The Access Switch That Makes Your 25GbE Server NICs Worth the Upgrade
Your servers have 25GbE NICs. Your core switch has 100GbE ports. The access switch between them — the one your servers actually plug into — is a 10GbE model from 2019. Your 25GbE NICs are negotiating down to 10GbE. The HPE Aruba 6300M is the access switch that fixes this: 24 ports of 25GbE SFP28 (or 10GbE/1GbE via SFP+ optics), 4 built-in 100GbE uplink ports, and ArubaOS-CX with AOS-CX NetEdit for API-driven automation. It is the access layer upgrade that unlocks the server NIC investment you already made.
المواصفات الفنية
| معامل | تخصيص |
|---|---|
| نموذج | HPE Aruba 6300M (JL658A or equivalent 24-port model) |
| الموانئ | 24x SFP28 (25GbE/10GbE/1GbE), 4x QSFP28 (100GbE/40GbE/25GbE/10GbE uplink) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.07 Bpps |
| Latency | < 600 ns (cut-through) |
| Packet Buffer | 32 MB shared |
| MAC Addresses | 102,400 entries |
| VLANs | 2,048 active |
| Routing | Static, OSPFv2/v3, BGP (limited), VRRP, ECMP (64-way), PBR |
| VXLAN | VXLAN L2 gateway, EVPN (control plane via Aruba Central or external EVPN controller) |
| QoS | 802.1ص, DSCP, PFC, ETS, DCBX |
| Stacking | Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) — up to 8 switches in a single logical stack |
| إدارة | ArubaOS-CX 10.x: Web GUI, CLI, REST API, Python scripts (on-box), Ansible, Terraform, NetEdit, Aruba Central cloud management |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry (gRPC, Netconf/YANG), sFlow, SNMP v2/v3, REST |
| إمدادات الطاقة | 2x hot-swappable, 1+1 redundant, AC or DC options |
| المشجعين | 4x hot-swappable, N+1 redundant |
| عامل الشكل | 1U rack-mount, front-to-back airflow (reversible) |
| Physical | 440 x 352 x 44 مم (1يو), ~7 kg |
| Temperature | 0C to 45C |
| ضمان | HPE Limited Lifetime Warranty (hardware), 90-day software (extendable via Aruba Central subscription) |
Aruba 6300M vs Dell S5248F-ON vs Cisco Nexus 9300
| ميزة | Aruba 6300M | Dell S5248F-ON | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25GbE Ports | 24x SFP28 | 48x SFP28 | 48x SFP28 |
| 100GbE Uplinks | 4x QSFP28 | 8x QSFP28 | 6x QSFP28 |
| نظام التشغيل | ArubaOS-CX (Python, REST API on-box) | Dell OS10 (Debian Linux-based) | NX-OS (proprietary) |
| Cloud Management | Aruba Central (included with subscription) | Optional (OpenManage Network Integration) | DNA Center (separate license) |
| Stacking | VSF (8 switches) | VLT (2 switches) | vPC (2 switches) |
| Best for | Access layer in Aruba-based networks | ToR in leaf-spine, OS10 automation ecosystem | Enterprise data center, NX-OS shops |
| Relative Price (24-ميناء) | 100 percent | ~80 percent (48-port at comparable price) | ~130 percent |
Compatible Transceivers
SFP28 ports accept SFP28 SR/LR optics or SFP28 DAC cables (1-5م). QSFP28 ports accept QSFP28 DAC, AOC, or QSFP28 SR4/LR4 optics. HPE-branded transceivers recommended; HPE supports third-party transceivers with a transceiver enablement license on ArubaOS-CX.
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We supply Aruba 6300M switches with factory-direct pricing, HPE lifetime warranty, and global shipping. Aruba Central subscription available for cloud management.
