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HP R8N85A Aruba CX 6000 Series 48-Ports PoE+ + 4 x Ports SFP 1U Switch
- 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ Ethernet ports
- 4 x SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports
- PoE+ (802.3at) support
- Part of the Aruba CX 6000 Series
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- Ideal for powering IP phones, cameras, and APs
- Layer 2 switching capabilities
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Product Overview
The HP R8N85A is an Aruba CX 6000 Series switch featuring 48 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP ports. This 1U switch is designed for enterprise access, providing power over Ethernet to connected devices and high-speed uplinks.
Technical Information
| Model | R8N85A |
| Product Type | PoE+ Switch |
| Number of Ports | 48 x 1GbE PoE+ + 4 x SFP |
Additional Specifications
| PoE Budget | TBD (typically 370W or 740W) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mountable |
| Series | Aruba CX 6000 |
Product Description
The HP R8N85A, part of the Aruba CX 6000 Series, is a versatile 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch specifically designed to deliver Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to connected devices. This makes it an ideal solution for enterprise environments where devices like IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other IoT devices require both network connectivity and electrical power from a single Ethernet cable. The switch provides 48 x 1GbE ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W of power per port, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of high-power devices. In addition to its PoE+ capabilities, the R8N85A includes 4 SFP uplink ports, allowing for high-speed connections to the network's core or distribution layer. These SFP ports support various transceiver types, providing flexibility for fiber optic or copper connections over longer distances. The switch operates at Layer 2, offering efficient data forwarding and supporting essential features like VLANs, QoS, and link aggregation for network segmentation, traffic prioritization, and redundancy. Designed for enterprise-grade performance and reliability, the Aruba CX 6000 Series switch is built for demanding access layer deployments. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor ensures easy integration into standard IT infrastructure. The R8N85A simplifies network design and reduces cabling complexity by consolidating power and data delivery, making it a cost-effective and efficient choice for modernizing enterprise networks.
