Description
- The CX 6000 series has convenient built-in 1GbE uplinks and up to 740W of Class 4 PoE for support of access points, client, and IoT devices.
- It simplifies IT operations with modern Layer 2 switch series that provides entry level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity.
- It has compact and fanless 8-port and 12-port models for space-constrained deployments.
- The CX 6000 provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
Features:
- Entry-level Layer 2 access switches: The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series offers Ethernet gigabit connectivity and optional PoE to provide entry-level, reliable, and convenient wired access connectivity for enterprise branch offices and SMB networks.
- AI-ready performance and power: The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series is designed with a dedicated ASIC that delivers very low latency, increased packet buffering, and optimized power consumption ideal for AI, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT requirements.
Simplified configuration and management:
- The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, easy-to-use web GUI, or industry-standard CLI.
- HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes and verifies policy conformance post network updates.
- The switch series offers unified management across wired, wireless, and WAN using HPE Aruba Networking Central.
- It reduces manual IT operation tasks around initial deployment or on-going configuration changes to accommodate adds, moves, and changes with colorless ports using local user roles and local MAC authentication (LMA).
- The CX 6000 series is ready for software-defined networking with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
Technical Information:
- Brand: HPE Aruba
- Model: R8N88A
- Differentiator: Non-PoE
- Power consumption: Max. Power (w/o PoE): 33W
- Input voltage: 100–127 VAC / 200–240 VAC
- Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports | 4 x 1 G SFP ports | 1 x USB-C console port | 1 x USB Type-A host port
- Latency1 Gbps: 1.5 μSec
- Switching capacity: 56 Gbps
- Throughput: 41.6 Mpps
- Memory and processor CPU: Dual-core Arm® Cortex-A9 @ 1016 MHz
- Memory: 4 GB DDR3
- Flash: 16 GB eMMC
- PoE capability: Non-PoE model
- Operating temperature: Maximum of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) up to 5000 ft (1.5 km) derate -1°C for every 1000 ft (305 m) from 5000 ft (1.5 km) to 10000 ft (3.0 km)
- Management features: Management flexibility with support for HPE Aruba Networking Central, easy-to-use Web GUI, CLI, and HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software
- Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty..
- Weight: 2.6 kg (5.78 lbs)
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 44.2 x 20.1 cm (1.73 x 17.4 x 7.92 in)




