The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch delivers multigigabit access connectivity for enterprise campuses. Supporting Smart Rate Ethernet, PoE, and AOS-CX, it enables high-speed wireless access, IoT connectivity, and automated, resilient network operations.
Guide price: Price range: £3,189.00 through £11,133.14 Ex. VAT
High-density campus networks must support wireless access points, IoT devices, and user connectivity while delivering sufficient power and bandwidth across the access layer.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch provides 48 × 1/2.5/5GbE Smart Rate ports with PoE+ power delivery, enabling high-speed connectivity for Wi-Fi access points and IoT devices. The switch also supports modular uplinks with 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity. 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.
Running the AOS-CX operating system, the platform integrates the Network Analytics Engine to provide real-time telemetry, automated monitoring, and advanced network programmability. That combination helps teams modernise the edge of the network while keeping operations standardised under Aruba switching and policy controls. Organisations that require higher-speed access switching rather than additional Smart Rate ports may also consider the HPE R8S89A Aruba 6300M 24-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch, for moving from multigig access into higher-bandwidth aggregation and top-of-rack connectivity.
With multi-gigabit access ports and integrated PoE power delivery, the Aruba 6300M enables organisations to deploy high-performance wireless and IoT infrastructure while maintaining operational visibility.
Our specialists can help design and deploy HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch solutions aligned to high-density campus access networks.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch delivers high-performance campus access switching with multi-gigabit Smart Rate ports, enterprise PoE capabilities, and automation powered by Aruba AOS-CX.
48 Smart Rate Ethernet Ports
Supports 1GbE, 2.5GbE, and 5GbE connectivity for high-performance edge devices.
Power over Ethernet Support
Provides PoE capabilities for access points, cameras, and IoT devices.
High-Speed Uplink Options
Supports high-capacity uplink modules for aggregation connectivity.
Enterprise Switching Performance
Designed for modern high-density campus access deployments.
AOS-CX Network OS
Supports automation and programmable infrastructure.
Network Analytics Engine
Provides real-time network monitoring and insights.
VSF Stacking
Allows multiple switches to operate as a unified 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 | 48 |
| Access Port Architecture | Multigig |
| Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Uplink Architecture | SFP56 |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 50G |
| Port Configuration | 48×Multigig + 4×SFP56 |
| PoE | Yes |
| PoE Budget (W) | 1440 |
| Stacking | Supported |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE JL659A Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch is designed for organisations that need high-density multi-gigabit access switching for modern campus environments. It is best suited to sites with dense Wi-Fi, powered edge devices, and user access demands that exceed standard 1GbE switching.
Campuses with newer access points often need multi-gigabit ports and PoE to support higher wireless throughput. The Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch is a strong fit where Wi-Fi access layers need more than standard gigabit edge capacity.
Smart buildings often connect cameras, sensors, access devices, and other powered endpoints across the same edge layer. This switch works well where dense PoE access and stronger bandwidth need to be delivered together.
Large offices, education buildings, and healthcare sites often need one switch to handle many edge users and devices on each floor or zone. The JL659A suits these deployments where high port count and Smart Rate access simplify design.
Older gigabit access layers can become a bottleneck as wireless and IoT traffic grows. The Aruba 6300M provides a practical upgrade path where access switching needs to keep pace with newer clients and access points.
Many organisations standardise on stackable switches across campus access layers to keep management and resilience consistent. The 48-port Smart Rate model is well matched to larger access closets with heavier edge demand.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE switching for dense wireless, IoT access, and modern campus edge environments.
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