R8N85A Overview
HPE Aruba R8N85A 6000 48G Class 4 POE 4SFP 370w Switch
The Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 Switch Series is a modern family of entry-level access switches ideal for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. Designed for reliable, simple, and security-enhanced access, the Aruba CX 6000 series provides a convenient and cost-effective wired access solution for networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.
The Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 series is based on the Aruba ASIC architecture with the programmable AOS-CX operating system used across the entire Aruba CX portfolio for a more consistent, more efficient operator experience. This fully-managed series has convenient built-in uplinks with up to 370W of Class 4 PoE to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless model is ideal for use in quiet, small workspaces. The Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 series is easy to deploy and use with flexible management choices, allowing the best fit for your business and network environment.
R8N85A Specification :
Power consumption max Power R8N85A (w/o PoE): 45W Max Power (w/ PoE): 480W
Input voltage100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
Ports48x ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 4x 1G SFP ports
Latency1 Gbps: 1.9 μSec
Routing capabilitiesStatic R8N85A
Switching capacity104 Gbps
Throughput77.3 Mpps
Memory and processor R8N85A Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 Mhz 8 GB DDR3, maximum, depending on model 16 GB eMMC
PoE capability370W Class 4 PoE/PoE+
Operating Temperature32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft (1.5 km)
derate -1°C for every 1000 ft (305 m) from 5000 ft
(1.5 km) to 10000 ft (3.0 km)
Warranty R8N85A Limited Lifetime Warranty, see https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/ product warranties/ for warranty and support information included with your product purchase
Weight11.07 lbs
Weight5.0 kg
Minimum dimensions ( H x W x D)1.73 x 17.4 x 12.0 in
Minimum dimensions ( H x W x D)4.4 x 44.2 x 30.5 cm
What's New R8N85A
Features R8N85A:
Entry Level Aruba R8N85A CX Access Layer Switches
The Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 Switch Series offers Ethernet gigabit connectivity and optional PoE to provide entry-level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity for enterprise branch offices and SMB networks.
Using the Aruba R8N85A AOS-CX operating system across Aruba CX switching platforms and access-to-core-to-data center deployment domains provides a simpler, more consistent operator experience.
Fully-managed enterprise-class switches deliver Layer 2 capabilities with support for static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support.
Right size deployment with choice of 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1GbE uplinks and up to 370W of Class 4 PoE.
Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.
Performance and Power R8N85A
The Aruba CX 6000 Switch Series is designed with Aruba ASICs that deliver very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption.
Deploy wireless access points and IoT devices with Aruba CX 6000 switch models that support up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet for up to 30W per port.
Up to four built-in wire speed 1GbE, uplinks remove bottlenecks at the access layer where users and devices connect.
Simplified Configuration and Management
The Aruba R8N85A CX 6000 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba NetEdit, Aruba Central1, easy-to-use Web GUI or industry-standard CLI.
Aruba NetEdit introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes and verifies policy conformance post-network updates.
Software-defined ready with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
Reduce manual IT operation tasks around initial deployment or ongoing configuration changes to accommodate adds, moves, and changes with colorless ports using local user roles and local-MAC-Authentication (LMA).
R8N85A Product Differentiators:
- AOS-CX R8N85A - a modern software system
- Aruba ASICs - programmable innovation
- Access layer performance
- Management flexibility
- Simplify adds, moves, and changes
- Cost-effective enterprise-class access
- Resiliency and availability
- Quality of Service R8N85A (QoS) features
- Simplified configuration and management
- Aruba NetEdit – automated switch configuration and management
- Layer 2 Switching
- Layer 3 Services
- Layer 3 Routing
- Multicast
- IPv6 capabilities R8N85A
- Security
- Convergence
