R8Q70A HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200M 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch

*Product image shows a 1U rack-mountable modular switch with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4 SFP+ uplink ports, LED status indicators, and HPE branding on the front panel*

What's New

• 48-Port High-Density PoE+: Provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ with up to 1440W PoE budget, supporting up to 30W per port (Class 4) -5
• Modular Design with Hot-Swappable Components: Features 2 hot-swappable power supply slots and hot-swappable fans for enhanced resiliency -5
• VSF Stacking Technology: Supports stacking of up to 8 switches using built-in SFP+ ports for scalable, simplified management -5
• Gen7 ASIC Architecture: Powered by Aruba’s fully distributed Gen7 ASIC's delivering low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption -5
• Network Analytics Engine (NAE): Built-in analytics for real-time monitoring and accelerated troubleshooting -5

Product Overview

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200M 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ Switch (R8Q70A) is a next-generation stackable access switch designed for branch offices, campuses, and SMB networks. Powered by a Gen7 ASIC architecture and the AOS-CX operating system, it delivers fast, non-blocking Layer 3 switching with intelligent automation and visibility -5.

This modular model offers 48 Class 4 PoE ports with up to 30W per port and 4 SFP+ uplinks for high-performance connectivity. With support for 1440W PoE, hot-swappable power supplies, and stacking up to 8 members, it’s ideal for modern network environments supporting IoT, security devices, and wireless APs -5.

Enhanced with the HPE Aruba Network Analytics Engine, this switch allows advanced telemetry, REST API automation, dynamic segmentation, and seamless integration with Aruba Central or Multi-Edit Software -5.

Technical Specifications

Key Features

48-Port High-Density PoE+ with 1440W Budget

The R8Q70A provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with up to 1440W total PoE budget, supporting up to 30W per port. This enables direct powering of a large number of IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices without separate power injectors -5.

Modular Design with Hot-Swappable Components

Features 2 hot-swappable power supply slots and hot-swappable fans, providing enhanced resiliency and reducing downtime during maintenance. Power supplies are ordered separately, allowing flexible configuration -5.

VSF Stacking Technology

Support for up to 8 switches in a Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack using built-in SFP+ ports creates a single logical switch with simplified management, providing up to 384 ports of scalability -5.

Gen7 ASIC Architecture with Network Analytics Engine

Powered by Aruba’s fully distributed Gen7 ASIC's delivering low latency and adaptive power consumption. The Network Analytics Engine (NAE) provides built-in analytics for real-time monitoring and accelerated troubleshooting -5.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing

Supports enterprise-class Layer 3 connectivity with OSPF routing, ACLs, and robust QoS, enabling routed access designs and network segmentation -5.

Dynamic Segmentation with MACsec 256

Supports Dynamic Segmentation for consistent policy enforcement across wired and wireless networks, with MACsec 256 encryption on two uplink ports for port-level security -5.

Deployment Scenarios

High-Density Campus Access Layer

Ideal for large campus access layer deployments requiring PoE for hundreds of wireless access points and IP phones across multiple buildings.

Stacked Access Deployment

Multiple R8Q70A switches can be stacked using VSF technology to create a single logical switch with up to 384 ports, simplifying management in large wiring closets.

High-Power PoE Deployments

With 1440W PoE budget, the switch is ideal for high-density PoE deployments such as large-scale IP phone systems, extensive wireless access point coverage, or comprehensive security camera installations.

Distribution Layer Aggregation

Suitable for distribution layer switches needing to aggregate multiple 10G links from access layer switches in campus network environments.

Enterprise Core Edge

Can be deployed at the edge of enterprise core networks where high port density and PoE capability are required for powered devices.