The HPE Aruba 6200M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch delivers high-density Gigabit access connectivity with PoE. Powered by AOS-CX, it enables secure switching, automation, and scalable connectivity for enterprise access networks.
Guide price: Price range: £3,361.40 through £3,600.00 Ex. VAT
Enterprise campus networks must support growing numbers of connected devices, wireless access points, and IoT infrastructure while maintaining reliable connectivity and operational visibility.
The HPE Aruba 6200M Switch provides 48 × 1GbE PoE access ports to support wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and IoT devices. Built on the modern AOS-CX operating system, the platform delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities within a compact campus access switch. 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.
Support for high-speed uplinks and Aruba’s programmable CX architecture allows the switch to integrate seamlessly into distributed campus networks while enabling centralised monitoring and automation. That combination helps teams modernise the edge of the network while keeping operations standardised under Aruba switching and policy controls. Organisations that require Smart Rate access ports on the 6200M platform may also consider the HPE R8Q71A Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch, for supporting multigig edge devices without moving to a different switching family.
High-density PoE connectivity allows organisations to expand wireless and device infrastructure while maintaining consistent network performance and simplified operations.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Aruba 6200M solutions aligned with modern campus network infrastructure.
The HPE Aruba 6200M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch delivers reliable enterprise access switching for campus networks, combining high port density, Power over Ethernet support, and automation powered by the Aruba AOS-CX operating system.
1GbE Ethernet Access Ports
Provides dense connectivity for users, wireless access points, and edge devices.
Power over Ethernet Support
Supports powering IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices directly from the switch.
High-Speed Uplink Connectivity
Supports high-capacity uplinks to aggregation or distribution layer switches.
Enterprise Access Layer Architecture
Designed for campus edge deployments requiring reliable and scalable connectivity.
Aruba AOS-CX Operating System
Modern microservices-based network OS supporting automation and programmability.
Network Analytics Engine
Provides telemetry-driven monitoring and troubleshooting.
Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
Allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical device.
Whether expanding campus access infrastructure or supporting high-density wireless deployments, we help design Aruba 6200M switching environments that deliver reliable connectivity.
| Product Family | Aruba CX |
|---|---|
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
| Product Series | 6200M |
| Switching Capacity (Gbps) | |
| Deployment | Campus |
| Target Organisation Size | Enterprise |
| Primary Use Case | Access |
| Product Tier | Flagship |
| 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 | Supported |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE R8Q70A Aruba 6200M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch is designed for organisations that need a modular-access style switch for general campus and branch edge connectivity with standard PoE demand. It is best suited to larger access closets where 48 gigabit ports and Class 4 PoE are needed, but where the 6300M family above it would add more Layer 3 and uplink capability than the site requires.
The R8Q70A works well in office floors, schools, and standard campus buildings where many wired users, access points, phones, and edge devices need to be connected from one closet. It is a strong fit for broad access coverage rather than specialist high-performance edge roles.
This model suits environments where powered endpoints are common but the overall access layer is still built around conventional 1GbE. That makes it a practical choice for mainstream access switching rather than multi-gig or higher-tier aggregation.
Larger branch locations and shared office floors often need one switch to support staff devices, wireless access, and local network services. The R8Q70A is well matched to those deployments where high port density matters more than unusually high PoE budgets.
Not every refresh needs a more advanced 6300M access layer. The R8Q70A fits projects where the priority is modern stackable access switching with PoE, simple uplinks, and a more controlled budget for general campus connectivity.
Many organisations have access closets with a predictable mix of users, phones, standard access points, and edge devices. The R8Q70A works well in those general-purpose areas where typical enterprise access demand shapes the design.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6200M 48-Port 1GbE PoE switching for general campus access, standard powered edge devices, and mainstream branch connectivity.
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