HPE Aruba CX 6000 Series 48-Port Ethernet Switch with 370W Class 4 PoE - Model R8N85B

Aruba CX 6000 48p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 4p SFP 1G 370W Switch

The HPE Aruba CX 6000 Series 48-Port Ethernet Switch offers reliable, high-performance wired connectivity tailored for small to midsize businesses and branch offices. Designed with enterprise-class features, this switch provides a straightforward, secure, and scalable solution for supporting IoT devices, wireless access points, and other networked equipment. Its compact 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained environments, while the fanless design ensures quiet operation in quiet office spaces. The switch features 48 gigabit Ethernet ports, supporting both 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, and includes two built-in 1GbE uplinks that facilitate high-speed data transmission between network segments, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall performance. With up to 370W of Class 4 Power over Ethernet (PoE), it efficiently powers connected IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless access points, simplifying deployment without additional power infrastructure. The switch supports industry-standard management options including HPE Aruba Networking Central, Multi-Edit Software, web GUI, and CLI, allowing network administrators to configure and monitor the device with ease. Its comprehensive Layer 2 feature set includes IGMP snooping, port mirroring, spanning tree, ACLs, QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support, ensuring robust network management and security. The device's advanced ASIC technology provides low latency, increased packet buffering, and optimized power consumption, making it suitable for AI, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT applications where performance and efficiency are critical. Designed for future-ready networks, the CX 6000 series is compatible with software-defined networking (SDN) via REST APIs, offering flexibility for dynamic network environments. Its durable build and simplified deployment make it an ideal choice for establishing large, reliable networks with high data throughput, extended reach via optical fiber, and ease of management across enterprise and SMB settings.

Features:

• Effectively reduces downtime with improved network performance

• Conveniently lets you connect two standard Ethernet ports to ensure maximum efficiency

• s 48 networking ports to establish large network

• Layer 2 switch provides a complete lineup of features including IGMP snooping, port mirroring, and spanning tree

• Compact form factor for added reliability and dependability

• Management capability allows maximum efficiency and with unrestricted control

• Up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet server connectivity while providing high-performance uplinks

• Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provides high data transmission rates between servers and network components