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REFURBISHED
Aruba
Aruba R8N87A CX 6000 24G PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
MPN: R8N87A
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Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
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Customers
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Aruba R8N87A is a CX 6000 Series 24-port Gigabit PoE switch professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment. With 24 x 1GbE RJ-45 ports delivering Class 4 PoE (802.3af/at) across a 370W power budget and 4 x 1GbE SFP uplinks, this 1U unit is engineered for branch offices, SMB environments, and enterprise edge deployments that demand reliable, cost-effective wired access.Built on Aruba's purpose-built ASIC architecture and running the AOS-CX operating system, the R8N87A supports Layer 2 switching features including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, LLDP, and IGMP snooping. Security capabilities include 802.1X port-based authentication, MAC authentication, and ACLs. Management is flexible — the switch is supported by Aruba Central cloud management, a Web GUI, CLI, and REST APIs for automation workflows. A USB-C console port and USB-A host port round out the connectivity options, while a fixed internal PSU and fixed fans provide a stable, predictable power and airflow profile.
Purchasing refurbished from WhaleyComm delivers the same Aruba performance and HPE Limited Lifetime Warranty coverage at a meaningful reduction from new list price. WhaleyComm is ISO 9001, R2v3, and e-Stewards certified — every unit passes rigorous port-by-port diagnostics and full functional verification before it leaves our facility. With 25 years of experience and more than 5,000 enterprise customers served, we stand behind every unit we ship.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Aruba
MPN
R8N87A
Series
CX 6000
Condition
Refurbished
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mount
Total Ports
28
Access Ports
24 x 1GbE RJ-45
Uplink Ports
4 x 1GbE SFP
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af (Class 4) / 802.3at
PoE Power Budget
370W
Power Supply
Fixed Internal
Cooling
Fixed Fans
Console Port
USB-C
Host Port
USB-A
Operating System
Aruba AOS-CX
Layer
Layer 2 (with static routing)
Switching Features
VLANs, STP, LLDP, IGMP Snooping
Security Features
802.1X, MAC Authentication, ACLs
Management
Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, REST API
Warranty
HPE Limited Lifetime Warranty
Ideal Use Cases
Branch Office Wired Access
The R8N87A delivers managed Gigabit connectivity and 370W of PoE budget to power APs, IP phones, and cameras across a branch office floor — all manageable remotely via Aruba Central.
Wireless AP Aggregation
With Class 4 PoE on all 24 access ports, this switch is purpose-suited to aggregating Wi-Fi access points in high-density campus or office environments without requiring external PoE injectors.
IP Surveillance Deployment
The 370W PoE budget and 24-port density provide sufficient power and port capacity to support multiple IP cameras across a single switch, simplifying cabling and management.
IoT and Smart Building Edge
802.1X and MAC authentication provide the access control foundation needed to onboard and segment IoT endpoints such as smart building sensors, badge readers, and environmental monitors.
SMB Core Switch
For small and mid-sized businesses needing a fully managed Layer 2 switch with uplink flexibility, the R8N87A offers enterprise-grade features and cloud management at an accessible price point.
What's Included
Aruba R8N87A switch
Rack ears
Power cord
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 OPTICS & CABLES
✓
It supports standard SFP transceivers on its 4 uplink ports.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
✓
The Aruba CX 6000 R8N87A runs AOS-CX and is compatible with Aruba Central cloud management.
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.
Yes. All 24 x 1GbE RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3af/at Class 4 PoE. The total PoE power budget available across the switch is 370W, which should be factored into deployment planning when powering high-draw devices such as 802.11ax access points.
Yes. The R8N87A supports multiple management modes including a Web GUI, CLI via the USB-C console port, and REST APIs for programmatic management. Aruba Central is an optional cloud management platform and is not required for local administration.
The switch includes 4 x 1GbE SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper SFP connectivity to aggregation or distribution layer switches. These uplinks operate at 1GbE, not 10GbE, which should be considered when planning uplink bandwidth requirements.
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 R8N87A CX 6000 24G PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
$1,099.00
