Keep wired access and PoE endpoints running at the pace of your network. The HPE Aruba Networking 6300L 48SR5 CL8 2L 2Y combines 48 Smart Rate ports with PoE++ support, giving you the flexibility to connect 100M, 1G, 2.5G, and 5G devices on the same access layer. That matters when your environment includes Wi-Fi access points, cameras, phones, and other endpoints that no longer fit neatly into a single speed tier. Two 50G SFP56 uplinks and two 25G SFP28 uplinks provide the headroom needed for aggregation and upstream connectivity, reducing bottlenecks as edge traffic grows. Layer 3 capability adds routing control where it belongs, closer to the access edge, while the rack-mountable design fits standard infrastructure deployments. This model is a strong fit for teams that need more than basic switching. It is designed for environments where port density, multi-gig access, and PoE power delivery must all work together without compromise. For organizations standardizing on Aruba switching, it offers a practical way to support current endpoints and leave room for higher-bandwidth devices without replacing the access layer again soon.