Product Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 6100 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (R8R44A) is a high-performance Layer 2 cloud-managed access switch designed for enterprise campus networks, branch offices, and small-to-medium business deployments. Moreover, it delivers 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks, providing secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity for access-layer network environments.

Product Features

High-Density Gigabit Connectivity

First, the R8R44A provides 24 autosensing Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling efficient connection of desktops, wireless access points, and IP phones. This ensures stable network performance even in high-traffic scenarios.

Power over Ethernet (PoE+) Support

Furthermore, the switch supports PoE+ (Class 4), allowing connected devices like IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones to receive power directly through Ethernet cables. This reduces installation complexity and cabling costs.

High-Speed SFP+ Uplink Ports

Additionally, the R8R44A includes four SFP+ uplink ports supporting 1Gb and 10Gb speeds, enabling fast and reliable connections to aggregation or core switches. This ensures seamless network expansion and high throughput.

Cloud-Native and Local Management

Also, the switch supports Aruba Central cloud management, Web GUI, and CLI, giving administrators flexible and centralized control over configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This reduces administrative effort and simplifies operations.

Advanced Security Features

Moreover, the R8R44A includes role-based access control, secure authentication, and traffic segmentation, protecting the network from unauthorized access while maintaining operational efficiency.

Energy-Efficient and Reliable Design

Finally, the switch leverages energy-efficient technologies to reduce power consumption while delivering reliable, continuous operation for enterprise networks.

Why Choose This Product

Therefore, the HPE Aruba R8R44A is ideal for businesses that require secure, PoE-enabled, and cloud-managed Layer 2 access switching. Its 24 PoE+ ports, SFP+ uplinks, and robust management features make it suitable for modern enterprise and branch office networks.

Additional Benefits

Notably, the switch supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), allowing multiple switches to operate as a single logical unit for simplified redundancy and scalability. Additionally, it integrates with Aruba’s cloud-native automation to simplify provisioning and monitoring.

Technical Specifications