REFURBISHED
Aruba
Aruba R8N85A Refurbished — 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
MPN: R8N85A
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The Aruba R8N85A is a refurbished, professionally tested HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch, reset to factory defaults and verified port-by-port before shipment. Part of the Aruba CX 6000 Series, this 1U managed access switch delivers 48 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet access ports, four 1G SFP uplink ports, and a 370W Class 4 PoE budget — giving you the headroom to support access points, VoIP phones, IP cameras, and IoT endpoints from a single platform.Powered by Aruba's AOS-CX operating system, the R8N85A provides consistent Layer 2 enterprise switching with ACLs, QoS, and static routing built in. A 104 Gbps switching capacity, 77.3 Mpps forwarding rate, and 1.9 µs latency at 1 Gbps ensure responsive performance across high-density access environments. Zero-Touch Provisioning, Aruba Central cloud management, Web GUI, CLI, and REST API support give network teams full flexibility in how they deploy and operate the switch. The side-to-side airflow design makes it well-suited for standard wiring closets and distributed edge locations.
At $890, this refurbished Aruba R8N85A delivers enterprise-grade PoE switching at a significant savings over new list pricing — without compromising on reliability. WhaleyComm's ISO 9001, R2v3, and e-Stewards certified refurbishment process means every unit leaves our facility performing exactly as the manufacturer intended.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Aruba (HPE)
MPN
R8N85A
Series
CX 6000
Product Type
Managed Access Switch
Condition
Refurbished
Access Ports
48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (Class 4)
Uplink Ports
4 x 1G SFP
PoE Budget
370W
PoE Standard
Class 4
Switching Capacity
104 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
77.3 Mpps
Packet Buffer
12.38 MB
Latency (1 Gbps)
1.9 µs
Jumbo Frames
Up to 9,198 bytes
MAC Address Table
8,192 entries
Operating System
Aruba AOS-CX
Layer
Layer 2 / Layer 3 (static routing)
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mountable
Airflow
Side-to-Side
Ideal Use Cases
Branch Office Access Switching
The R8N85A provides enterprise-grade PoE+ connectivity and cloud management via Aruba Central, making it straightforward to deploy and operate across distributed branch locations with minimal on-site IT resources.
Midsize Business Wired Networks
With 48 PoE+ access ports and a 370W power budget, this switch comfortably handles the combined load of wireless APs, IP phones, and workstations common in midsize business environments.
Enterprise Edge and Wiring Closet Deployment
Its 1U form factor, side-to-side airflow, and Zero-Touch Provisioning make the R8N85A easy to rack and bring online quickly at the network edge, reducing deployment time across multi-site enterprises.
High-Density IoT and IP Camera Environments
Class 4 PoE on all 48 access ports supports power-hungry IoT endpoints and HD IP security cameras without requiring external injectors or additional power infrastructure.
Cloud-Managed Network Modernization
AOS-CX and native Aruba Central integration allow IT teams to manage, monitor, and automate this switch alongside the broader Aruba wired and wireless portfolio from a single cloud dashboard.
What's Included
HPE Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
US Power Cord
Rack Mounts
Console Cable
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25+ years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
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COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
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It is designed to operate within the broader Aruba CX 6000 Series ecosystem and integrates with Aruba's wired and wireless network portfolio.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
✓
The Aruba R8N85A runs AOS-CX and is compatible with Aruba Central for cloud-based management and monitoring.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
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Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The R8N85A provides a 370W PoE budget shared across all 48 access ports, each supporting Class 4 PoE+. This allows the switch to power a mix of wireless access points, IP phones, security cameras, and IoT devices simultaneously, subject to the total 370W limit.
The switch includes four 1G SFP uplink ports, which accept standard SFP transceivers for either fiber or copper connections. This provides flexibility for connecting the switch to aggregation or distribution layer equipment over the medium best suited to your environment.
The R8N85A runs Aruba's AOS-CX operating system and supports management via Aruba Central (cloud), Web GUI, CLI, and REST API. It also supports Zero-Touch Provisioning, which simplifies initial deployment in branch and distributed enterprise environments.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Aruba R8N85A Refurbished — 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
$890.00
