HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch
Brand: HPE | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HPE-ARUBA-CX6000 | Part #: R8N85A | MPN: R8N85A
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About the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch (R8N85A) delivers enterprise-grade Layer 2 switching with 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity and 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, providing network architects and IT procurement teams with a dense, manageable access-layer solution. Built on the proven ArubaOS-CX operating system, this 1U rack-mountable switch combines comprehensive Layer 2 capabilities with intelligent power delivery across all 48 ports via IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) support.
The CX 6000 is engineered for organizations requiring secure, feature-rich campus and branch connectivity without the complexity of stacking. Its management interfaces—Web UI, CLI, REST API, and cloud-based Aruba Central—enable rapid deployment through Zero-Touch Provisioning, while support for IPv6 ensures future-ready network operations. Advanced security features including ACLs, Port Security, RADIUS/TACACS+ Authentication, and 802.1X provide defense-in-depth against unauthorized access. Layer 2 QoS and 802.1p priority queuing allow administrators to prioritize business-critical traffic, while VLAN segmentation, RSTP, IGMP Snooping, LLDP, and Link Aggregation (802.3ad) deliver the switching intelligence expected in mid-market deployments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Series: CX 6000
- Part Number: R8N85A
- Total Ports: 52 (48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 + 4 x 1G SFP)
- PoE Support: 48 ports, IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
- Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable with included mounting kit
- Operating System: ArubaOS-CX
- Management: Web UI, CLI, REST API, Aruba Central cloud platform with Zero-Touch Provisioning
For detailed specifications, availability, and deployment support tailored to your network environment, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation on the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | HPE-ARUBA-CX6000 |
| Part Number | R8N85A |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Switch |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Speed | 1GbE access, 10GbE uplinks |
| Series | CX 6000 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R8N85A |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer 2 |
| Operating System | ArubaOS-CX |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| RJ-45 Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| SFP Uplink Ports | 4 x 1G SFP |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Ports | 48 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Layer 2 Features | VLANs, RSTP, IGMP Snooping, LLDP, LLDP-MED, Link Aggregation (802.3ad) |
| Quality of Service | Layer 2 QoS, 802.1p priority queuing |
| Management Interfaces | Web UI, CLI, REST API, Aruba Central (cloud) |
| Zero-Touch Provisioning | Supported via Aruba Central |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Security Features | ACLs, Port Security, RADIUS/TACACS+ Authentication, 802.1X |
| Stacking | Not supported |
| Mounting | Rack-mount kit included |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch
What does the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch do?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch?
Key specifications for the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch: form factor Switch; new condition; ports 12/24/48 ports; speed 1GbE access, 10GbE uplinks; poe PoE+ (up to 370W); management Aruba Central (Cloud). Manufacturer part number R8N85A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.