Detailed Specifications
HPE R8N85A#ABA - Aruba CX 6000-48G PoE+ Switch
Overview
The HPE R8N85A#ABA is a 48-port, Gigabit PoE+ managed switch from the Aruba CX 6000 series, offering 370 W Class 4 PoE power budget. It supports 48 RJ-45 ports for access-level connectivity plus 4 1 Gb SFP uplink ports, making it suitable for powering APs, cameras, and IoT devices. The switch runs Aruba OS-CX for programmable networking and supports static routing for basic L3 capabilities. With a side-to-side airflow design, it is well suited for compact rack deployments or network closets.
Key Features
48 × 1 Gb PoE+ RJ-45 ports + 4 × 1 Gb SFP uplinks
370 W Class 4 PoE budget for device power
Managed with Aruba OS-CX, supports static routing
Side-to-side chassis airflow for efficient cooling
8 GB DDR3 memory and 16 GB eMMC for modular software
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE / Aruba |
| Part Number | R8N85A#ABA |
| Product Type | Layer 2 / PoE Managed Switch |
| RJ-45 Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 BASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1 Gb SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 77.3 Mpps |
| PoE Power Budget | 370 W (Class 4 PoE) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB DDR3 |
| Flash / Storage | 16 GB eMMC |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ ~1.016 GHz |
| Power Input | AC 100-127 V / 200-240 V |
| Power Consumption | Max ~45 W (no PoE), ~480 W (with PoE) |
| Cooling / Airflow | Side-to-side airflow |
| Form Factor | 1U, rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.73″ × 17.4″ × 12.0″ |
| Weight | ~11.0 lbs (5.0 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
