HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch – 28-Port Managed PoE+ Switch

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