Aruba CX 6000 24G PoE Switch Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N87A#ABA) is a fully managed access switch designed for branch offices, midsize businesses and small enterprise networks. It provides 28 total network connections, including 24 Gigabit Ethernet Class 4 PoE ports and four dedicated 1GbE SFP uplink slots.
With a total 370W PoE budget, the Aruba CX 6000 24G PoE Switch can provide network connectivity and power to compatible wireless access points, VoIP phones, IP cameras, access-control devices and other IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at equipment. Its AOS-CX operating system provides a consistent management experience through supported web, command-line and centralized management tools.
Aruba CX 6000 24G PoE Switch Features
- 28 total network connections
- 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE/PoE+ support
- Up to 30W of PoE power per compatible port
- 370W total PoE power budget
- 4 × 1GbE SFP uplink slots
- 56Gbps switching capacity
- Up to 41.6Mpps forwarding performance
- Fully managed AOS-CX platform
- Layer 2 switching with static routing support
- VLAN, ACL, QoS, IPv6 and traffic-prioritization capabilities
- Web interface, CLI, SNMP and REST API management options
- No base switch software subscription required
- Standard 1U rack-mount design
Aruba CX 6000 R8N87A Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE Aruba Networking
- Series: Aruba CX 6000
- Model: CX 6000 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W
- Regional Part Number: R8N87A#ABA
- Base Part Number: R8N87A
- CDW Item Number: 6783993
- Total Network Connections: 28
- RJ-45 Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+
- Uplink Slots: 4 × 1GbE SFP
- PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at
- Maximum PoE Per Port: Up to 30W
- Total PoE Budget: 370W
- Switching Capacity: 56Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 41.6Mpps
- Packet Buffer: Approximately 12.38MB
- Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, up to 1016MHz
- Memory: 8GB DDR3
- Storage: 16GB eMMC
- Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, REST API and supported Aruba management platforms
- Routing: Static routing
- Console: USB-C
- Form Factor: 1U rack mount
- Cooling: Active fan cooling
- Input Power: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Condition: New
Why Choose the Aruba CX 6000 24G PoE Switch?
The Aruba CX 6000 R8N87A combines 24 powered Gigabit access ports with four dedicated fibre uplink slots, making it a practical access-layer solution for offices that need to connect and power multiple network devices without separate PoE injectors.
The AOS-CX operating system provides a consistent interface across the Aruba CX portfolio. Built-in management, security and traffic-control features help simplify day-to-day network administration for small and midsize organizations.
Common Use Cases
- Branch-office networks
- Small and midsize business networks
- VoIP telephone deployments
- Wireless access point installations
- IP surveillance camera systems
- Retail and hospitality networks
- Schools and educational facilities
- Healthcare and professional offices
- Access-control and IoT device connectivity
- Enterprise access-layer deployments
What’s Included
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 R8N87A#ABA Switch
- North American power cord
- Rack-mount hardware, where supplied
- Installation and safety documentation
