The HPE Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W Switch provides high-density Gigabit connectivity with up to 740W PoE power. Powered by AOS-CX, it enables secure switching, simplified operations, and scalable support for wireless and IoT deployments.
Guide price: Price range: £1,200.00 through £3,086.00 Ex. VAT
High-density campus environments require access switches capable of powering large numbers of wireless access points and IoT devices while maintaining consistent network performance.
The HPE Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W Switch provides 48 × 1GbE access ports with a 740W PoE power budget, enabling organisations to power high-density wireless deployments and IoT infrastructure. The switch includes 4 × 10GbE SFP+ uplinks and runs the AOS-CX operating system. 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.
The Aruba CX architecture integrates the Network Analytics Engine, providing telemetry-driven monitoring and automation across campus access infrastructure. That combination helps teams modernise the edge of the network while keeping operations standardised under Aruba switching and policy controls. Organisations that require a more scalable 6200 access switch architecture may also consider the HPE R8Q70A Aruba 6200M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch, for keeping larger access stacks aligned to the modular 6200M platform.
With increased PoE capacity and integrated monitoring capabilities, the Aruba 6200F enables organisations to deploy dense wireless and IoT networks while maintaining operational visibility.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W Switch solutions tailored to high-density enterprise access environments.
The HPE Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W Switch delivers high-density campus access switching with increased PoE power capacity and automation through the Aruba AOS-CX operating system.
1GbE Ethernet Ports
Supports dense enterprise access connectivity for campus networks.
740W PoE Power Budget
Provides higher PoE capacity for environments with many powered devices.
High-Speed Fibre Uplinks
Supports fibre connectivity to aggregation or distribution switches.
Enterprise Access Layer Platform
Designed for large-scale campus deployments.
AOS-CX Network OS
Supports automation and programmable network infrastructure.
Aruba Central Management
Provides cloud-based network visibility and management.
Advanced Telemetry
Improves operational insight and troubleshooting.
Whether supporting high-density wireless networks or expanding enterprise campus connectivity, we help design Aruba 6200F deployments that deliver reliable access switching.
| Product Family | Aruba CX |
|---|---|
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Product Series | 6200F |
| Switching Capacity (Gbps) | |
| Deployment | Campus |
| Target Organisation Size | Midmarket |
| Primary Use Case | Access |
| Product Tier | Standard |
| Network Architecture | Layer 3 |
| Access Ports | 48 |
| Access Port Architecture | RJ45 1G |
| Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Uplink Architecture | SFP+ |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 10G |
| Port Configuration | 48×RJ45 1G + 4×SFP+ |
| PoE | Yes |
| PoE Budget (W) | 740 |
| Stacking | Not supported |
| Power Redundancy | No redundant PSU |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE JL728A Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W Switch is designed for organisations that need a high-power version of the standard 48-port campus access switch. It is best suited to wireless-heavy or device-dense closets where many powered endpoints need to run from one switch and the 370W model below it in the range would leave less PoE headroom.
Some campus buildings carry more access points per closet because of user density, coverage design, or building layout. The JL728A fits these environments where the edge layer needs more PoE budget even though user access remains at 1GbE.
Security devices can quickly increase power demand across a full 48-port switch. This model is a strong fit where cameras, door systems, and other powered edge hardware sit alongside mainstream user and wireless access.
Some locations support a larger concentration of phones, access points, sensors, and building systems from one closet. The JL728A works well where power availability matters as much as port count in day-to-day operation.
When older edge switches are replaced, some sites need more PoE capacity rather than more bandwidth per port. The JL728A suits these refresh projects where the main design requirement is additional power headroom across the access layer.
Networks that use a higher-power closet design across key buildings can deploy the JL728A to keep edge switching consistent. It is particularly useful in sites where powered endpoint density is heavier than a typical office or branch floor.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6200F 48-Port 1GbE PoE 740W switching for wireless-heavy closets, security-rich edge layers, and higher-power campus access environments.
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