# HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G 4SFP Switch (R8N86A)

- Canonical URL: https://www.netxl.com/network-switches/hp-aruba-6000-r8n86a-48-port-switch/
- Brand: HPE Aruba Networking
- SKU / part number: R8N86A
- EAN (GTIN-13): 8784537485289543847
- 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+ | £467.33 | £560.79 |
| 5+ | £467.33 | £560.79 |
| 10+ | £467.33 | £560.79 |

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

## Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G 4SFP Switch (R8N86A is a high-performance Layer 2 switch featuring 48 x RJ45 ports and 4 x SFP+ uplinks. Designed for enterprise branch offices and SMBs, this model ensures simplified network management via Aruba Central and continuous reliable connectivity.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 48G 4SFP Switch (R8N86A) is a powerful, entry-level Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch built to meet the demands of modern branch offices, growing SMBs, and midsize enterprise networks. Designed for simplicity, reliability, and scalability, this fully-managed switch provides 48 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports for high-density wired connectivity, along with 4 x 1G SFP uplinks for seamless network integration and uplink redundancy.

With a compact 1U design, low power consumption, and license-free management, the R8N86A is an ideal solution high-density environments where performance, scalability, and operational simplicity are key, such as enterprise office spaces and growing SMBs.

## What's in the box

- 1 x Installation Guide
- 1 x Mounting Kit
- 1 x R8N86A

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Supports Gigabit | 1 |
| Supports PoE | 0 |
| Gigabit Ports | 48 |
| PoE Ports | 0 |
| RJ45 Ports | 48 |
| SFP Ports | 4 |

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