The HPE Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch delivers multigigabit access connectivity for enterprise networks. Supporting Smart Rate Ethernet up to 5GbE, PoE, and AOS-CX, it enables secure, automated, and scalable campus switching.
Guide price: Price range: £1,825.00 through £9,696.26 Ex. VAT
Enterprises deploying high-performance wireless networks must provide sufficient bandwidth and power for modern Wi-Fi access points and connected devices.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch provides 24 × 1/2.5/5GbE Smart Rate ports with PoE+ support, enabling high-speed connectivity and power delivery for Wi-Fi access points, IoT devices, and user endpoints. Access-layer design with PoE, Smart Rate options, and campus-focused uplinks allows the platform to support modern wireless access points, IoT devices, and user endpoints without requiring separate power infrastructure.
Built on the AOS-CX operating system, the platform integrates the Network Analytics Engine, providing automation, real-time monitoring, and programmable network management. That combination helps teams modernise the edge of the network while keeping operations standardised under Aruba switching and policy controls. Organisations that require more Smart Rate access ports may also consider the HPE JL659A Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch, for supporting larger Wi-Fi and multigig edge deployments from one switch.
With multi-gigabit access ports and integrated PoE capabilities, the Aruba 6300M enables organisations to support modern wireless networks while maintaining operational visibility.
Our specialists can help design and deploy HPE Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch solutions designed for scalable enterprise access networks. It also gives IT teams a more practical platform for planned growth without adding unnecessary management overhead.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch delivers high-performance campus access switching with multi-gigabit connectivity, enterprise PoE support, and modern network automation powered by the Aruba AOS-CX operating system.
Smart Rate Ethernet Ports
Supports 1GbE, 2.5GbE, and 5GbE connectivity for high-performance wireless access points and edge devices.
Power over Ethernet Support
Provides PoE for wireless access points, cameras, and IoT infrastructure.
High-Speed Uplink Expansion
Supports optional uplink modules for high-capacity backbone connectivity.
Enterprise Access Switching Performance
Designed for modern high-density campus access deployments.
AOS-CX Operating System
Microservices-based architecture enables automation and programmability.
Network Analytics Engine
Provides real-time telemetry and performance monitoring.
VSF Stacking Support
Allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical device.
Whether upgrading campus access switching or supporting next-generation Wi-Fi infrastructure, we help design Aruba 6300M deployments that deliver reliable connectivity.
| Product Family | Aruba CX |
|---|---|
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Product Series | 6300M |
| Switching Capacity (Gbps) | |
| Deployment | Campus |
| Target Organisation Size | Enterprise |
| Primary Use Case | Access |
| Product Tier | Standard |
| Network Architecture | Layer 3 |
| Access Ports | 24 |
| Access Port Architecture | Multigig |
| Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Uplink Architecture | SFP56 |
| Total Ports | 28 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 50G |
| Port Configuration | 24×Multigig + 4×SFP56 |
| PoE | Yes |
| PoE Budget (W) | 370 |
| Stacking | Supported |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE JL660A Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch is designed for organisations that need multi-gigabit access switching in smaller or more targeted campus deployments. It is best suited to environments where Wi-Fi, powered edge devices, and higher-speed user access need more flexibility than standard gigabit PoE switching provides.
Some offices, schools, and operational buildings need multi-gigabit access for access points without requiring a full 48-port footprint. The Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch fits these environments with right-sized Smart Rate edge capacity.
Edge networks often carry cameras, sensors, phones, and control devices alongside user access. This model is a good fit where powered endpoints and higher-speed edge links need to share the same switch.
Smaller wiring closets and distributed campus zones often need fewer ports but still require modern access performance. The JL660A works well where 24 ports provide enough density for a targeted high-performance edge layer.
When organisations upgrade from gigabit access to support newer wireless and IoT demands, not every location needs maximum port count. The Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch is well suited to these smaller refresh projects.
Sites that want the same AOS-CX operating model across different access locations often mix 24-port and 48-port variants. The JL660A supports that approach in areas where moderate density and stronger edge bandwidth are the priority.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE switching for Wi-Fi access, powered edge devices, and compact campus environments.
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