Stack of five Aruba CX 6200M switches showing multiple Ethernet ports, SFP+ uplinks, and management interfaces

Enterprise-Grade Stacking Power with Advanced PoE Capabilities

The Aruba CX 6200M switch series demonstrates robust scalability through its stacking configuration, displaying five units working in perfect harmony. Each switch features 48 ports of high-performance connectivity, combining Gigabit Ethernet with advanced PoE capabilities to power modern network devices. The modular design incorporates hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies, ensuring maximum uptime for critical network operations. With 4 SFP+ uplink ports per unit, these switches deliver the flexibility needed for high-speed connectivity and network expansion.

Technical Specifications

  • 48 ports per switch with PoE+ support up to 60W per port
  • 4 dedicated 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
  • Stackable configuration supporting up to 8 switches
  • Layer 3 switching capabilities with advanced routing features
  • 1440W PoE budget for comprehensive device support

Applications

  • Campus network deployment requiring high-density access layer switching
  • Branch office installations needing reliable PoE for IP phones and wireless APs
  • Data center environments requiring redundant switching infrastructure
  • Enterprise networks supporting IoT device deployment
  • Organizations requiring secure network segmentation and advanced monitoring

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Manufacturer Part Number

R8Q71A

Brand Name

Aruba

Product Series

CX 6200

Product Model

6200M 36G 12SR5

Product Name

6200M 36G 12SR5 Class6 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

Product Type

Ethernet Switch

Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Network Ports

48

Uplink Port

Yes

Modular

Yes

Network (RJ-45)

Yes

Port/Expansion Slot Details

36 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE
12 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE
4 x 10Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

Media & Performance
Media Type Supported

Twisted Pair
Optical Fiber

Ethernet Technology

5 Gigabit Ethernet
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet

Network Technology

10GBase-X
10/100/1000Base-T
5GBase-T

I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots

4

Expansion Slot Type

SFP+

Number of SFP+ Slots

4

Network & Communication
Layer Supported

3

Networking Standards

IEEE 802.1Q
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3bt
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3az
IEEE 802.3ad
IEEE 802.1s
IEEE 802.1D
IEEE 802.1w
IEEE 802.1ab
IEEE 802.1v
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.1ae
IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.1ak
IEEE 802.1AX
IEEE 802.1t
IEEE 802.3z

Management & Protocols
Manageable

Yes

Power Description
PoE Budget

1440 W

Input Voltage

120 V AC
230 V AC

Frequency

50 Hz
60 Hz

Power Source

Power Supply

Power Consumption

60 W

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor

Cabinet Mount
Surface Mount
Rack-mountable

Height

1.7

Width

17.4

Depth

15.2

Weight (Approximate)

13.91 lb

Miscellaneous
Application/Usage

Business
Data Center
Branch Office

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|cx 6200m switch|CX 6200M Switch Main unit icon

    CX 6200M Switch

  • icon_list|Power cable|Power Cord Power cable icon

    Power Cable

  • icon_list|rack mount kit|Rack Mount Kit Mounting bracket icon

    Rack Mount Kit

  • icon_list|quick start guide|Quick Start Guide Documentation icon

    Quick Start Guide

FAQs

What are the key features of the Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 switch?
The Aruba 6200M 36G 12SR5 is a next-generation stackable access switch featuring 36 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports, 12 SR5 ports, and 4 SFP+ uplink ports. It offers Layer 3 functionality, a powerful Aruba Gen7 ASIC architecture, and supports up to 60W PoE per port. The switch includes built-in analytics through the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE), supports stacking of up to 8 switches, and runs on the modern AOS-CX operating system with programmable REST APIs and Python scripting capabilities.
What is the total PoE budget and power capabilities of this switch?
The Aruba 6200M switch offers a substantial PoE budget of 1440W, supporting up to 60W per port for powering IoT devices, security cameras, and wireless APs. It operates on both 120V AC and 230V AC power inputs at 50/60 Hz frequency. The switch itself has a power consumption of 60W and features hot-swappable power supplies for enhanced reliability and redundancy.
What are the networking standards and protocols supported by this switch?
The switch supports numerous IEEE standards including 802.3bt/at/af for PoE, 802.1Q for VLAN tagging, 802.3az for energy efficiency, 802.1s for multiple spanning tree, 802.1x for security authentication, 802.1ae for MACsec encryption, 802.3ad for link aggregation, and 802.1ab for LLDP. It also supports 10GBase-X, 10/100/1000Base-T, and 5GBase-T network technologies, making it versatile for various enterprise networking needs.
What are the physical specifications and mounting options?
The Aruba 6200M switch has dimensions of 1.7" height x 17.4" width x 15.2" depth and weighs approximately 13.91 lb. It offers flexible mounting options including cabinet mount, surface mount, and rack-mountable configurations. The modular design includes hot-swappable components like power supplies and fans for enhanced reliability.
What management and monitoring capabilities does the switch offer?
The switch features comprehensive management capabilities through the AOS-CX operating system, including a built-in time series database for historical troubleshooting and trend analysis. It offers the Aruba Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for advanced monitoring, supports the Aruba CX Mobile App for easy deployment and configuration, and provides REST APIs and Python scripting for automated network management and programmability.

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Manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise Dell Technologies Dell Technologies Cisco Systems, Inc
Ethernet Technology 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Manageable Yes Yes Yes Yes
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