Aruba CX 6300M 32-Port Smart Rate PoE Switch

Build high-density wired access connectivity around 32 1G ports, with 16 of those connections specified as Smart Rate ports supporting up to 5G and Class 8 PoE. This interface mix serves environments that retain standard Gigabit Ethernet endpoints while adding higher-speed, powered devices that need more bandwidth at the edge. MACsec capability adds link-layer protection for Ethernet traffic where secured wired connections are required. Two SFP56 interfaces provide 50G uplink connectivity, while two SFP28 interfaces provide 25G uplink connectivity. Providing both uplink interface types lets network architects match the switch to aggregation capacity and optical or direct-attach cabling requirements. The dedicated uplink interfaces preserve the 32 access connections for endpoint attachment rather than consuming edge ports for upstream connectivity. Aruba S4P41A is a CX 6300M configuration defined by its combination of 1G access density, 16 Smart Rate Class 8 PoE ports, 50G SFP56 interfaces, 25G SFP28 interfaces, and MACsec. It fits wired access designs where a single switch must accommodate conventional Gigabit devices, multi-gigabit powered endpoints, and high-capacity uplinks. Review endpoint power requirements, Smart Rate link speeds, and uplink media selections when sizing the switch for a deployment.