Aruba CX 6000 48G 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch with SFP, 48 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports, 77.3 Mpps Forwarding Rate, 4 x 1GbE SFP Ports, Black | R8N85A

The Aruba CX 6000 Switch Series is modern family of entry level access switches ideal for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. Optimized for reliable, simple and secure access, the CX 6000 series provides a convenient and cost-effective wired access solution for networks supporting IoT, mobile, and cloud applications.
The CX 6000 series is based on the Aruba ASIC architecture with the programmable AOS-CX operating system used across the entire Aruba CX portfolio for a more consistent, more efficient operator experience. This fully managed series has convenient built-in uplinks with up to 370W of PoE+ to support IoT devices such as security cameras and wireless APs. A compact and fanless model is ideal for use in quiet, small work spaces.
The CX 6000 series is easy to deploy and use with flexible management choices that include Web GUI, CLI, cloudbased and on-premise Aruba Central management, so you can choose the best fit for your business and network environment. Delivering Layer 2 capabilities with enhanced access security, traffic prioritization, and IPv6 support, the CX 6000 also simplifies ownership and brings peace of mind with no switch software licensing and a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
What’s New
Enterprise-class Layer 2 connectivity with support for ACLs, robust QoS and static routing
Convenient built-in 1GbE uplinks and up to 370W of Class 4 PoE for support of IoT devices
Compact and fanless 12 port model for quiet deployment
Management flexibility with support for Aruba Central1, easy-to-use Web GUI, CLI, and Aruba NetEdit
Simple deployment with Zero Touch Provisioning
Software defined ready with REST APIs
Simplify adds, moves and changes with colorless ports
Just right for branch offices, mid-market enterprises, and SMBs
The CX 6000 switches bring simplicity, reliability, and value to the access layer.
Simple, secure, and reliable
This enterprise-class Layer 2 switch series is ready for quick deployment with plenty of PoE, speed, and robust security features to safely connect and power your access points, client devices, and IoT.
Right size for your business
Deploy the number of Ethernet ports and PoE power that’s best for you and your budget with plug and play 12-, 24-, and 48-port Ethernet models with up to 370W PoE.
Manage it your way
No matter how big or small your network management needs, the CX 6000 has you covered with choices that include easy-to-use Web GUI, CLI, Aruba NetEdit, and Aruba Central (available soon) for single pane of glass management across your enterprise network.
Entry Level Aruba CX Access Layer Switches
The Aruba 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.
Using Aruba AOS-CX operating system across Aruba CX switching platforms and access-to-core-to-data center deployment domains provides a simpler, more consistent operator experience.
Fully-managed enterprise class switches deliver Layer 2 capabilities with support static routing, ACLs, robust QoS, traffic prioritization, sFlow, and IPv6 support.
Right size deployment with choice of 12, 24, and 48 port 1U models with convenient built-in 1GbE uplinks and up to 370W of Class 4 PoE.
Simplifies ownership with no switch software licensing or subscriptions required.
Performance and Power
The Aruba CX 6000 Switch Series is designed with Aruba ASICs that deliver very low latency, increased packet buffering, and adaptive power consumption.
Deploy wireless access points and IoT devices with Aruba CX 6000 switch models that support up to 370W IEEE 802.3at Class 4 Power over Ethernet for up to 30W per port.
Up to four built-in wire speed 1GbE uplinks remove bottlenecks at the access layer where users and devices connect.
Simplified Configuration and Management
The Aruba CX 6000 Switch Series provides flexibility to manage and simplify configurations with Aruba NetEdit, Aruba Central1, easy to use Web GUI, or industry standard CLI.
Aruba NetEdit introduces automation that allows for rapid network-wide changes, and verifies policy conformance post network updates.
Software-defined ready with REST APIs for fine-grained programmability of network tasks.
Reduce 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).
Product Differentiators:
AOS-CX – a modern software system
Aruba ASICs – programmable innovation
Access layer performance
Management flexibility
Simplify adds, moves and changes
Cost-effective enterprise-class access
Resiliency and availability
Quality of Service (QoS) features
Simplified configuration and management
Aruba NetEdit – automated switch configuration and management
Layer 2 Switching
Layer 3 Services
Layer 3 Routing
Multicast
IPv6 capabilities
Security
Convergence