Aruba JL668A — CX 6300F 24×1G copper + 4×SFP56 (25/50G) stackable access/aggregation switch

What it is: An Aruba CX 6300F Series fixed-port switch for enterprise access, aggregation, or collapsible core. JL668A gives you 24 × 1GbE RJ-45 data ports (no PoE) plus 4 × SFP56 high-speed ports that run 1/10/25/50G for uplinks or VSF stacking. Runs AOS-CX, so you get modern telemetry/automation in a tidy 1U box.

Why buyers pick JL668A (plain English)

• Compact 1G edge with fast uplinks: perfect when 24 copper ports is the right density but you still want 25/50G to the core.

• Great for smaller closets/branches: keeps BOM simple and cost controlled.

• Stacks cleanly: VSF stacking makes multiple switches behave like one — easy growth, cleaner upgrades.

• 6300F value play: CX features with a fixed-hardware cost profile (internal PSU/fans).

60-second spec box (JL668A)

Access / downlink ports

• 24 × 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 (data only)

Uplinks / stacking

• 4 × SFP56 supporting 1G / 10G / 25G / 50G

• Commonly used for uplinks and/or VSF stack links

Stacking / HA

• VSF (Virtual Switching Framework), up to 10 members per stack

• High-bandwidth front-plane stacking over SFP56

Performance (series typical)

• Enterprise-class line-rate switching sized for full 1G edge with 25/50G uplinks

OS & management

• AOS-CX (Network Analytics Engine, REST APIs, automation-first)

• Managed via CLI/Web UI, Aruba Central, telemetry/SNMP

• OOB management port + USB console

Hardware profile (6300F trait)

• Fixed internal PSU (not hot-swap modular like 6300M)

• Fixed internal fans

Form factor

• 1U rack-mount, fixed depth

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

• Perfect for:

  • Smaller access closets or branches needing 24 copper ports

  • Sites modernizing uplinks to 25/50G while keeping endpoints on 1G

  • Compact aggregation/OOB roles

• Choose JL666A if you want the same 24-port layout with PoE+.

• Choose JL667A if you need 48×1G copper instead.

• Choose JL660A/JL662A if you need Smart Rate mGig + 60W PoE for AP-heavy floors.

TL;DR

JL668A is the CX 6300F “24 copper + fast uplink” switch: 24×1G RJ-45, 4×SFP56 up to 50G, VSF stacking, and AOS-CX ops — a neat, modern pick for smaller closets that still need real uplink muscle.