HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL666A 24-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 1G PoE+ ports, 4 x SFP/SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 uplinks (1/10/25/50G), PoE+ (370W), 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 JL666A is the 24-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 JL666A is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount switch with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56 uplinks, running AOS-CX. Switching capacity is 448 Gbps and the forwarding rate is 334 Mpps. It supports PoE+ up to 30 W per port from a fixed 370 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 JL666A suits smaller campus and branch closets that connect 1GbE endpoints and PoE+ powered devices and prefer a self-contained chassis. A 370 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 370 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
JL666A 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 | 370 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 | 448 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 334 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 | 10.91 lbs (4.95 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 |
JL666A Accessories
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| JL669B | • Aruba X751 Port to Power Fan Tray |
| JL761A | Aruba 6300M Power-to-Port Fan Tray |
| J9583A | • HPE X410 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mount Kit |
| J9583B | • Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mounting Kit |
| R9G48A | • Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable |
| R8Z87A | • Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable |
| R9J32A | • Aruba USB-A to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable |
| R9J33A | • Aruba USB-C to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable |
| S1H23A | • HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Bluetooth Adapter |
| JL487A | Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 0.65m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| JL488A | Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| JL489A | Aruba 25G SFP28 to SFP28 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| R0M46A | Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 0.65m DAC Cable |
| R0M47A | Aruba 50G SFP56 to SFP56 3m DAC Cable |
| Cables | |
| J9281D | • Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| J9283D | • Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| Power Supplies | |
| JL085A | • Aruba X371 12VDC 250W 100-240VAC Power Supply |
| JL086A | • Aruba X372 54VDC 680W 100-240VAC Power Supply |
| JL087A | • Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W 100-240VAC Power Supply |
| JL670A | • Aruba X372 54VDC 1600W 100-240VAC Power Supply |
| JL760A | • Aruba X371 12VDC 250W 100-240VAC Power-to-Port Power Supply |
| JL757A | • Aruba 6300M 250W 36-72VDC PSU |
| JL758A | • Aruba 6300M 1050W 36-72VDC |
| Transceivers | |
| J9054D | Aruba 100M SFP LC FX 2km MMF XCVR (J9054D) |
| J4858D | • Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF Transceiver |
| J4859D | • Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF Transceiver |
| J4860D | • Aruba 1G SFP LC LH 70km SMF Transceiver |
| J8177D | • Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e Transceiver |
| JL745A | • Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF TAA Transceiver |
| JL746A | • Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m SMF TAA Transceiver |
| JL747A | • Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m Cat5 TAA Transceiver |
| J9150D | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF Transceiver |
| J9151E | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver |
| J9153D | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC ER 40km SMF Transceiver |
| JL563B | • Aruba 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ-45 30m Cat6A Transceiver |
| J9152D | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LRM 220m MMF Transceiver |
| JL748A | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF TAA Transceiver |
| JL749A | • Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 10km SMF TAA Transceiver |
| JL484A | Aruba 25G SFP28 LC SR 100m MMF Transceiver |
| JL485A | Aruba 25G SFP28 LC SR 400m MMF Transceiver |
| JL486A | Aruba 25G SFP28 LC SR 10km SMF Transceiver |
| R0M48A | Aruba 50G SFP56 LC SR 100m MMF XCVR |
FAQ
How much PoE does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL666A provide?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F JL666A supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE+ up to 30 W per port on its 24 ports, from a 370 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 JL666A use?
The JL666A 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 24 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 JL666A switches can be stacked?
Up to 10. The JL666A 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 JL666A and the JL662A?
Both have 24 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports at up to 30 W, four SFP56 uplinks, VSF stacking, 448 Gbps and 334 Mpps. The JL666A is a CX 6300F with a built-in power supply, fixed fans, a fixed 370 W PoE budget and a 12.9 in deep chassis. The JL662A 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 720 W budget with two supplies. Choose the JL666A for a self-contained switch with its power supply built in; uplink transceivers are ordered separately.
Does the JL666A need a license or subscription to operate?
No. The JL666A 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 JL666A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL666A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
