HPE R8N87-61001

Aruba 6000 Series 24-Port PoE+ Managed Ethernet Switch

The HPEArubaR8N87-61001 switch is a powerful yet compact managed Layer-2 access switch from the Aruba6000 series×optimized foragile branch offices, SMBs, and enterprise edge deployments. Featuring 24 Gigabit PoE+ RJ-45 ports and 4 SFP uplinks, plus USB-C console and USB-A host ports, it delivers flexible connectivity with centralized power for Wi-Fi access points, VoIP phones, and surveillance cameras. Powered by HPEAOS-CX OS and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 engine, this fanless 1U rack-mount switch supports advanced features like ACLs, sFlow, IPv6, VLANs, LACP, and more×all manageable via Web GUI, CLI, ArubaCentral, or REST APIs. The R8N87-61001 brings enterprise-grade performance and automation at outstanding value, making it a compelling choice for modern, efficient network access layers.

Features

Built for agility and operational simplicity, the R8N87-61001 combines robust switching with intelligent automation. It offers 56 Gbps switching capacity, 41.6 Mpps throughput, and ultra-low latency (~1.5 µs), thanks to a dedicated ASIC and packet buffer (~12.38 MB: 4.5 MB ingress, 7.875 MB egress) . The 370 W PoE+ budget (IEEE 802.3at Class 4) enables powering multiple high-density devices per port, while the inclusion of USB-C console and USB-A host ports improves management flexibility and edge computing options This model delivers enterprise-class reliability with hardware support for ACLs, DHCP snooping, sFlow, spanning tree protocols (RSTP/MSTP), IPv6, and more, combined with secure management via SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS, TACACS+ . Its fanless design enhances dependability and reduces noise×perfect for office or lab environments. Integration into Arubamanagement ecosystem×like ArubaCentral, Switch Multi-Edit, and REST APIs×enables unified, automated operations across wired and wireless fabrics

Advanced Options

The R8N87-61001 switch delivers consistent performance and enterprise-level availability. With its robust hardware architecture×56 Gbps switching capacity, large packet buffers, and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU×it handles heavy network loads with minimal latency and maximal resilience PoE+ power delivery across all 24 ports allows flexible device placement and simplified cabling, reducing infrastructure complexity.

Product Key Features

• 1. 24 × Gigabit PoE+ RJ-45 ports + 4 × Gigabit SFP uplinks

  2. 370 W PoE+ (Class 4) power budget

  3. USB-C console and USB-A host ports for flexible management

  4. High-performance: 56 Gbps switch fabric, 41.6 Mpps throughput, ~1.5 µs latency

  5. Advanced Layer-2 features: VLANs, ACLs, sFlow, QoS, IPv6, spanning trees

  6. Fanless 1U rack-mount design; managed via AOS-CX, Web GUI, CLI, ArubaCentral, REST APIs

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Reliability & Performance

Enterprise networks benefit from extensive security and access controls, including ACLs, DHCP snooping, 802.1X, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication. Support for advanced management and orchestration×via ArubaCentral, REST APIs, CLI, and GUI×streamlines deployment, changes, and scaling, enabling policy enforcement and visibility across your entire network stack Its silent fanless form factor enhances operational reliability and suitability for noise-sensitive environments. Overall, the R8N87-61001 offers a strong balance of speed, security, and smart automation×delivering enterprise-grade networking at an attractive refurbished price.

Key Features :

• • 24 Gigabit PoE+ (Class 4) ports + 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks

  • 370 W PoE+ budget

  • USB-C console and USB-A host ports

  • 56 Gbps switching capacity; 41.6 Mpps throughput; ~1.5 µs latency

  • Full L2 features: VLANs, ACLs, sFlow, IPv6, STP/RSTP/MSTP

  • Fanless 1U design; AOS-CX OS; supports ArubaCentral, Web GUI, CLI, REST API

Specification	Details
Model Number	R8N87-61001 (6000 Series)
Type	Managed Layer-2 PoE+ Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch
Ports	24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (PoE+) + 4 × Gigabit SFP
PoE Budget	370 W (IEEE 802.3at Class 4)
Uplink Ports	4 × 1 Gb SFP
Management Ports	1 × USB-C Console, 1 × USB-A Host
Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
Throughput	≈ 41.6 Mpps
Latency	≈ 1.5 µs (for 1 Gb packets)
Packet Buffer	~12.38 MB (4.5 MB ingress / 7.875 MB egress)
CPU / Memory / Flash	Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 1.016 GHz / 4 GB DDR3 / 16 GB eMMC
Features	VLAN, ACLs, QoS, sFlow, IPv6, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, DHCP Snooping, RADIUS/TACACS+
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable, fanless, side-to-side airflow
Power Input	AC 100-240 V (internal PSU)
Warranty (Refurbished)	~90-Day Warranty
Return Policy	Varies by vendor (commonly 30 days)