HPE Aruba Networking 6200F 48G Class4 PoE Switch
The HPE Aruba 6200F 48G Class4 PoE switch is a stackable Layer 2 Ethernet access switch engineered for enterprise branch and campus networks requiring high-density wired connectivity. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports delivering Class4 PoE power and four SFP+ uplink ports, this enterprise access switch provides 740W of PoE power budget to support thousands of connected devices, IoT sensors, and wireless access points. Built on ArubaOS-CX, it delivers advanced QoS, security, and centralized management through Aruba Central—ideal for organizations scaling network infrastructure without complexity.
Key Features
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Class4 PoE for high-power device support
- 4 SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connectivity
- 740W PoE power budget for dense endpoint deployments
- Stackable architecture for scalability and redundancy
- ArubaOS-CX operating system with advanced QoS and security
- Centralized management via Aruba Central and on-premises tools
- Layer 2 switching optimized for branch and campus access
- Simple deployment with zero-touch provisioning support
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
Q0D36A |
| Product Type |
Stackable Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Ethernet Ports |
48 × 1GbE RJ-45 with Class4 PoE |
| Uplink Ports |
4 × SFP+ (10GbE) |
| PoE Power Budget |
740W total |
| Operating System |
ArubaOS-CX |
| Switching Fabric |
Layer 2 Ethernet |
| Management |
Aruba Central, on-premises controllers, CLI |
| Stacking Support |
Yes, for scalability and resiliency |
| Deployment Model |
Enterprise branch, campus, access tier |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class4 PoE switch and why does it matter?
A Class4 PoE switch delivers up to 30W per port, enabling support for power-hungry devices like high-end wireless access points, IP cameras, and IoT gateways. The HPE Aruba 6200F's 740W budget allows simultaneous powering of dozens of devices, eliminating the need for separate power infrastructure and reducing deployment costs.
Can I stack multiple HPE Aruba 6200F switches?
Yes, the Aruba 6200F stackable switch supports stacking for increased port density and redundancy. Stacking allows multiple units to operate as a single logical device, simplifying management and providing automatic failover—critical for enterprise branch and campus networks.
What are the SFP+ uplink ports used for?
The four SFP+ uplink ports provide 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to core network infrastructure, aggregation switches, or data center connections. This enables high-speed backbone traffic without bottlenecks, supporting thousands of connected endpoints across the access layer.
How does Aruba Central simplify switch management?
Aruba Central provides cloud-based centralized management for enterprise access switches, enabling zero-touch provisioning, firmware updates, policy enforcement, and real-time monitoring across distributed branch and campus locations—reducing IT overhead and improving security posture.
