The HPE Aruba R8N85A is a fully managed Layer 2 access switch from the Aruba CX 6000 Series, designed for enterprise edge, branch offices, and SMB networks. It delivers reliable wired connectivity with integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support, making it ideal for powering devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
This model features 48x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports and 4x 1G SFP uplink ports, providing high-density access and flexible uplink connectivity. It offers a 370W PoE budget, allowing multiple powered devices to run directly from the switch. With a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and 77.3 Mpps forwarding rate, it ensures smooth and efficient network performance.
Running on Aruba’s modern AOS-CX operating system, it supports features like VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and static routing, along with easy management through web GUI, CLI, or Aruba Central. It is built for simple deployment with zero-touch provisioning and REST API support for automation.
This switch is commonly used in enterprise access layers where both connectivity and device power are required in a single solution.
