HPE R8N89-61021

Aruba CX 6000 12G Class 4 PoE Switch (12‑Port, 139 W)

The HPE R8N89‑61021 (Aruba CX 6000 Series) is a reliable and fully managed Layer‑2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch twelve Class 4 PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of 139 W. Ideal for branch offices, classrooms, retail, and other environments where silent operation is key, this fanless 1 U rack-mount Switch combines low-power hardware with powerful AOS‑CX software. Equipped with built-in uplinks (2× gigabit copper and 2× 1 Gb SFP), it supports endpoints like Wi‑Fi APs, IP cameras, and IoT devices without external PoE injectors. It supports Layer‑2 functions, IPv6, ACLs, QoS, sFlow, basic static routing, and zero-touch provisioning for rapid deployment and simplified management.

Features

Based on the ArubaASIC architecture and running AOS‑CX, the CX 6000 delivers reliable performance with a 32 Gb/s Switch capacity and ~23.8 Mpps forwarding rate, and wire-speed uplinks without bottlenecks. The dual-core ARM Cortex‑A9 CPU (1.016 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 RAM, and 16 GB flash storage support stable operation and future-ready OS updates. With silent, fanless design and compact dimensions (~25.4 × 25.5 cm), it's ideal for noise-sensitive environments ([turn0search1]turn0search4). Features include 12 PoE+ RJ‑45 ports (IEEE 802.3af/at, Class 4) each supporting up to 30 W, delivering a total of 139 W power—enough for multiple access points or cameras. The two SFP ports and two additional copper uplinks provide flexible aggregation options. Full Layer‑2 functionality includes VLANs, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, DHCP Snooping, ACLs, LLDP, multicast IGMPv2/v3 and MLD snooping, plus IPv6 and static routing support ([turn0search1]turn0search3).

Advanced Options

Management is flexible: CLI, web GUI, Aruba NetEdit, RESTful APIs, and ArubaCentral (availability pending release). Zero Touch Provisioning with colorless ports enables easy onboarding. Security is enforced via SSHv2, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSL, and TPM support. Adaptive power management and enterprise-grade OS simplify operations while reducing support complexity ([turn0search4]turn0search9). With a compact footprint and 4.19 kg weight, the Switch consumes only ~21.9 W idle (~45 W max without PoE) and delivers 139 W to endpoints safely. Operating down to 0 °C and up to 45 °C ensures functionality in diverse deployment scenarios. Aruba lifetime warranty (new units) enhances long-term confidence in deployment.