HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 JL677A 24-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x 1G/10G SFP+
- Smart-managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 1G Class 4 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ Uplinks, PoE+ (370W), Layer 2
Overview
HPE positions the CX 6100 Switch Series as a modern family of entry-level access switches for enterprise branch offices and SMB networks, built on the HPE Aruba Networking ASIC architecture and the AOS-CX operating system used across the CX portfolio. The JL677A is the 24-port PoE+ model: 24 Gigabit access ports with Class 4 PoE on a shared budget, four SFP+ uplinks that accept 1G or 10G optics, and VSF stacking of up to six switches managed as one. Its axis within the CX family is the upgrade path over time, from Gigabit to 10G uplinks and from one switch to a stack, where the CX 6000 stays on fixed 1G uplinks with no listed stacking. The closely matched JL678A shares the 24-port, 4x 1G/10G SFP+ layout without PoE.
Technical Details
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 JL677A is a Layer 2+ managed 1U rackmount switch with 24 Gigabit (10/100/1000BASE-T) access ports and four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, running AOS-CX. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.2 Mpps. The PoE budget is 370 W from its fixed 500 W power supply, shared by 24 IEEE 802.3at Class 4 ports at up to 30 W each, so the budget limits how many ports draw full power. It supports VSF stacking of up to six CX 6100 24- and 48-port switches on AOS-CX 10.16.1006 or later; HPE publishes no stacking bandwidth. It connects and powers wireless access points, IP phones and security cameras in branch and campus wiring closets.
Best For
The JL677A suits branch and campus wiring closets that need 24 PoE+ ports for wireless access points, IP phones and security cameras, 10G uplink capacity, and room to grow by stacking. A 370 W PoE budget is suitable for mixed deployments of these powered devices; actual device counts depend on each device's power draw.
Not suitable if:
- you need more than 24 access ports, since this model has 24
- you need uplinks faster than 10G, since the SFP+ uplinks are 1G/10G
- you need OSPF or BGP routing, since the CX 6100 documents list static routing
- you need to stack more than six switches, since VSF allows up to six members
- you need multigigabit access ports, since the access ports are 10/100/1000BASE-T
JL677A Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | None (switch software embedded, no subscription required to enable; no feature tiers) |
| License Detail / MTBF | None (switch software embedded, no subscription required to enable; no feature tiers; a separate software license is required only for HPE Aruba Networking NetEdit / Switch Multi-Edit); MTBF not published |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W (fixed 500 W power supply; IEEE 802.3at Class 4, up to 30 W per port) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G/10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | VSF (Virtual Switching Framework); requires AOS-CX 10.16.1006 or later |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.2 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 8,192 entries |
| Max Stack Members | 6 (mixed CX 6100 24- and 48-port switches only) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Flash | 16 GB eMMC |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Fixed 500 W power supply; 100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Redundant PSU | No (fixed power supply) |
| Cooling | Fixed fans |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.4 x 10.56 in (4.39 x 44.2 x 26.82 cm) |
| Weight | 9.24 lbs (4.19 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C), up to 5000 ft (1.5 km); derate 1 °C for every 1000 ft (305 m) from 5000 ft (1.5 km) to 10000 ft (3.0 km) |
| Software | |
| Operating System | AOS-CX |
JL677A Accessories
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| JL742A | Aruba X511 12-port Cable Guard |
| 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 |
| Cables | |
| J9281D | Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| J9283D | Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable |
| Transceivers | |
| J4858D | Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF Transceiver |
| J4859D | Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF Transceiver |
| J8177D | Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e Transceiver |
| J9150D | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF Transceiver |
| J9151E | Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF Transceiver |
FAQ
Does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 JL677A support PoE?
Yes. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 JL677A supplies IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet on all 24 access ports, at up to 30 W per port, from a 370 W budget on its fixed 500 W power supply. Because 24 ports at 30 W would need 720 W, the 370 W budget, not the port count, decides how many devices draw full power; actual counts depend on each device's draw. The data-only JL678A has the same port and uplink layout without PoE.
What transceivers do the JL677A uplinks use?
The JL677A has four 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports that automatically detect whether a 1G or 10G transceiver is installed. They take 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ optics; they are 1G/10G ports, so higher-speed optics are not supported. HPE lists 1G SFP SX, LX and RJ45 transceivers, 10G SFP+ SR, LR and BiDi transceivers, and 10G SFP+ direct attach copper cables for the CX 6100. Unsupported Transceiver Mode can enable other 1G and 10G transceivers, but HPE does not support them in that mode. Transceivers are sold separately.
Can the JL677A be stacked, and with which switches?
Yes. The JL677A supports VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) stacking of up to six members in a chain or ring topology, and the stack is managed as a single chassis. CX 6100 24- and 48-port switches stack with each other; HPE states that VSF between them and the 12-port CX 6100 is not supported. VSF links use the 1/10G SFP fiber and copper ports, and HPE states that VSF stacking requires AOS-CX 10.16.1006 or later. HPE does not publish a VSF stacking bandwidth.
What is the difference between the JL677A and the JL678A?
Both are 24-port CX 6100 switches with four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, 128 Gbps switching capacity, 95.2 Mpps forwarding, 4 GB DDR3 / 16 GB eMMC and six-member VSF stacking. The JL677A adds IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet with a 370 W budget and uses a 500 W fixed power supply; the JL678A has no PoE and a 65 W supply. The PoE model is also deeper and heavier: 26.82 cm and 9.24 lb versus 20.12 cm and 5.78 lb.
How does the JL677A compare with the CX 6000 R8N87A?
Both are 24-port Layer 2+ AOS-CX switches with 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports and a 370 W Class 4 PoE budget. The CX 6100 JL677A has four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, 128 Gbps switching capacity, 95.2 Mpps forwarding and six-member VSF stacking. The CX 6000 R8N87A has four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, 56 Gbps, 41.6 Mpps and no listed stacking. Choose the JL677A for 10G uplinks or a stack.
How is the JL677A managed?
The JL677A is a fully managed switch. HPE lists a web GUI, an industry-standard CLI, REST APIs, HPE Aruba Networking NetEdit for configuring many switches at once (NetEdit requires its own separate software license), and cloud-based or on-premises HPE Aruba Networking Central, which is an optional management subscription. The switch software itself is embedded, with no subscription required to enable it. Routing is static IPv4 and IPv6, and the CX 6100 data sheet also lists RIPv2 and RIPng; neither document lists OSPF or BGP.
What condition is the JL677A sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL677A is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
