BRAND NEW. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. MANUFACTURED BY HPE ARUBA. FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY Overview The HPE Aruba CX 6000 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch R8N85A is a fully managed Layer 2 access switch designed for modern enterprise, branch, and campus networks. It delivers high-density Gigabit connectivity along with integrated Class 4 PoE+ support, allowing businesses to power critical devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras directly from the switch. Built on Aruba ASIC architecture and powered by the AOS-CX operating system, this switch ensures reliable performance, simplified management, and enterprise-grade security. With 48 Gigabit ports, four SFP uplinks, and 370W PoE capacity, it provides scalable connectivity for growing networks. Key Features 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for high-density connectivity 4 × 1G SFP uplink ports for core network integration 370W Class 4 PoE+ power budget for powering devices Aruba AOS-CX operating system for simplified management Enterprise-grade Aruba ASIC switching architecture Rack-mountable form factor for structured deployments Technical Specifications Manufacturer: HPE ArubaModel: R8N85AProduct Series: Aruba CX 6000Device Type: Managed Ethernet SwitchForm Factor: Rack-mountablePorts: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+)Uplink Ports: 4 × 1G SFPPoE Budget: 370W Class 4 PoE+Processor: ARM Cortex A9 @ 1.016 GHzMemory: 8 GB DDR3Flash Storage: 16 GBSwitching Architecture: Aruba ASICOperating System: Aruba AOS-CXManagement Options: Web GUI, CLI, Aruba Central, Aruba NetEditColor: BlackWarranty: Full HPE Aruba manufacturer warranty Use Cases The HPE Aruba CX 6000 R8N85A is ideal for enterprise access layer deployments where both data connectivity and device power delivery are required. It supports powering wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras while maintaining reliable network performance. This switch is best suited for branch offices, enterprise campuses, and business networks that require secure, scalable, and centrally managed connectivity for modern IoT and cloud-based environments. Why Choose Aruba CX 6000 R8N85A Integrated PoE+ support eliminates the need for external power supplies High port density supports growing enterprise networks Reliable Aruba switching performance and enterprise-grade hardware Flexible management using Aruba AOS-CX and Aruba Central Scalable design suitable for modern IoT and cloud deployments Genuine HPE Aruba hardware supplied by Chicago Computer Supply FAQs What is the Aruba CX 6000 R8N85A used for? It provides managed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with PoE+ power for enterprise access networks. How many ports are available on this switch? It includes 48 Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports. What is the PoE power capacity? The switch supports up to 370W of Class 4 PoE+ power. Can it power devices like access points and IP phones? Yes. It can power wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras directly.