HPE Aruba R8N85A Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch

The HPE Aruba Networking R8N85A is a fully managed 48‑port Gigabit PoE+ access switch built for reliable, simple, and secure wired connectivity in branch offices, midsize businesses, and enterprise edge deployments. As part of the Aruba CX 6000 Series, it delivers enterprise‑class Layer 2 switching, robust PoE capabilities, and flexible uplink options—all powered by Aruba’s modern AOS‑CX operating system.

With 48× 10/100/1000BASE‑T PoE+ ports, 4× 1G SFP uplinks, and a 370W Class 4 PoE budget, the R8N85A supports access points, VoIP phones, security cameras, and IoT devices with ease. Its efficient design and side‑to‑side airflow make it ideal for wiring closets and distributed network environments.

Key Features

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (Class 4) access ports
• 4 × 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper flexibility
• 370W PoE budget for APs, phones, cameras, and IoT
• AOS‑CX operating system for consistent management and automation
• Layer 2 enterprise switching with ACLs, QoS, and static routing
• Zero‑Touch Provisioning for fast deployment
• Manage via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, or REST API
• 1U rack‑mountable with side‑to‑side airflow

Performance

• 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 table: 8,192 entries

Ideal Use Cases

• Branch office access switching
• Midsize business networks
• Enterprise edge deployments
• IoT‑heavy environments requiring PoE+
• Cloud‑managed networks via Aruba Central

What’s Included

• HPE Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
• US Power Cord
• Rack Mounts
• Console Cable