Detailed Specifications
HPE R8S91-61001 Aruba 6300M 48-Port Smart Rate Switch
Overview
The HPE R8S91-61001 is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch from the Aruba CX 6300M series, engineered for demanding enterprise campus, branch, and data center applications. It addresses the need for scalable, high-speed connectivity required by modern wireless access points, IoT devices, and an increasing number of client devices. This switch provides a robust foundation for networks that require high resiliency and simplified management. At its core, the switch leverages the powerful and programmable ArubaOS-CX operating system, which automates and simplifies many critical network tasks. This model features 48 Smart Rate ports that support speeds of 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G, offering flexible connectivity for a diverse range of devices. This multi-gigabit capability ensures that network infrastructure is not a bottleneck for high-performance Wi-Fi 6/6E access points and other bandwidth-intensive endpoints. Designed for operational efficiency, the R8S91-61001 is a 1U rack-mountable unit that fits seamlessly into standard network racks. It supports Aruba's Virtual Switching Framework (VSF), enabling up to 10 switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical device. Management is streamlined through the cloud-native Aruba Central platform, which provides zero-touch provisioning, centralized configuration, and AI-powered monitoring for the entire network infrastructure.
