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HPE Aruba JL676A — Aruba CX 6100 Series Managed Gigabit Switch with 48×1G RJ45 Ports & 4×10G SFP+ Uplinks

Product Description

The HPE Aruba JL676A is a high‑performance enterprise access switch from the Aruba CX 6100 Series, designed to provide reliable and scalable wired connectivity for campus access, branch offices, and SMB networks. It combines a large number of Gigabit Ethernet ports with flexible 10 Gigabit uplinks, making it ideal for high‑density end‑point deployments and uplinks to aggregation layers.

Featuring 48 × 10/100/1000 BASE‑T ports and 4 × 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports, the JL676A supports both copper and fiber connectivity to servers or aggregation switches. It delivers a total switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 98.6 Mpps, ensuring smooth performance for typical enterprise traffic loads.

The switch offers flexible management options, including Aruba Central cloud management, CLI, Web GUI, and Aruba NetEdit for automation and configuration simplicity. With robust Layer 2 feature support and optional Power‑over‑Ethernet (PoE) support (up to ~370 W depending on model), the JL676A is suitable for powering wireless access points, IP phones, and other edge devices.

Packaged in a rack‑mountable 1U form factor with fixed power and fans, the JL676A delivers enterprise‑class reliability in wiring closets, branch environments, and campus access deployments.

Model Type

Managed Layer 2/Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Category

Networking – Enterprise Access / Campus Edge Switch

Key Features

48 × 1G RJ45 Ports — Provides extensive wired connectivity for user devices and access layer endpoints.

4 × 1G/10G SFP+ Uplinks — High‑speed fiber or DAC uplinks to core/aggregation switches.

Switching Capacity 176 Gbps — Ensures stable throughput for enterprise edge traffic.

Forwarding Rate 98.6 Mpps — Efficient packet processing for demanding workloads.

Flexible Management — Supports Aruba Central, NetEdit, CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP for unified control.

PoE Support (optional) — Some units support up to ~370 W PoE for APs, phones, cameras, and IoT devices (model dependent).

Robust Layer 2 & Basic L3 Capabilities — VLANs, ACLs, static routing support and multicast group management for typical enterprise edge needs.

1U Rack‑Mount Design — Standard rack form factor for wiring closets and network racks.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise Access Layer — Connects workstations, VoIP phones, and access points in campus networks.

Branch Office Networking — Ideal for distributed sites requiring reliable wired access.

High‑Density Wireless Deployments — Powers and uplinks support large numbers of Wi‑Fi access points.

PoE Device Infrastructure — Provides PoE power for cameras, phones, and IoT sensors when supported.