HPE R8Q67A Aruba 6200M 24G 4SFP+ Access Switch
Overview
The HPE R8Q67A is a member of the Aruba CX 6200M Switch Series, a family of next-generation stackable access switches designed for the enterprise branch, campus, and SMB networks. This Layer 3 capable platform provides a reliable and secure foundation for modern networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications. It is engineered to deliver a consistent, more efficient operator experience by leveraging the powerful and programmable AOS-CX operating system, which is standardized across the entire Aruba CX switching portfolio. At its core, the switch is powered by Aruba Gen7 ASICs, ensuring very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption to handle bandwidth-intensive applications. A key technical advantage is the Aruba Virtual Stacking Framework (VSF), which allows up to eight switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical device. This VSF capability, utilizing the high-speed 10GbE SFP+ ports, provides both scalability and simplified management, reducing operational complexity as the network grows. Designed for resiliency and deployment flexibility, the R8Q67A is a modular unit in a 1U form factor. It supports hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fan trays for enhanced uptime in mission-critical environments. Management is streamlined through multiple options, including the cloud-native Aruba Central platform for unified single-pane-of-glass control, an intuitive Web GUI, or a traditional command-line interface (CLI), providing network administrators the flexibility to fit their operational model.
Key Features
- Stack up to 8 switches for simplified management.
- Unified AOS-CX operating system across the portfolio.
- Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans.
- Four built-in 1/10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks.
- Flexible management via Aruba Central, Web GUI, or CLI.
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