What is needed for a simpler, more secure network?

For many companies, the traditional network has become increasingly insufficient. Today’s enterprise networks must be fast and secure enough to link users and devices, and they need to handle massive amounts of data while delivering user-satisfying performance. In addition, the network also helps to operate, manage and protect the network more effectively through automation, automation, etc. Aruba’s CX switching portfolio is designed to address these challenges, addressing the most demanding use cases from the access layer to the core to the data center.

Aruba‘s switches come in many different families. We’ve covered the Aruba 6400 series switches before (click here to learn more). What are the features of the Aruba 6100 series (also the modern entry-level line)? Let’s take a look at the 6100 series switches.

Benefits

These access switches provide the performance, security, and simplicity that you need, making them ideal for branch offices, mid-market enterprises, and SMB networks.

Enterprise-class layer 2 connectivity

This high-performance Layer 2 switch that supports ACLs, robust QoS, static routing, and IPv6 is ready to power your access layer.

PoE and High Speed Uplinks

Convenient built-in 1/10GbE uplink and up to 370W Class 4 PoE for supporting IoT devices and wireless access points.

Management flexibility

The fully programmable CX 6100 series supports multiple management options including cloud-based and on-premises central, CLI, switch web GUI, AOS-CX operating system and REST API programmability.

Quiet and compact 12 port

This fanless 12-port model features four high-speed uplinks and 139W of PoE to power access points and IoT devices.

Compare

Aruba 6100 series switches have 5 switches. Let’s compare these switches in detail.

Specifications	JL675A	JL676A	JL677A
Power supplies	Fixed power supply Up to 370W of Class 4 PoE Power	Fixed power supply	Fixed power supply Up to 370W of Class 4 PoE Power
Fans	Fixed fans	Fixed fans	Fixed fans
Dimensions	1.73” x 17.4” x 12.0”	1.73” x 17.4” x 9.74”	1.73” x 17.4” x 10.56”
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency	50 / 60 Hz
AC Voltage	100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
Current	4.9 A / 2.4 A	0.8 A / 0.5 A	4.6 A / 2.3 A
Additional Specifications
CPU	Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 Mhz
Memory and Flash	4 GB DDR3 16 GB eMMC
Packet Buffer	12.38MB (4.5MB Ingress/7.875MB Egress)

Specifications	JL678A	JL679A
Power supplies	Fixed power supply	Fixed power supply Up to 139W of Class 4 PoE Power
Fans	Fixed fans	Fanless
Dimensions	1.73” x 17.4” x 7.92”	1.73” x 10.0” x 10.04”
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency	50 / 60 Hz
AC Voltage	100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
Current	0.6 A / 0.4 A	1.8 A / 0.9 A
Additional Specifications
CPU	Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 Mhz
Memory and Flash	4 GB DDR3 16 GB eMMC
Packet Buffer	12.38MB (4.5MB Ingress/7.875MB Egress)

Let’s take a look at some comparisons between the Aruba 6100 series and the Aruba 6400 series switches.

Category	Feature	Aruba CX 6100	Aruba CX 6400
Platform	Deployment	Access	Access Aggregation Core Data Center
Platform	Network OS	Cloud-native AOS-CX	Cloud-native AOS-CX
Management	CLI	Yes	Yes
	Web GUI	Yes	Yes
	Advanced Configuration	Aruba Central Multi‑editor and Aruba NetEdit	Aruba Central Multi-editor and Aruba NetEdit
	Cloud-based Mgmt	Aruba Central	Aruba Central
Analytics and Automation	Programmability	Complete REST APIs	Complete REST APIs
Analytics and Automation	Distributed Analytics	Aruba NAE	Aruba NAE