port SFP+ Fiber Connectivity with LRM

The R8S92A provides 24 ports of 1G/10G SFP+ fiber connectivity with LRM (Long Reach Multimode) support, enabling fiber connections over extended distances using multimode fiber infrastructure -8.

50G Ultra-Fast Uplinks with MACsec

Features 2 x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports and 2 x 10G/25G SFP ports with MACsec 256 encryption, providing high-bandwidth, secure uplink connectivity to distribution or core switches -8.

50G DAC Cable Support

Supports 50G DAC cables (R0M46A, R0M47A) for stacking or switch-to-switch interconnectivity. These cables provide 50Gbps data rate with 0.1W power consumption per end -7.

VSF Stacking Technology

Support for up to 10 switches in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack creates a single logical switch with simplified management and high availability -8.

Network Analytics Engine (NAE)

Built-in analytics for real-time monitoring and accelerated troubleshooting using Python agents and REST APIs. The Time Series Database (TSDB) stores configuration and operational state data for rapid issue resolution -8.

CX Mobile App Support

Bluetooth dongle support enables management and configuration using the CX Mobile App, simplifying initial deployment and ongoing management -8.

LRM Support for Multimode Fiber

LRM (Long Reach Multimode) support enables fiber connections over extended distances using existing multimode fiber infrastructure, reducing the need for single-mode fiber upgrades.

Advanced Routing and Virtualization

Supports BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF routing, and Precision Time Protocol (PTP), enabling advanced network virtualization and segmentation -8.

Deployment Scenarios

Fiber Aggregation Layer

Ideal for aggregating fiber connections from multiple access switches across a campus or multi-building environment, with 24 SFP+ ports providing high-density fiber aggregation.

Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR)

Perfect for data center top-of-rack deployments requiring fiber connectivity to servers, with 24 SFP+ ports providing 1G/10G server access and 50G uplinks to spine switches.

LRM Multimode Fiber Deployments

Ideal for organizations with existing multimode fiber infrastructure needing extended distance support, with LRM capability enabling connections over longer distances without replacing fiber.

Secure Fiber Aggregation

With MACsec encryption on uplink ports, the switch is ideal for secure fiber aggregation in government, financial, and healthcare environments requiring encrypted data transmission.

VSF Stack Deployment

Multiple R8S92A switches can be stacked using VSF technology to create a single logical switch with up to 240 SFP+ ports for large-scale fiber aggregation with simplified management.

Mixed Fiber Type Environments

Supports both multimode (with LRM) and single-mode fiber optics, providing flexibility for environments with mixed fiber infrastructure types.