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

Part Number: R8N85A

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HPE Aruba CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP Switch (R8N85A) is a high-density Layer 2 access switch with 48x Gigabit PoE ports, 4x SFP uplinks, and 370W PoE+ power budget. Ideal for IoT-ready enterprise edge deployments, it runs on Aruba’s AOS-CX OS and simplifies management with no licensing required.

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The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N85A) is a fully managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet access switch designed to provide powerful, scalable, and secure wired connectivity in enterprise branch offices, SMB networks, and mid-size businesses. This model delivers 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4x 1G SFP uplinks, making it ideal for high-density access environments that support wireless access points, VoIP phones, security cameras, and IoT devices.

Powered by Aruba’s modern AOS-CX operating system, the R8N85A enables consistent performance across the CX switch family with built-in automation, high availability, and simplified configuration. The 370W PoE+ budget supports IEEE 802.3af/at standards, delivering up to 30W per port perfect for powering access devices directly from the switch without needing external adapters.

Designed for reliable performance and low operational overhead, this switch eliminates licensing complexity by including all enterprise features without requiring subscriptions. Management is flexible and intuitive with Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, or Switch Multi-Edit Software, while REST APIs provide full SDN programmability for automation-driven environments.

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