Aruba 6000 48G 4SFP Smart Managed Switch (R8N86A)

High-Density Layer 2 Gigabit Performance for Campus, Branch, and Mid-Market Networks

Scale your business network with reliable enterprise performance. The Aruba CX 6000 48G 4SFP Switch (R8N86A) is an enterprise-class, entry-level Layer 2 access switch purpose-built to deliver high-density, dependable connectivity. Ideal for branches, SMB workspaces, and multi-department campus environments, this 48-port non-PoE switch delivers consistent speed across all workstations, printers, and networked resources. Powered by the next-generation, programmable AOS-CX operating system, the R8N86A provides automated network insight, simplified configuration changes, and robust built-in security features to keep data pipelines protected and lightning-fast.

Key Features & Benefits

• 48 High-Density Gigabit Ports: Equipped with 48 wire-speed 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports to easily manage a full floor of desktop connections, storage banks, or office utilities without bottlenecking.
• 4 Dedicated SFP Fiber Uplinks: Built-in 1G SFP slots enable long-haul fiber-optic uplinks to your network core or storage area networks (SAN) without requiring you to sacrifice any of your 48 primary access ports.
• Advanced AOS-CX Operating System: Delivers high-end software automation across your entire deployment, ensuring consistent configuration logic and lowering administrative workloads via a modern, unified codebase.
• Enterprise-Class Security Foundations: Enforces access policies utilizing integrated Access Control Lists (ACLs), multi-tiered port authentication (IEEE 802.1X, MAC-Auth), and robust protection against broadcast or multicast storm flooding.
• Energy-Efficient & Variable Cooling: Features low-noise internal variable-speed fans that optimize power usage and minimize heat, keeping noise output to a minimum when positioned in an open-office equipment shelf.
• Flexible Management Alternatives: Seamlessly configure, monitor, and adjust settings via cloud-delivered Aruba Central, the convenient CX Mobile app, local web GUI interface, or standard corporate command-line interfaces (CLI).

Technical Specifications

Network Attribute	Detailed Hardware Specifications
Manufacturer SKU	R8N86A (HPE Aruba CX 6000 Series)
Port Array Design	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports + 4x 1G SFP Uplink Slots (Non-PoE Model)
Switching Fabric Capacity	104 Gbps
Throughput Performance	Up to 77.3 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second)
Internal Hardware Specs	Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1016 MHz, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 16 GB eMMC Flash Memory
System Latency Rates	1000 Mbps throughput latency: less than 1.90 µs (micro-seconds)
Layer 2 Base Routing	Static IP Routing (Up to 32 entries), Link Aggregation (LACP), 512 active VLANs
Power Configuration	Internal fixed power supply block | Maximum power draw: 44.2 Watts
Acoustic Emission Level	Sound pressure level: 34.0 dB at 0.5m under typical operational load
Mounting Options	Standard 1U server rack-mountable profile (brackets included)
Physical Measurements	4.39 x 44.2 x 26.82 cm (1.73 x 17.4 x 10.56 inches)
Hardware Net Weight	3.42 kg (7.54 lbs)