Product Overview

The HPE Aruba CX 6100 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (R8N85A) is a high-performance Layer 2 cloud-managed access switch designed for enterprise campus networks, branch offices, and SMB deployments. Moreover, it delivers 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks, enabling scalable, secure, and reliable network connectivity for high-density access-layer deployments.

Product Features

High-Density Gigabit Connectivity

First, the R8N85A provides 48 autosensing Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing multiple devices to connect efficiently, including desktops, IP phones, and access points. This high-density design ensures consistent performance for large network environments.

Power over Ethernet (PoE+) Support

Furthermore, the switch supports PoE+ (Class 4), supplying up to 740 W of power to connected devices. This reduces the need for external power sources and simplifies network deployment for powered devices like cameras and access points.

High-Speed SFP+ Uplink Ports

Additionally, the R8N85A includes four SFP+ uplink ports that support 1Gb and 10Gb connections. This ensures fast and reliable data transfer to aggregation or core switches, enabling seamless network expansion.

Cloud-Native and Local Management

Also, the switch supports Aruba Central cloud management and local Web GUI, giving administrators flexible control over monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. This simplifies network operations and reduces administrative overhead.

Advanced Security Features

Moreover, the R8N85A includes role-based access control, secure authentication, and traffic segmentation, helping protect the network from unauthorized access while maintaining high operational efficiency.

Energy-Efficient and Reliable Design

Finally, the switch uses energy-efficient technologies to reduce power consumption while ensuring enterprise-grade reliability for continuous operation. It also supports quiet, fanless operation in office environments.

Why Choose This Product

Therefore, the HPE Aruba R8N85A is ideal for organizations requiring high-density, PoE-enabled access-layer switches with robust security and cloud-ready management. Its 48 PoE+ ports, SFP+ uplinks, and Aruba Central support make it suitable for modern enterprise and branch office networks.

Additional Benefits

Notably, the switch supports software-defined automation for simplified provisioning and management. Additionally, it provides scalable deployment options using Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) to operate multiple switches as a single logical unit.

Technical Specifications