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

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.

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