HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 740W Switch
October 2, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G 4SFP Switch
October 2, 2025
HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch
- 48 × Gigabit PoE/PoE+ ports with Class 4 support
- 4 × 1G SFP uplinks for flexible connectivity
- 370 W PoE budget for powering edge devices
- Enterprise-class Layer 2 switching with static routing and ACLs
- Aruba AOS-CX OS with advanced management and automation
- Compact 1U rack design with efficient cooling
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N85A) is a high-density enterprise access switch designed to power modern edge networks. It delivers 48 Gigabit PoE/PoE+ ports, 4 SFP uplinks, and a 370 W PoE budget, supported by Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system.
This switch is ideal for powering wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones in campus or branch environments while providing reliable Layer 2 connectivity and essential Layer 3 features.
Detailed Specifications
Hardware & Architecture
- Model: R8N85A (CX 6000 Series)
- Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: ~98.6 Mpps
- Latency: ~1.5–2 µs (typical)
- Packet buffer: shared multi-MB buffer for reliable traffic handling
- CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core ~1 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB DDR3
- Storage: 16 GB eMMC
Ports & Interfaces
- 48 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 ports (all PoE/PoE+)
- 4 × 1G SFP fiber uplink ports
- Console: USB-C console port
- USB-A host port for file/log transfers
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
- Class: PoE Class 4 on all 48 copper ports
- Total PoE budget: 370 W
- Per-port allocation: up to 30 W (device-dependent)
- Features: power scheduling, priority, per-port limits
Switching & Network Features
- Layer 2: VLANs (802.1Q), Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), LACP, IGMP Snooping, MAC learning
- Basic Layer 3: static routing (IPv4/IPv6)
- Security: Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- QoS: traffic prioritization, rate limiting, shaping
- IPv6 support: full for management and data plane
Physical & Environmental
- Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Power input: 100–240 VAC universal
- Max power draw (full PoE load): ~455 W
- Cooling: internal fans with front-to-back airflow
- Standard operating temperature and humidity ranges
Management & Software
- Operating system: Aruba AOS-CX
- Management: CLI (SSH/console), Web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3
- Cloud management: Aruba Central integration
- Security: role-based access, encrypted protocols (SSH, TLS)
- Features: telemetry, event logging, health monitoring, firmware rollback
Key Features
- 48 × Gigabit PoE/PoE+ ports with Class 4 support
- 4 × 1G SFP uplinks for flexible connectivity
- 370 W PoE budget for powering edge devices
- Enterprise-class Layer 2 switching with static routing and ACLs
- Aruba AOS-CX OS with advanced management and automation
- Compact 1U rack design with efficient cooling
Meta Description
The HPE Aruba CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch delivers 48 Gigabit PoE ports, 4 SFP uplinks, and a 370 W PoE budget. With AOS-CX OS, Layer 2 switching, static routing, and cloud-ready management, it’s built for powering enterprise edge devices efficiently.
| Brand | Aruba |
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