S0M85-61001 HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48 Ports Switch

HPE S0M85-61001 48 Port Switch

The HPE S0M85-61001 Aruba Networking CX 6200F switch is a high-performance, rack-mountable solution designed for enterprise-grade connectivity. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting Class 4 PoE and 4 SFP uplinks, it delivers reliable power and data transmission. Featuring a 740W PoE budget, advanced stacking capabilities, and robust Layer 3 management, this switch ensures seamless scalability and efficient network operations.

Product Information

• Brand Name: HPE
• Part Number: S0M85-61001
• Device Type: Managed 48-Port Layer 3 Stackable Switch

Extended Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
• Cooling Direction: Front and side to back airflow
• Subtype: Gigabit Ethernet
• 48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ ports
• 4 x 100/1000 SFP uplink slots
• PoE+ support with a total budget of 740W
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Throughput: 130.9 Mpps
• Latency: 2.28 µs (1 Gbps), 1.46 µs (10 Gbps)
• Stacking bandwidth: 40 Gbps
• Packet buffer size: 8 MB
• IPv4 ACL entries (ingress): 5120
• IPv6 ACL entries (ingress): 1280
• MAC ACL entries (ingress): 5120
• IPv4 host table capacity: 8192
• IPv6 host table capacity: 8192
• MAC address table: 32,768 entries
• Jumbo frame support: 9220 bytes
• Maximum stack units: 8

Protocols

Routing Support

• RIP-2, OSPFv2, OSPFv3
• IGMPv2, IGMPv3
• MLDv2 multicast support

Management and Encryption

• Remote management via RMON, CLI, MIB
• Encryption algorithms: SSL, FIPS 140-2
• Authentication: SSH, Radius, TACACS+, SSH2

Advanced Features

• VRRP support for redundancy
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Uni-directional Link Detection (UDLD)
• Deficit Weighted Round Robin (DWRR)
• Class of Service (CoS) and Type of Service (ToS)
• BPDU handling and PoE Class 4
• Rapid PVST+ and LLDP
• Egress Queue Shaping (EQS)

Compliance

Industry Certifications

• IEEE 802.3, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.3ab
• IEEE 802.1p, 802.3af, 802.1w, 802.1s
• IEEE 802.1t, 802.1v, 802.1ab (LLDP)
• IEEE 802.1ak, 802.3at, 802.1ax

Hardware Components

Processor and Memory

• CPU: ARM Cortex-A72, 1.8 GHz
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM
• Flash storage: 16 GB

Connectivity Options

Interfaces

• 48 x RJ-45 PoE+ ports (30W each)
• 4 x SFP uplink slots
• 1 x USB-C console
• 1 x RJ-45 console
• 1 x management port
• 1 x USB Type-A host

Power and Efficiency

Power Supply

• Internal power unit
• Voltage: AC 100–120/200–240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Certification: 80 Plus Gold

HPE 48G Switch Overview

The HPE S0M85-61001 Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class 4 PoE 4SFP 740W Stacking Distance 48 Ports Managed Rack-Mountable Switch represents a highly scalable switching solution engineered for organizations demanding consistent performance, intelligent automation, and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. Designed to support campus networks, branch environments, enterprise edge deployments, and high-density device connectivity scenarios, this switching platform delivers predictable performance while maintaining operational simplicity across expanding infrastructures. The architecture behind this managed switch prioritizes reliability, programmability, and real-time analytics, enabling IT teams to deploy mission-critical applications without experiencing latency bottlenecks or connectivity interruptions. Built to accommodate evolving enterprise networking requirements, this category of Aruba CX 6200F switches focuses on delivering resilient wired connectivity capable of supporting modern digital transformation initiatives. Organizations implementing cloud-based workflows, unified communications, wireless access expansion, IoT deployments, and high-bandwidth collaboration platforms benefit from a switching backbone that maintains stable throughput under heavy workloads. The integration of enterprise-grade switching intelligence allows administrators to maintain visibility across connected endpoints while enforcing consistent network policies across distributed environments.

High-Density 48-Port

The 48-port Gigabit Ethernet configuration ensures extensive endpoint connectivity across enterprise floors, educational campuses, healthcare environments, and corporate workspaces where device density continues to increase. Each port provides reliable wired performance suitable for desktop systems, wireless access points, IP phones, surveillance devices, and edge computing endpoints. High port density eliminates the need for multiple switching layers in many deployment scenarios, simplifying cabling infrastructure while reducing hardware overhead. Network administrators managing expanding user bases rely on dense switching solutions capable of maintaining performance consistency even during peak traffic periods. The CX 6200F switching platform processes simultaneous traffic streams efficiently, ensuring that application responsiveness remains uninterrupted regardless of user demand. Advanced packet buffering and switching capacity enable stable communication across connected devices without packet loss or congestion issues that often affect legacy switching equipment.

