HPE 6300M Ethernet Switch
Best scalable switch for growing enterprise network infrastructures.
This is the ultimate workhorse for scaling enterprise networks without the usual management headaches. By leveraging a modular architecture and intelligent stacking, it trades off the simplicity of a fixed-port switch for the future-proof flexibility needed to handle modern IoT and cloud demands.
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Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- Network administrators needing streamlined automation and consistent management across their infrastructure
- IT teams managing large networks requiring simplified scaling and high availability
- Data center architects requiring flexible, high-speed connectivity for bandwidth-heavy environments
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious organizations needing simple, cost-effective connectivity for basic network access
- Small IT departments lacking the specialized training for advanced network orchestration
- Facilities managers with limited power capacity or restricted cooling infrastructure
Performance breakdown
Power Delivery Capacity
Massive 2880W PoE budget handles demanding IoT and high-density device deployments.
Scalability Potential
Virtual Stacking Framework allows seamless expansion up to ten interconnected units.
Network Intelligence
Aruba Gen7 ASIC architecture provides deep programmability for complex enterprise environments.
Security Integration
Dynamic Segmentation ensures unified policy enforcement across all wired and wireless traffic.
Connectivity Versatility
Smart Rate ports offer flexible multi-gigabit speeds for diverse hardware requirements.
Operational Reliability
Modular power redundancy and lifetime warranty ensure long-term mission-critical uptime.
Key Specs
Total Number of Network Ports
48
Port Types
RJ-45 Ethernet, SFP
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
50 Gbps
Management Type
Fully Managed
PoE Support
True
PoE Standard Supported
802.3bt
PoE Budget
2880 Watts
Mounting Type
Rack Mount
Ethernet Technology
Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Standard, Rack-mountable
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