HPE Networking 6100 Switch
Best reliable network switch for growing small and mid-sized businesses.
This is the ideal workhorse for growing offices that need enterprise-grade reliability without the headache of complex licensing. It delivers robust power for your cameras and access points right out of the box, though you sacrifice the advanced, granular customization found in higher-end, more expensive hardware.
$1835.99
Who it's for
- IT administrators needing high-speed backbone and device connectivity
- Business owners prioritizing reliable, enterprise-grade network hardware
- Network managers seeking streamlined, cloud-based configuration tools
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for basic, unmanaged networking gear
- Novice users lacking foundational network protocol knowledge
- Small office operators with minimal traffic and simple requirements
Performance breakdown
Switching Capacity
Robust 128 Gbps throughput handles demanding branch office traffic with ease.
Management Simplicity
AOS-CX operating system makes network configuration intuitive and remarkably straightforward.
Uplink Versatility
Four 10G SFP+ ports provide essential high-speed connectivity for modern networks.
Scalability
Stackable architecture allows your network to grow alongside your business needs.
Security Features
Comprehensive access control and encryption protocols keep sensitive data well protected.
Operational Efficiency
Zero software licensing requirements significantly reduce long-term ownership costs.
Key Specs
Brand
Aruba
Model
6100 24G 4SFP+ Switch
Processor Clock Speed
1.016 GHZ
Processor Type
ARM A9
Flash Memory Installed
16 GB
RAM Installed
4 GB
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x
Features
ARP support, BOOTP support, DHCP client, DiffServ support, DNS client, Energy Efficient Ethernet, EntityMIB, Flow control, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), IPv6 addressing, IPv6 support, LACP support, LLDP support, LLDP-MED, Management Information Base (MIB), MLD snooping, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP), Network Access Control (NAC), Port based access control, Rapid Reconfiguration of Spanning Tree (RSTP), sFlow, SNMP support, SNTP support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), VLAN support
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
MAC Address Table Size
8192 entries
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