Optimized Network Segmentation

Enterprise networks increasingly depend on logical segmentation strategies to isolate applications, departments, and services for security and performance optimization. The Aruba CX 6200F series provides intelligent traffic management capabilities that enable network segmentation using VLAN configurations and policy-based routing methodologies. These capabilities allow IT teams to enforce separation between operational systems, guest networks, voice communications, and business-critical workloads while maintaining unified management visibility. Through advanced traffic prioritization mechanisms, latency-sensitive applications such as voice over IP, video conferencing platforms, and real-time collaboration tools receive prioritized bandwidth allocation. This ensures uninterrupted communication quality even during heavy data transfers occurring elsewhere within the network environment.

Class 4 Power over Ethernet

The integrated Class 4 Power over Ethernet functionality provides power delivery directly through Ethernet cabling, eliminating the need for separate electrical installations for connected devices. With a substantial 740W PoE power budget, the Aruba CX 6200F switch enables simultaneous powering of multiple high-consumption endpoints such as Wi-Fi access points, IP surveillance cameras, smart lighting systems, and communication devices. This capability significantly reduces deployment complexity while improving installation efficiency across enterprise environments. Modern network infrastructures increasingly depend on powered edge devices that require stable electrical delivery combined with high-speed data transmission. By consolidating both functions into a single infrastructure component, this managed switch minimizes operational overhead and simplifies maintenance processes.

Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3

The managed switching capabilities of the Aruba CX 6200F platform extend beyond traditional connectivity functions by incorporating advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking intelligence. Enterprises requiring scalable routing functionality at the access layer gain enhanced traffic optimization and simplified network design. Dynamic routing support enables efficient communication between segmented networks without introducing unnecessary latency. Intelligent forwarding decisions improve application delivery speed while maintaining network stability under fluctuating traffic conditions. This level of control supports enterprise digital ecosystems that depend heavily on cloud integration, virtualization platforms, and distributed application environments.

Stacking Technology

The stacking distance capability included within the Aruba CX 6200F category enables multiple switches to operate as a unified logical system. Stacking simplifies management by allowing administrators to configure and monitor several switches through a single interface. This feature significantly reduces management complexity while improving redundancy and scalability across enterprise deployments. As organizations expand operations or increase device density, stacking functionality allows seamless addition of new switching units without redesigning existing infrastructure. The unified control plane ensures synchronized configuration policies across stacked devices, minimizing inconsistencies that can compromise network performance or security.

Simplified Network Management

Managing multiple standalone switches can introduce operational challenges, particularly in large-scale environments. By consolidating control through stacking architecture, administrators benefit from centralized monitoring, firmware updates, and configuration management. This reduces administrative workload while improving visibility across the entire switching ecosystem.

High-Speed Connectivity

The inclusion of four SFP uplink ports enables flexible high-speed connectivity between access switches and aggregation or core network layers. Fiber uplink support allows extended transmission distances while maintaining signal integrity, making the switch suitable for large campuses and multi-building deployments. High-speed uplinks prevent bottlenecks between access and backbone layers, ensuring consistent data flow across the network infrastructure. Organizations implementing virtualization platforms, data-intensive applications, or centralized storage solutions benefit from uplink capacity capable of supporting sustained traffic volumes. Fiber connectivity enhances reliability by minimizing electromagnetic interference commonly associated with copper connections.

Aggregation Layer Optimization

Efficient uplink connectivity ensures that traffic from multiple access ports aggregates smoothly into higher-capacity network layers. This prevents congestion during simultaneous data transfers originating from numerous endpoints. High-speed uplinks are particularly valuable in environments supporting video surveillance networks, enterprise resource planning systems, and cloud-hosted applications requiring constant synchronization.

Rack-Mountable

The rack-mountable chassis design supports streamlined installation within standardized data center and network cabinet environments. Efficient airflow management contributes to thermal stability, ensuring reliable performance during continuous operation. Enterprise IT teams benefit from predictable installation processes compatible with existing infrastructure layouts. Physical durability and optimized hardware engineering allow the switch to operate reliably in demanding enterprise environments where uptime and stability remain essential. Structured rack deployment simplifies cable management while maintaining organized network infrastructure capable of supporting ongoing expansion.