# HPE Networking CX 6000 24 Port PoE 4SFP 370W Switch

- Canonical URL: https://www.netxl.com/network-switches/hp-aruba-6000-r8n87a-24-port-switch/
- Brand: HPE Aruba Networking
- SKU / part number: R8N87A
- EAN (GTIN-13): 00190017560403
- 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+ | £517.08 | £620.49 |
| 5+ | £513.30 | £615.96 |
| 10+ | £509.52 | £611.42 |

## Availability and shipping
- Availability: 8 in stock
- Shipping: Royal Mail Tracked - Next Working Day — £8.99, 1 working day(s)

## Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G Class 4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N87A) is a fully managed Layer 2 Gigabit access switch with 24x PoE+ ports, 370W total PoE power, and 4x 1G SFP uplinks, designed for SMBs, branch offices, and IoT-rich environments. Powered by AOS-CX, it delivers enterprise performance with intuitive management and no licenses required.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G Class 4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N87A) is a robust and intelligent Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet access switch designed for branch offices, SMBs, and mid-sized enterprise networks looking to power IoT, wireless access points, and endpoint devices with ease and scalability.

This model provides 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, delivering up to 370W of Class 4 PoE power (IEEE 802.3at) ideal for powering high-performance devices such as security cameras, VoIP phones, Wi-Fi access points, and IoT sensors. In addition, it includes 4x 1G SFP uplinks, ensuring high-speed fiber or Ethernet uplinks to aggregation or core switches.

At the heart of the R8N87A is the HPE Aruba AOS-CX operating system, delivering a consistent and secure operating environment across Aruba's switching portfolio. The switch also features a dedicated ASIC architecture, supporting low latency, adaptive power usage, and enhanced packet buffering enabling smoother traffic even in high-demand deployments.

With multiple flexible management options Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, and Switch Multi-Edit Software IT administrators can deploy and scale with ease. The zero license model also ensures that there are no hidden software or subscription fees, making it a cost-effective solution with enterprise-level features.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Supports PoE | 1 |
| PoE | 1 |
| RJ45 Ports | 24 |
| SFP Ports | 4 |

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