The Aruba CX 4100i Switch Series is a ruggedized Ethernet access switching platform designed to extend enterprise networks into challenging and harsh operating environments.

Built for locations where standard enterprise switches may not be suitable, the CX 4100i Series combines reliable Layer 2 connectivity, high-power PoE, flexible management, and durable hardware in compact deployment options.

The series is suitable for environments such as:

• Parking areas
• Warehouses
• Industrial facilities
• Sub-station applications
• Railway environments
• Other harsh or demanding locations

Ruggedized Ethernet for Challenging Environments

The Aruba CX 4100i Series provides a combination of performance, security, and simplified network operation within a ruggedized switching platform.

Its design allows businesses to extend wired enterprise connectivity beyond traditional office and carpeted environments into areas exposed to challenging environmental conditions.

Enterprise-Class Layer 2 Connectivity

The CX 4100i Series provides high-performance Layer 2 switching with support for several enterprise networking capabilities.

These include:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Robust Quality of Service (QoS)
• Static routing
• IPv6 support

These capabilities allow organizations to connect and manage devices throughout industrial and enterprise facilities while maintaining network traffic control and security.

Robust Protection

The Aruba CX 4100i Series is designed to operate in environments where switches may be exposed to continuous vibration, shock, and other demanding physical conditions.

The platform provides:

• Protection suitable for sub-station applications
• High tolerance to constant vibration
• Resistance to shock
• Electronic immunity suitable for railway applications

This ruggedized construction makes the CX 4100i Series suitable for infrastructure environments where standard office-based switches may not provide the required durability.

Compact and Flexible Deployment

The Aruba CX 4100i Series provides two compact deployment options.

Available configurations include:

• 12-port DIN rail mount switch
• 24-port 1U rack mount switch

Both models include built-in high-speed:

• 1GbE uplinks
• 10GbE uplinks

These options provide organizations with flexibility when deploying switching infrastructure in industrial, branch, or space-constrained environments.

High Power PoE

The Aruba CX 4100i Series provides flexible Power over Ethernet capabilities designed to support different connected devices.

The platform combines:

• Class 6 PoE delivering up to 60W
• Class 4 PoE delivering up to 30W

These PoE capabilities can be used to power a variety of compatible devices, including:

• IoT devices
• Wireless access points
• User devices

The combination of Class 4 and Class 6 PoE allows organizations to support devices with different power requirements through the same switching platform.

Extended Operating Temperatures

The Aruba CX 4100i Series is designed to extend wired networking into environments exposed to extreme temperatures.

The switches support operating temperatures ranging from:

• -40°C to 70°C

This extended temperature range allows the platform to operate in locations outside traditional climate-controlled office and data center spaces.

Flexible Network Management

The Aruba CX 4100i Series provides several options for configuring, managing, and programming the switching environment.

Available management capabilities include:

• Aruba Central
• Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Switch Web GUI
• Aruba NetEdit
• AOS-CX operating system
• REST APIs

The fully programmable architecture gives organizations flexibility in how they manage the CX 4100i switching platform.

Aruba CX 4100i Series Models

The CX 4100i Series includes two main configurations designed for different deployment requirements.

Aruba CX 4100i 12-Port 1GbE DIN Mount Switch

The Aruba CX 4100i 12-Port Switch provides:

• 12 x 1GbE ports
• 8 x Class 4 PoE ports
• 4 x Class 6 PoE ports
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• DIN rail mount design

Its compact DIN rail architecture makes it suitable for industrial and space-constrained environments where traditional rack mounting may not be practical.

Aruba CX 4100i 24-Port 1GbE Switch

The Aruba CX 4100i 24-Port Switch provides:

• 24 x 1GbE ports
• 20 x Class 4 PoE ports
• 4 x Class 6 PoE ports
• 4 x SFP+ ports
• 1U rack mount design

This configuration provides increased port density while maintaining the ruggedized design and high-power PoE capabilities of the CX 4100i Series.

Ruggedized Access Switching for Enterprise Networks

The Aruba CX 4100i Switch Series provides organizations with a rugged Layer 2 switching platform designed for environments beyond traditional office spaces.

With 12- and 24-port configurations, Class 4 and Class 6 PoE, built-in 1/10GbE uplinks, extended operating temperatures, ruggedized protection, and flexible AOS-CX management, the series provides a practical solution for extending enterprise network connectivity into industrial and demanding environments.