# HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12-Port Gigabit Class 4 PoE Switch with 2 SFP Ports (R8N89B)

- Canonical URL: https://www.netxl.com/poe-network-switches/hpe-aruba-networking-layer-3-managed-poe-switch-r8n89b/
- Brand: HPE Aruba Networking
- SKU / part number: R8N89B
- EAN (GTIN-13): 0190017785233
- Category: PoE Switches (https://www.netxl.com/poe-network-switches/)

## Pricing (GBP, guest pricing — trade customers see account pricing via the API)
| Quantity | ex VAT | inc VAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1+ | £418.33 | £501.99 |
| 5+ | £404.85 | £485.82 |
| 10+ | £391.38 | £469.65 |

## Availability and shipping
- Availability: Out of stock (restock expected This product is out of stock. Please call on <a href="tel:+443300433000">0330 043 3000</a> to confirm availability.)
- Shipping: Royal Mail Tracked - Next Working Day — £8.99, 1 working day(s)

## Description

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12p Class 4 PoE Switch is an entry-level managed Layer 2 access switch designed for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. Delivering 139W of Class 4 PoE power alongside dual 1G SFP uplink ports, it provides robust, secure, and easily manageable gigabit connectivity.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12p Class 4 PoE switch provides entry-level Layer 2 access connectivity tailored for branch offices and growing businesses. Featuring twelve 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports with Class 4 PoE support up to 139W total budget, alongside two 1G SFP ports and two 1 GbE ports, it offers versatile wire-speed performance with a switching capacity of 32 Gbps and throughput up to 23.8 Mpps.
Powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor operating at 1016 MHz with 4 GB DDR3 memory and 16 GB eMMC flash storage, this unit ensures low-latency operations at just 2.3 µSec at 1 Gbps speeds. For streamlined operational control, flexible management options include support for HPE Aruba Networking Central, an intuitive Web GUI, command-line interface (CLI), and Multi-Edit software.
The switch also incorporates dedicated management interfaces including a USB-C console port and a USB Type-A host port for convenient local configuration and device maintenance.

## Key highlights

- 12 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 4 PoE ports
- 2 x 1G SFP ports and 2 x 1 GbE ports
- 139W total PoE power budget (IEEE 802.3af/at)
- 32 Gbps switching capacity
- 23.8 Mpps throughput speed
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU with 4GB DDR3 RAM
- USB-C console port and USB Type-A host port
- Managed via HPE Aruba Networking Central, Web GUI, and CLI

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Supports Gigabit | 1 |
| Supports PoE | 1 |
| PoE | 1 |
| PoE Ports | 12 |
| SFP Ports | 2 |
| Managed | 1 |
| PoE Type | PoE+ |

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