The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch provides high-density Gigabit access connectivity with PoE support. Powered by AOS-CX, it enables automation, analytics, and resilient switching for wireless access, IoT devices, and enterprise users.
Guide price: Price range: £2,750.00 through £8,405.39 Ex. VAT
Enterprise access networks must support growing numbers of wireless access points, IoT devices, and connected users while maintaining reliable connectivity and simplified management across the campus.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch provides 48 × 1GbE RJ-45 access ports with PoE+ power delivery to support wireless access points, cameras, and IoT devices. The platform supports modular uplinks up to 50GbE and runs the AOS-CX operating system for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. 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 Aruba’s CX architecture, the switch integrates the Network Analytics Engine and programmable automation features, enabling real-time monitoring and policy-driven network management. Organisations that require Smart Rate access ports for multigig edge devices may also consider the HPE JL659A Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch, for supporting newer access points and clients that can use more than 1GbE.
By combining high-density PoE connectivity with automated monitoring and centralised management, the Aruba 6300M helps IT teams maintain reliable campus access networks while supporting growing device deployments.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch solutions tailored to scalable enterprise campus networks.
The HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch delivers enterprise campus access switching with high port density, integrated PoE capabilities, and advanced automation powered by the Aruba AOS-CX platform.
1GbE Ethernet Ports
Provides dense access connectivity for enterprise campus networks.
Power over Ethernet Support
Supports PoE-powered devices including wireless access points and IP cameras.
Flexible Uplink Expansion
Supports optional uplink modules for aggregation connectivity.
Enterprise Access Switching Architecture
Designed to support modern campus access network demands.
AOS-CX Operating System
Supports programmable infrastructure and automated network operations.
Network Analytics Engine
Provides telemetry-driven monitoring and troubleshooting.
VSF Virtual Stacking
Supports resilient multi-switch campus access architectures.
Whether expanding enterprise access networks or modernising campus switching infrastructure, we help design Aruba 6300M deployments for reliable performance.
| 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 | RJ45 1G |
| Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Uplink Architecture | SFP56 |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 50G |
| Port Configuration | 48×RJ45 1G + 4×SFP56 |
| PoE | Yes |
| PoE Budget (W) | 740 |
| Stacking | Supported |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Maximum VLANs | 4094 |
| Routing Capability | Dynamic |
The HPE JL661A Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE Switch is designed for organisations that need high-density gigabit access switching with PoE for campus edge environments. It is best suited to larger access layers where many users, phones, access points, and IoT devices need reliable wired connectivity, but multi-gig switching is not required on every port.
Large office floors, education spaces, and healthcare buildings often need a high port count in each wiring closet. The JL661A is a strong fit where 48 gigabit PoE ports support broad user and device coverage from one switch.
Many campus networks still rely on 1GbE for desktops, phones, printers, and general-purpose wired endpoints. This model works well where dependable gigabit access remains the right fit for day-to-day edge connectivity.
Access layers often need to power phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other edge devices directly from the switch. The JL661A suits these deployments where Class 4 PoE and high port density need to be combined.
Not every network refresh needs Smart Rate across the full access layer. The JL661A is a practical choice where organisations want modern AOS-CX switching and faster uplinks while keeping standard gigabit edge design in place.
Many organisations standardise on one switch family across campus access closets to keep management and resilience consistent. The 48-port JL661A is well matched to larger edge deployments with heavier port demand.
Our team can help design and deploy Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE PoE switching for large access closets, powered edge devices, and standard gigabit campus environments.
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