HPE Aruba CX 6000 24G 4SFP 24-Port Managed Switch R8N88A

BRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. RETAIL BOXED. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. AVAILABLE FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY.

Overview

Every modern network begins at the access layer. Offices rely on stable wired connectivity to support computers, wireless access points, and connected devices. When switching performance is reliable, business operations remain consistent and uninterrupted.

The HPE Aruba CX 6000 24G 4SFP Switch R8N88A delivers simple, secure, and cost-effective access networking. Built for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises, this switch supports IoT, mobile, and cloud applications. With 24 Gigabit ports and 4 SFP uplinks, it provides flexible connectivity and efficient network performance.

Key Features

• 24 × Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired access connectivity
• 4 × Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fiber aggregation
• Layer 2 switching with Lite Layer 3 capabilities
• IPv4 and IPv6 support for modern networks
• Advanced security with ACL and TPM support
• Aruba AOS-CX operating system for simplified management
• Energy-efficient switching architecture
• Designed for branch offices, SMB, and enterprise access layers

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE Aruba
Model: Aruba CX 6000
Part Number: R8N88A
Product Type: Managed Switch

Switch Type

Layer 3 Lite Managed Switch
Enterprise Access Switch

Ports

24 × 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
4 × Gigabit SFP uplink ports

Performance

Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
Throughput: 41.6 Mpps
Packet Buffer: 12.38 MB
Latency (1 Gbps): 1.5 µs

Capacity

MAC Address Table: 8192 entries
Jumbo Frame Support: 9198 bytes
SVIs: 16
ARP Entries: 1024
IPv4 Routes: 512
IPv6 Routes: 512

Network Features

Layer 2 switching
Lite Layer 3 routing
IPv6 support
Quality of Service (QoS) traffic prioritization
Energy Efficient Ethernet

Security and Access Control

Access Control Lists (ACL)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
DHCP protection
ARP protection
VLAN segmentation

Management Protocols

SNMP v1, v2c, v3
RMON (1, 2, 3, 9)
CLI
HTTP
TFTP
RADIUS

Additional Network Features

Flow control
BOOTP support
ARP support
VLAN support
DiffServ traffic management
SNTP time synchronization
sFlow traffic monitoring
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
LLDP and LLDP-MED support
Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)
DNS client
Any Source Multicast (ASM)

Interfaces

24 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
4 × SFP uplink ports

Network Protocol Support

IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

Architecture

Aruba ASIC switching architecture
Programmable AOS-CX operating system

Physical

Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Rack Height: 1U
Airflow: Side-to-side
Dimensions: 17.4 × 7.9 × 1.7 inches
Weight: 5.78 lbs

Use Cases

The Aruba CX 6000 R8N88A switch is ideal for branch offices, midsize businesses, and enterprise access networks. It connects workstations, printers, wireless access points, and IoT devices while providing reliable uplinks to aggregation switches. Organizations deploy this switch when they need simple management, secure connectivity, and consistent network performance.

Why Choose HPE Aruba CX 6000 R8N88A

• Provides reliable and cost-effective access-layer switching
• Supports flexible fiber uplinks for network expansion
• Simplifies deployment with Aruba AOS-CX management
• Enhances security with ACL and TPM-based protection
• Supports modern networks with IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities
• Delivers stable performance for IoT and cloud environments
• Ideal for SMB, branch offices, and entry-level enterprise networks
• Brand new hardware backed by a full HPE warranty from Chicago Computer Supply

FAQs

What is the Aruba CX 6000 R8N88A switch used for?
It is an entry-level enterprise access switch designed for branch offices, SMB environments, and campus edge networks.

How many ports does the switch provide?
The switch includes 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports.

Does this switch support fiber connectivity?
Yes. It includes 4 SFP ports for Gigabit fiber uplinks.

Does the switch support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. It supports Lite Layer 3 routing with IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities.

What operating system does the switch use?
It runs Aruba’s AOS-CX operating system for modern network management.

Does the warranty cover the switch?
Yes. The product is brand new, factory-sealed, retail-boxed, and includes the full HPE warranty from Chicago Computer Supply.