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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 R8N85A is a high-density Layer 2 access switch with 48 x Gigabit PoE ports, 4 x SFP uplinks, and 370W PoE+ power budget. Ideal for enterprise business environments and SMBs, this model is engineered to ensure users have high-level, reliable performance, with a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a throughput capacity of 77.3 Mpps.

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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 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4 x 1G SFP uplinks, making it ideal for high-density access environment.

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, ideal for powering access devices directly from the switch without needing external adapters.

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