HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 6300F
The Aruba CX 6300F switch series is a family of fixed-configuration 1U stackable switches built for enterprise campus access and aggregation. Powered by the Aruba Gen7 ASIC and running AOS-CX, the 6300F provides built-in 10G/25G/50G uplinks, high-speed 200 Gbps VSF stacking for up to 10 switches, advanced BGP and OSPF Layer 3 routing, and hardware-accelerated telemetry with the Network Analytics Engine.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Aruba CX |
| Form factor | 1U fixed stackable switch |
| Released | Oct 2019 |
| Form factor | 1U fixed power and cooling rack switch |
| Downlink ports | 24 or 48 ports of 1GbE or Smart Rate multi-gigabit |
| Uplinks and stacking | 4x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports |
| Stacking bandwidth | Up to 200 Gbps VSF stacking bandwidth across up to 10 switches |
| Routing protocols | BGP, OSPF, VRF-lite, and static routing |
| Telemetry | Embedded Aruba Network Analytics Engine with distributed time-series database |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 6200F
- Next generation: HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 6300M
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE Aruba CX Aruba CX 6300F.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can 50G SFP56 ports be used for stacking and uplinks simultaneously?
Yes, ports can be flexibly assigned to VSF stacking or configured as high-speed uplinks to core network switches.
Does the 6300F support EVPN-VXLAN?
The 6300 family supports VXLAN encapsulation for building network fabrics across campus distributions.
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Sources
- HPE Aruba CX 6300F QuickSpecs (Aruba CX 6300F Switch Series QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE Aruba CX 6300F Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27