NEW HPE Aruba 6200m 24-Port Switch 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP (R8Q68A)
Overview
The HPE Aruba 6200m 24‑Port Switch (R8Q68A) is a versatile enterprise-grade Layer 3 access switch engineered for high-performance connectivity in campus, branch, and business networks. Featuring 24 Gigabit Class 4 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, it delivers reliable power and flexible network expansion for devices such as Aruba access points, IP phones, surveillance cameras, and IoT endpoints. With advanced security, scalability, and Aruba-centric management options—including support for Aruba Central—this switch provides efficient traffic handling, resilient uplinks, and simplified deployment for modern wired access environments.
Specifications
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Model: HPE Aruba 6200m 24-Port Switch (R8Q68A)
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Form Factor: Rackmount Layer 3 access switch
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Access Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet with Class 4 PoE
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PoE Standard: PoE+ / Class 4 (up to ~30 W per port)
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PoE Budget: (Varies by PSU; check exact SKU configuration)
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Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP (fiber) uplinks
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Switching Capacity: Up to ~176 Gbps total (non-blocking)
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Forwarding Rate: Approx. ~131 Mpps (typical)
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Layer Support: Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 (static routing, RIP)
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Management: CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Aruba Central cloud management
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VLAN Support: Yes (802.1Q VLANs)
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QoS: Yes (Layer 2/3/4 traffic prioritization)
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Security Features:
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802.1X authentication
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DHCP snooping
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ACLs (access control lists)
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Redundancy: STP/RSTP/MSTP support
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MTBF: High enterprise-grade reliability
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Cooling: Front-to-rear or selectable airflow (platform dependent)
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Power: Internal PSU with PoE budget supporting Class 4 devices
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Operating Temperature: ~0 °C to 45 °C / 32 °F to 113 °F
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Dimensions: Standard 1 RU rackmount
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Weight: Approx. enterprise access switch weight
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Regulatory: Safety and emissions certifications for enterprise deployment
