The HPE Aruba R8N86A is an entry-level enterprise access switch from the Aruba CX 6000 Series, designed for branch offices, small to medium businesses, and enterprise edge deployments. It provides reliable Layer 2 switching with simple management and secure connectivity for modern network environments.
This switch features 48x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports along with 4x 1G SFP uplink ports, enabling flexible connectivity for both end devices and network uplinks. It delivers a switching capacity of up to 104 Gbps and forwarding performance of 77.3 Mpps, ensuring smooth and efficient data handling across the network.
Built on the Aruba AOS-CX operating system, it offers enterprise-grade features such as VLAN support, QoS, ACLs, and basic Layer 3 capabilities like static routing. It also supports modern management options including web GUI, CLI, Aruba Central, and REST APIs, making deployment and monitoring straightforward.
The switch comes in a 1U rack-mountable form factor with side-to-side airflow and an internal power supply, designed for efficient operation with low power consumption (~44W). It is ideal for organizations looking for a cost-effective, scalable, and easy-to-manage access layer solution.
