The HPE Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch is a stackable Layer 3 access switch for campus and branch networks. With Gigabit and Smart Rate ports plus 10GbE uplinks, it delivers scalable access connectivity with AOS-CX automation.
Guide price: Price range: £5,150.00 through £6,094.00 Ex. VAT
Modern campus networks must support both traditional wired connectivity and high-performance wireless infrastructure while maintaining flexible network architecture.
The HPE Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch combines 36 × 1GbE PoE access ports with 12 Smart Rate ports supporting up to 5GbE speeds, enabling organisations to support next-generation wireless access points and high-bandwidth devices. 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 switch provides programmable network management, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, and integrated monitoring for campus 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 advanced stackable access platform may also consider the HPE JL660A Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch, for adding higher-speed edge connectivity and stronger access-layer growth options.
Multi-gigabit access ports and PoE connectivity allow organisations to deploy high-performance wireless networks while maintaining consistent network visibility and control.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch solutions aligned with scalable campus networking environments. It also gives IT teams a more practical platform for planned growth without adding unnecessary management overhead.
The HPE Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch delivers enterprise campus access switching with multi-gigabit connectivity and PoE support, designed for modern wireless and IoT-enabled campus environments.
1GbE Access Ports
Provides reliable connectivity for enterprise edge devices and campus users.
Smart Rate 5GbE Ports
Supports multi-gigabit connectivity for high-performance wireless access points.
Integrated PoE Support
Powers wireless access points, IP phones, and IoT devices directly from the switch.
High-Speed Uplink Options
Supports fibre uplinks to aggregation layer switches.
Aruba AOS-CX Network Operating System
Supports automation, programmability, and simplified operations.
Network Analytics Engine
Provides deep telemetry visibility for network monitoring.
VSF Stacking
Supports resilient multi-switch campus access deployments.
Whether supporting high-density Wi-Fi deployments or expanding campus switching infrastructure, we help design Aruba 6200M environments that deliver reliable network performance.
| 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 / Multigig |
| Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Uplink Architecture | SFP+ |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 10G |
| Port Configuration | 36×RJ45 1G + 12×Multigig + 4×SFP+ |
| PoE | Yes |
| PoE Budget (W) | 1440 |
| Stacking | Supported |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE R8Q71A Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE Switch is designed for organisations that need a mixed-port access switch for environments combining standard gigabit users with a smaller number of higher-speed Smart Rate edge connections. It is best suited to access layers where a full 48-port standard design would be wasteful, but where selected Wi-Fi or higher-bandwidth endpoints need more than plain 1GbE.
The R8Q71A works well in closets serving a mix of standard user ports and newer devices that benefit from higher-speed access. Its 36 gigabit ports and 12 Smart Rate Class 6 PoE ports make it a stronger fit than a uniform 48-port access switch where only part of the edge needs extra bandwidth.
Some buildings are not fully multi-gig at the edge, but still need faster ports for selected access points. The R8Q71A suits these deployments because it lets network teams support newer wireless hardware without redesigning the whole closet around all-Smart-Rate switching.
Where a subset of ports needs more capable PoE and faster edge bandwidth, this model provides a more selective design than a standard Class 4 PoE switch. That makes it useful for environments with mixed endpoint requirements rather than a flat access profile.
Many organisations move toward higher-speed edge connectivity in stages rather than all at once. The R8Q71A is well matched to refresh projects where part of the access layer is moving upward, while the rest remains conventional gigabit Ethernet.
This model also suits businesses that want one switch type for sites with a mixed endpoint profile instead of deploying separate standard and higher-speed access switches in the same closet. It is particularly useful where flexibility matters more than maximum port uniformity.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 PoE switching for mixed-speed access closets, wireless-led upgrades, and selective higher-bandwidth edge environments.
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