What is needed for a simpler, more secure network?

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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

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
Distributed Analytics Aruba NAE Aruba NAE

Now you know something about the Aruba 6100 series switches. Want to learn more about Aruba switches. Please click Details for more information.

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