HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F JL725B 24-Port PoE+ Switch with 4x 100M/1G/10G SFP+, 370 W PoE
- Managed, Rack-mountable, 24 x 1G Class 4 PoE ports (up to 30W/port), Fixed Uplinks (4 x 1/10G SFP+), PoE+ (370W), Layer 2/3 access
Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200 Switch Series is a family of stackable access switches for enterprise campus and branch wired access and SMB networks, built on the HPE Aruba Networking Gen7 ASIC and the HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System. The JL725B is the 24-port 370 W Class 4 PoE+ model of the fixed CX 6200F line, ordered as the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 24G Class-4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W Switch; it has a fixed power supply and fixed fans, where the modular CX 6200M uses hot-swappable power supplies and field-replaceable fans. This B-suffix model provides both USB-C and RJ-45 console ports, and HPE's QuickSpecs list its SFP+ uplinks at 100M as well as 1G and 10G. Routing is Layer 2+ access routing (static and access OSPF), and the optional term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack, supported from CX-OS 10.18, unlocks visibility and advanced security use cases without adding routing.
Technical Details
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F JL725B is a Layer 2+ managed 1U rackmount switch with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and four fixed 100M/1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, running AOS-CX. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.2 Mpps. It supplies IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE+ at up to 30 W per port from a 370 W PoE budget on its fixed power supply, so the budget limits how many ports draw the full 30 W at once. It supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 8 members with 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth. It powers and connects wireless access points, IP phones, IP cameras and wired IoT devices at the campus or branch access layer.
Best For
The JL725B suits campus and branch wiring closets that power wireless access points, IP phones and IP cameras alongside desktops and wired IoT devices. A 370 W PoE budget is suitable for mixed deployments of these powered devices; actual device counts depend on each powered device's power draw. Its four 100M/1G/10G SFP+ uplinks connect to the distribution layer.
Not suitable if:
- you need 60 W (Class 6) PoE on a port, since this switch delivers up to 30 W Class 4 PoE+ per port
- you need more than 370 W of total PoE power, since that is this switch's full PoE budget
- you need more than 24 access ports in one unit, since this model has 24
- you need BGP or multi-area OSPF, since unicast routing on this switch is limited to static routes, RIP/RIPng and single-area OSPF
- you need uplinks faster than 10G, since the four SFP+ uplinks top out at 10G
- you need 2.5G or 5G multigigabit access ports, since the access ports are 10/100/1000BASE-T
- you need redundant or hot-swappable power supplies, since this switch has a fixed power supply
JL725B Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | None (all base AOS-CX features included; optional term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack supported from CX-OS 10.18) |
| License Detail / MTBF | None (all base AOS-CX features included; optional term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack supported from CX-OS 10.18); MTBF not published |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W (fixed power supply; Class 4, up to 30 W per port) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 100M/1G/10G SFP+ (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.2 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 32,768 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 40 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
| ASIC | HPE Aruba Networking Gen7 ASIC |
| Flash | 16 GB eMMC |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Fixed power supply (up to 370 W of Class 4 PoE power); 100-127V/200-240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Redundant PSU | No (fixed power supply) |
| Cooling | Fixed fans |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.42 x 11.98 in (4.37 x 44.25 x 30.43 cm) |
| Weight | 9.68 lbs (4.39 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C) up to 5,000 ft; derate 1 °C for every 1,000 ft from 5,000 to 10,000 ft |
| Software | |
| Operating System | AOS-CX (HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System) |
JL725B Accessories
| Transceivers | HPE Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m MMF (J9150D) HPE Aruba 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF (J9151E) HPE Aruba 10G SFP+ LC ER 40km SMF (J9153D) HPE Aruba 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ-45 30m Cat6A (JL563B) HPE Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF (J4858D) HPE Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF (J4859D) HPE Aruba 1G SFP RJ-45 T 100m Cat5e (J8177D) |
| Cables | HPE Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable (R9G48B) HPE Aruba USB-A to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable (R9J32A) HPE Aruba USB-C to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable (R9J33A) |
| Rack kits | HPE X410 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mount Kit (J9583A) HPE Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mounting Kit (J9583B) |
FAQ
Does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F JL725B support PoE, and how much?
Yes. The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F JL725B supplies IEEE 802.3at Class 4 PoE+ at up to 30 W per port on all 24 access ports and also supports IEEE 802.3af and pre-standard powered devices. Power comes from a 370 W PoE budget on the switch's fixed power supply; there is no second power supply to raise it, so the budget limits how many ports draw the full 30 W at once. Always-on PoE keeps powered devices running during scheduled reboots and firmware upgrades.
What transceivers do the JL725B uplinks use?
The JL725B has four fixed SFP+ uplink ports that HPE's QuickSpecs list as 100M/1G/10G (the data sheet lists them as 1/10G), so they take 100M FX and 1G SFP optics, 10G SFP+ optics and 10G direct-attach cables; they do not support 25G optics. One footnote restricts this: HPE lists the 10G SFP+ LRM transceiver as natively supported only on the modular CX 6200M, not on the CX 6200F. Unsupported Transceiver Mode can enable non-HPE 1G and 10G optics, but HPE does not support the transceiver or cable when that mode is used. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many JL725B switches can you stack?
Up to 8. The JL725B supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking of up to 8 members in a chain or ring with 40 Gbps stacking bandwidth, and the members are managed as a single chassis. HPE's data sheet limits the stack to other 24- and 48-port CX 6200F and CX 6200M switches, so the 12-port CX 6200F and other CX series cannot join it. Stacks can span up to 10 km with long-range transceivers.
What is the difference between the JL725B and the JL724B?
Both are 24-port CX 6200F switches with 100M/1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, 128 Gbps switching, 95.2 Mpps forwarding and 40 Gbps VSF stacking. The JL725B adds IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (Class 4) at up to 30 W per port from a 370 W budget, while the JL724B has no PoE. Other differences documented by HPE include a deeper chassis for the JL725B (30.43 cm against 28.45 cm), a higher weight (4.39 kg against 3.77 kg) and an AC input range of 100-127V/200-240V against 100-120V/200-240V.
Does the JL725B need a license or subscription to operate?
No. The JL725B comes with the base AOS-CX feature set, including Layer 2 switching, VSF stacking and Layer 2+ routing with static routes, RIP/RIPng, single-area OSPFv2/OSPFv3 and ECMP. HPE lists an optional, term-based CX Advanced Feature Pack, supported from CX-OS 10.18, that unlocks visibility and advanced security use cases; application-based policy is one feature that requires it. The pack adds no routing capability and is not needed to operate the switch. HPE Aruba Central cloud or on-premises management is ordered separately as a subscription.
What condition is the JL725B sold in, and what warranty applies?
The JL725B is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by the Network Devices Inc. 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
