HPE JL679A

CX 6100 Series - 12-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 2× 1G/10G SFP+ Uplinks

The HPE Aruba JL679A CX 6100 is a compact, high-performance Layer 2 access switch delivering 12 PoE+ Gigabit ports and dual 10 GbE uplinks. Designed for enterprise branch offices, SMBs, and quiet workspace deployments, this switch provides powerful features and secure connectivity in a fanless, silent chassis.

Features

Built on Aruba's modern AOS-CX platform, the JL679A delivers robust switching with programmable REST APIs, centralized cloud management via Aruba Central, and automated configuration through NetEdit - all without extra software licenses. With 139 W of PoE budget, it can power multiple APs, cameras, or IoT devices directly over Ethernet.

Advanced Options

The switch includes high-speed connectivity options with two 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks and two 1G RJ-45 uplinks, eliminating bottlenecks in edge networks . It offers enterprise-grade Layer 2 features×including VLANs, ACLs, IGMP snooping×and static routing with IPv6, simplifying deployment at the network edge.

Product Key Features

• • 12× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports with 139 W total PoE power budget

  • 2× built-in 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks (plus 2× 1G RJ-45 uplinks)

  • Fanless, silent 1U design×perfect for noise-sensitive deployments

  • Powered by Aruba AOS-CX with REST APIs, Aruba Central & NetEdit support

  • Layer 2 switching with static routing, VLANs, ACLs, IPv6, QoS

  • Compact, energy-efficient unit with low-latency performance

Reliability & Performance

Designed for continuous operation, the JL679A runs silently, thanks to its fanless cooling, while consuming only ~22 W idle and scaling modestly under full loadThe built-in Aruba ASIC ensures low-latency (<1.5 μs at 1 GbE, <1.8 μs at 10 GbE) performance . Its PoE capability supports endpoint devices seamlessly, all within a license-free, secure, programmable infrastructure.

Key Features :

• • 12× Gigabit RJ-45 PoE+ ports (139 W total)

  • 2× 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports + 2× 1G RJ-45 uplinks

  • Layer 2 switching with VLANs, ACLs, QoS, IGMP snooping, static routing, IPv6

  • Silent fanless cooling in compact 1U chassis

  • Aruba AOS-CX OS with REST API, Aruba Central, and NetEdit support

  • Secure design with DHCP snooping, 802.1X, and advanced ACLs

Specification	Details
Model Number	JL679A
Product Series	Aruba CX 6100 Series
Product Type	12-Port PoE+ Gigabit Layer 2 Access Switch
RJ-45 Access Ports	12× 10/100/1000 Mbps (PoE+)
PoE Power Budget	139 W total, IEEE 802.3af/at (Class 4)
Uplink Ports	2× 1G/10G SFP+ + 2× 1G RJ-45
Switching Capacity	68 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	45.1 Mpps
ASIC Latency Performance	1 GbE: ~1.5 µs, 10 GbE: ~1.8 µs
Packet Buffer	12.38 MB (Ingress/Egress)
Memory & CPU	Dual-core 1.016 GHz ARM Cortex-A9; 4 GB DDR3 + 16 GB eMMC
Management	Web UI, CLI, REST APIs, Aruba Central, NetEdit
Security & QoS	VLANs, ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, IGMP snooping, QoS
Power Consumption	Idle ~22 W; Max ~170 W PoE
Cooling	Fanless, side-to-side airflow
Dimensions (H×W×D)	1.73″ × 10.0″ × 10.04″
Weight	~2.78 kg (6.13 lbs)