HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL665A 48-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 48 x 1G ports, Fixed Uplinks (4 x SFP56), PoE+ (740W), Layer 3
Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch Series is a family of stackable Layer 3 switches for enterprise network access, aggregation and core, built on HPE's Gen7 ASIC architecture and the microservices-based AOS-CX operating system, with full dynamic routing and EVPN-VXLAN support in the base software. The JL665A is the 48-port 1GbE PoE+ configuration of the fixed CX 6300F line. As a CX 6300F model it has a built-in, fixed power supply and fixed fans, so there are no power modules to order or replace, but also no power-supply redundancy. It can still join a VSF stack alongside modular CX 6300M switches.
Technical Details
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL665A is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount switch with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56 uplinks, running AOS-CX. Switching capacity is 496 Gbps and the forwarding rate is 369 Mpps. It supports PoE+ up to 30 W per port from a fixed 740 W PoE budget supplied by its built-in power supply. It supports VSF stacking of up to 10 members with 200 Gbps of stacking bandwidth. It powers wireless access points, IP phones and IP cameras at the campus and branch access layer.
Best For
The JL665A suits campus and branch access floors that connect 1GbE endpoints and PoE+ powered devices and prefer a self-contained chassis. A 740 W PoE budget is suitable for mixed deployments of wireless access points, IP phones and IP cameras; actual device counts depend on each powered device's power draw. Four SFP56 uplinks and 10-member VSF stacking carry traffic to the distribution layer.
Not suitable if:
- you need redundant or field-replaceable power supplies, since the power supply is fixed and internal
- you need more than 740 W of total PoE, since the fixed power supply sets the budget
- you need multigigabit access ports, since all ports are 10/100/1000BASE-T
- you need more than 30 W of PoE per port, since these ports are rated PoE+ at up to 30 W
JL665A Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | None (all base AOS-CX features included; optional term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack) |
| License Detail / MTBF | None (all base AOS-CX features included; optional term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack adds application-based and reflexive policies, WAN MACsec extensions and Drop Exceptions; HPE Aruba Networking Central is a separate, optional management subscription); MTBF not published |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 740 W (fixed internal power supply) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit (10/100/1000BASE-T); PoE+ up to 30 W per port |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56 (fixed); 50G capability is for use with 50G DACs for both interconnect and VSF stacking; VSF stacking not supported on 1G ports |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) |
| Switching Capacity | 496 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 369 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,768 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 200 Gbps (400 Gbps at full duplex) |
| Max Stack Members | 10 |
| IPv4 Routes | 61,000 |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
| ASIC | Gen7 |
| Flash | 32 GB eMMC |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Internal fixed power supply (950 W per QuickSpecs and data sheet; HPE hardware reference lists 900 W); 100-120V/200-240V AC |
| Redundant PSU | No (internal fixed power supply) |
| Cooling | Fixed fans |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.4 x 12.9 in (4.39 x 44.2 x 32.7 cm) |
| Weight | 11.24 lbs (5.10 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C) up to 5,000 ft; 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) from 5,001 to 10,000 ft; excursion to 131 °F (55 °C) for short periods (not more than 96 consecutive hours or 360 hours total or 15 occurrences in a 1-year period) |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | Static (IPv4/IPv6), RIPv2/RIPng, OSPFv2/OSPFv3, BGP-4/MP-BGP, PBR, ECMP, VRRP, BFD, PIM-SM/SSM/DM, MSDP; VXLAN with MP-BGP EVPN control plane |
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
FAQ
How much PoE does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL665A provide?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL665A supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE+ up to 30 W per port on its 48 ports, from a 740 W PoE budget. The budget is fixed because the power supply is built in; it cannot be raised by adding a second supply. The budget is shared across all ports, so the number of devices powered at full draw depends on each endpoint's requirement.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the JL665A use?
The JL665A has four SFP56 uplink ports rated 1G/10G/25G/50G. HPE's footnote states that the 50G capability is for use with 50G DACs for both interconnect and VSF stacking, and 100 Mb transceivers are not supported in any SFP56 port. The 48 access ports are RJ-45 copper and take no pluggable optics. Check optic and DAC compatibility against HPE's CX 6300 QuickSpecs transceiver list. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many JL665A switches can be stacked?
Up to 10. The JL665A supports HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 10 members in a chain or ring, with 200 Gbps of stacking bandwidth (400 Gbps at full duplex). VSF stacking is not supported on 1G ports. HPE allows modular CX 6300M and fixed CX 6300F models in the same stack, but the Layer 2-only CX 6300L models do not stack with them. As an alternative to a stack, two switches can form a Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) cluster.
What is the difference between the JL665A and the JL661A?
Both have 48 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports at up to 30 W, four SFP56 uplinks, VSF stacking, 496 Gbps and 369 Mpps. The JL665A is a CX 6300F with a built-in power supply, fixed fans, a fixed 740 W PoE budget and a 12.9 in deep chassis. The JL661A is a CX 6300M with two hot-swappable power-supply slots (supplies ordered separately), field-replaceable fan trays, a 15.2 in deep chassis and a 1440 W budget with two 1600 W supplies. Choose the JL665A for a self-contained switch with its power supply built in; uplink transceivers are ordered separately.
Does the JL665A need a license or subscription to operate?
No. The JL665A runs AOS-CX with all base features included, among them BGP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM, VXLAN and EVPN. HPE offers an optional, term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack that adds application-based and reflexive policies, MACsec extensions for the WAN and Drop Exceptions; it adds no routing capability. HPE Aruba Networking Central is a separate, optional management subscription, and HPE states that a Central Advanced subscription also enables the Advanced Feature Pack features.
What condition is the JL665A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL665A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
