Aruba JL676A — CX 6100 48×1G access with 4× 10G SFP+ uplinks (non-PoE)

What it is: An Aruba CX 6100 Series entry-level access switch for branches, SMB, and campus edge. JL676A is the 48-port, non-PoE model: 48 × 1GbE RJ-45 ports for everyday wired clients, plus 4 × SFP+ uplinks that run 1/10G. It runs AOS-CX, so the CLI/telemetry/ops feel like the rest of the CX family—just in a simpler, value-focused chassis.

Why buyers pick JL676A (plain English)

• Lots of 1G ports, no PoE tax: ideal when endpoints don’t need power (PCs, printers, thin clients).

• 10G uplinks built in: 4 SFP+ uplinks keep your access layer from choking your aggregation/core.

• Modern CX operations at entry price: same AOS-CX look/feel, automation hooks, and Aruba Central support.

• Low-touch reliability: designed for “install it and let it run” access closets.

60-second spec box (JL676A)

Access / downlink ports

• 48 × 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 (data only)

Uplinks

• 4 × SFP+ supporting 1G / 10G

Switching / performance (series typical)

• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps

• Forwarding: ~131 Mpps class (line-rate)

OS & management

• AOS-CX

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

• Supports templating/automation workflows common to CX

Layer / features

• Enterprise L2 + static routing (L3-lite), ACLs, QoS, sFlow, IPv6

Stacking

• No VSF stacking on CX 6100 (single-box access)

Form factor

• 1U rack-mount, fixed PSU/fans

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

• Perfect for:

  • Branch or campus access closets with standard 1G clients

  • Environments needing 10G uplinks but no PoE

• Choose CX 6100 PoE models if you need powered ports for APs/phones/cameras.

• Step up to CX 6200/6300 if you need VSF stacking, hot-swap PSUs/fans, or deeper L3 at the edge.

TL;DR

JL676A is the CX 6100 “48-port gigabit edge with 10G uplinks” switch: 48×1G copper, 4×10G SFP+, AOS-CX ops, and a simple, reliable non-PoE access footprint.