HPE Aruba Networking R8N87A 6000 24G PoE Switch

HPE Aruba CX 6000 24-Port PoE+ 4 SFP Switch (R8N87A)

The HPE Aruba CX 6000 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP 370W Switch (R8N87A) delivers reliable, high-performance connectivity for small and midsize businesses, branch offices, and retail networks. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and a 370W PoE budget, it powers access points, IP phones, and security cameras while providing 4 built-in 1G SFP uplinks for flexible fiber connectivity.

Powered by the Aruba AOS-CX operating system and enterprise-class security, this entry-level switch offers VLANs, ACLs, and QoS for traffic optimization, along with static routing for simplified Layer 2 deployments. Designed for energy efficiency and long-term scalability, the R8N87A ensures seamless support for IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.

Key Features:

• 24 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports with PoE: Provides up to 30W per port, ideal for powering PoE-enabled devices.
• 4 x SFP Uplink Ports: Enables flexible fiber uplink options for scalable network growth.
• Layer 2 Switching: Offers VLAN, QoS, and traffic management for enhanced network performance.
• Energy-Efficient Operation: Complies with energy-saving standards, reducing power consumption.
• Advanced Security: Includes ACLs and 802.1X for secure network access.

Technical Overview:

• Recommended for: Small to mid-sized businesses, branch offices, and educational institutions.
• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports.
• PoE Power Budget: 370W.
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 41.6 Mpps.
• Management: Managed via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP.
• Energy Efficiency: Complies with energy-saving standards.

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Properties	HPE Aruba CX6000 R8N87A
Description	Switch, 24 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 4 x Gigabit SFP, Rack-mountable, Managed, side to side airflow, PoE (370W Class 4 PoE/PoE+)
Product Family	CX6000 Series
Product Type	Ethernet Switch
I/O ports and slots	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
	4x 1G SFP ports
	Supports PoE Standards IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at
Additional ports and slots	1x USB-C Console Port 1x USB Type-A Host port
Power supplies	Fixed power supply Up to 370W of Class 4 PoE Power
Electrical characteristics
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Voltage	100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
Current	4.6 A / 2.3 A
Power Consumption (230 VAC)	Idle: 22.9W Max Power (w/o PoE): 32.7W Max Power (w/ PoE): 455W
Fans	Fixed fans
Dimensions	4.4 x 44.2 x 26.8 cm (1.73 x 17.4 x 10.56 in)
Weight	4.2 kg (9.24 lbs)
Mounting and enclosure	Mounts in an EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack or equipment cabinet (rack-mounting kit included); horizontal surface mounting.

Specifications	CX6000-R8N87A
CPU	Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @1.016 GHz
Memory and Flash	8 GB DDR3 16 GB eMMC
Packet Buffer	1 MB
Model Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
Model Throughput Capacity	41.6 Mpps
Latency (LIFO-64-bytes packets)	1 Gbps: 1.5 μSec
Switched Virtual Interfaces (dual stack)	16
IPv4 Host Table (ARP)	1,024
IPv6 Host Table (ND)	512
IPv4 Unicast Routes	512
IPv6 Unicast Routes	512
MAC Table Capacity	8,192
IGMP Groups	512
MLD Groups	512
IPv4/IPv6/MAC ACL Entries (ingress)	256 / 128 / 256
Operating Temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft (1.5 km) derate by 1°C for every 1000 ft (305 m) from 5000 ft (1.5 km) to 10000 ft (3.0 km)
Operating Relative Humidity	15% to 95% at 104°F (40°C) noncondensing
Non-Operating	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) up to 15000 ft (4.6 km)
Non-Operating Storage Relative Humidity	15% to 90% @ 149°F (65°C) noncondensing
Max Operating Altitude	10000 feet (3 km) Max
Max Non-Operating Altitude	15000 feet (4.6 km) Max
Acoustic	Sound Power, LWAd = 3.6 Bel Sound Pressure, LpAm (Bystander) = 24.6 dB
Primary Airflow	Side-to-side
Safety	IEC / EN 62368-1: 2014 IEC / EN 62368-1: 2018 UL 62368-1: 2014, 2nd Ed., CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1:14, 2nd Ed.
Emissions	VCCI-CISPR 32, Class A CNS 15936, Class A FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class A; EN 55032:2015 / A11:2020 / CISPR-32, Class A ICES-003 Issue 7: 2020, Class A AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015, Class A
Lasers	IEC / EN 60825-1:2014, Class 1 Class 1 Laser Products / Laser Klasse 1 (Applicable for accessories - Optical Transceivers only)
Immunity	CISPR 35: 2016 EN 55035:2017 / A11:2020 IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-3 IEC 61000-4-4 IEC 61000-4-5 IEC 61000-4-6 IEC 61000-4-8 IEC 61000-4-11 EN 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-3

Accessories
JL742A	Aruba X511 12-port Cable Guard
J9583B	Aruba X414 1U Universal 4-post Rack Mount Kit
R9G48A	Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PC-to-Switch Cable
R8Z87A	Aruba USB-A to RJ45 PIN3TX-6RX Cable
R9J32A	Aruba USB-A to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable
R9J33A	Aruba USB-C to USB-C PC-to-Switch Cable
Transceivers
J4858D	Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF Transceiver
J4859D	Aruba 1G SFP LC LX 10km SMF Transceiver
J8177D	Aruba 1G SFP RJ45 T 100m Cat5e Transceiver

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