JL676A Layer 2 Enterprise Access Switch with High-Capacity Uplinks
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba JL676A (Aruba CX 6100 48G 4SFP+) is a Layer 2 fully managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 4 integrated 10G SFP+ uplink ports. It delivers high-performance, energy efficiency, and simplified management for access layer deployments in enterprise branches and SMB networks.
Product Details and Features
| Item | Description |
| Model | JL676A |
| Series | Aruba CX 6100 |
| Access Ports | 48 × 1G RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 10G SFP+ |
| PoE Support | No |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Approx. 130 Mpps |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM, 16 GB flash |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Operating System | Aruba AOS-CX |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 only (VLAN, STP, ACL, QoS) |
| Stacking | Not supported |
| Power Supply | Fixed internal |
| Fans | Internal cooling |
| Console Ports | USB-C console, USB-A host |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Ideal For | Access switching in enterprise and SMB networks without PoE needs |
Product Highlights
48 full Gigabit Ethernet access ports with high forwarding performance
4 dedicated 10G SFP+ uplinks for scalable fiber aggregation
Fully managed Layer 2 switching with enterprise features and automation
Fan-cooled, rack-mountable, and energy efficient
Based on Aruba AOS-CX OS for simplified network operations and policy enforcement
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Support | Switching Capacity |
| JL676A | 48 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × 10G SFP+ | No | 176 Gbps |
| JL675A | 48 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Yes (370W) | 176 Gbps |
| JL678A | 24 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × 10G SFP+ | No | 128 Gbps |
| JL677A | 24 × 1G RJ45 | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Yes (370W) | 128 Gbps |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Access Ports | Uplinks | PoE Support | Use Case |
| JL676A | 48 × 1G | 4 × 10G SFP+ | No | High-density non-PoE deployments |
| JL675A | 48 × 1G | 4 × 10G SFP+ | Yes | High-density PoE switching |
| JL678A | 24 × 1G | 4 × 10G SFP+ | No | Compact edge with no PoE |
| JL679A | 12 × 1G | 2 × 10G SFP+ | Yes (139W) | Small branch PoE deployment |
