Detailed Specifications
HPE R8S90-61001 Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port PoE++ Switch
Overview
The HPE R8S90-61001 is a Layer 3 managed switch providing 48 HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit RJ-45 access ports with full PoE++ support, targeted at enterprise campus and top-of-rack deployments. It offers high-density 1/2.5/5 Gbps access plus modular uplinks supporting up to 25/50 GbE, meeting modern convergence demands. The 1U rack form-factor fits standard data-center or branch-office racks and integrates with the ArubaOS-CX platform for unified management and analytics. It supports advanced stacking and resilient architectures for high-availability networks.
Key Features
48 Smart Rate RJ-45 ports supporting 1G/2.5G/5G speeds
IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ delivering up to 60 W per port
Modular uplinks: support for 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP+ ports
System switching capacity up to 880 Gbps with <5 µs latency
Supports VSF stacking, BGP/EVPN/VXLAN routing, and MACsec encryption
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | R8S90-61001 |
| Product Type | Aruba CX 6300M 48-Port PoE++ Layer 3 Switch |
| Access Ports | 48 × Smart-Rate RJ-45 (1G/2.5G/5G) |
| Uplink/Stack Ports | 2 × SFP+ (1G/10G/25G/50G) or equivalent module |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt (PoE-Class 6) |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Up to 2,880 W for full-port 60 W each |
| System Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | ~660 Mpps |
| Latency (1G) | ~4.24 µs |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C |
| Form Factor (H × W × D) | 1.73 × 17.40 × 15.20 in (approx) |
| Weight | ~11.94 lbs |
| Stack Member Limit | Up to 10 switches per VSF stack |
| Software OS | ArubaOS-CX with automation & analytics |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad |
