# HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48 Port Switch

- Canonical URL: https://www.netxl.com/network-switches/hp-aruba-6000-r8n85b-48-port-switch/
- Brand: HPE Aruba Networking
- SKU / part number: R8N85B
- EAN (GTIN-13): 0190017785462
- Category: Switches (https://www.netxl.com/network-switches/)

## Pricing (GBP, guest pricing — trade customers see account pricing via the API)
| Quantity | ex VAT | inc VAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1+ | £981.24 | £1177.49 |
| 5+ | £949.37 | £1139.24 |
| 10+ | £917.49 | £1100.99 |

## Availability and shipping
- Availability: 50 in stock
- Shipping: Royal Mail Tracked - Next Working Day — £8.99, 1 working day(s)

## Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch is an entry-level layer 2 access switch designed for branch offices, midsize businesses and small enterprises. Featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with a 370W power budget and 4 dedicated SFP uplinks, it provides simple, secure and reliable network connectivity.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch delivers reliable access layer connectivity tailored for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. Equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports supplying up to 370W of Class 4 PoE power (IEEE 802.3at/802.3af), this switch simplifies deployment of IP phones, security cameras, and access points without requiring additional power infrastructure.
Featuring four built-in 1G SFP uplink ports, the CX 6000 provides high-speed connections back to core switches or aggregation layers. With a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a throughput of 77.3 Mpps, it handles high-bandwidth business traffic with low latency of 1.9 µs at 1 Gbps. Internal hardware includes a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, and 16 GB eMMC flash storage.
Network administration is flexible with support for HPE Aruba Networking Central, an intuitive Web GUI, command-line interface (CLI), and HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software. Dedicated USB-C console and USB Type-A host ports facilitate straightforward local access and configuration management.

## Key highlights

- 48 x Gigabit RJ45 Class 4 PoE/PoE+ ports
- 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- 370W total PoE power budget
- 104 Gbps switching capacity
- 77.3 Mpps throughput
- Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor
- Centralised management via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI or Multi-Edit
- Dedicated USB-C console and USB Type-A host ports

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Supports Gigabit | 1 |
| Supports PoE | 1 |
| Gigabit Ports | 48 |
| PoE Ports | 48 |
| RJ45 Ports | 48 |
| SFP Ports | 4 |

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