Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12G Class4 PoE 2G/2SFP 139W Switch (R8N89A) is a compact, fully-managed Layer 2 access switch from HPE Aruba Networking’s modern CX Operating System family. It combines 12 Gigabit PoE ports with 2 additional Gigabit ports and 2 SFP uplinks in a fanless, space-constrained form factor with a 139W PoE budget – ideal for small offices and quiet deployments.
Key Features
- 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 4 PoE ports, plus 2x 1GbE ports and 2x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Up to 139W of Class 4 PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/802.3at) for APs, cameras, and IoT devices
- Compact, fanless design for quiet, space-constrained deployments
- Built on the HPE Aruba Networking CX Operating System – a modern, database-driven, REST API-programmable architecture
- Management flexibility: Web GUI, CLI, HPE Aruba Networking Central,* and Switch Multi-Edit
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for improved security
- No software licensing required – included limited lifetime warranty
*HPE Aruba Networking Central support in future release.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE Aruba Networking 6000 12G Class4 PoE 2G/2SFP 139W Switch (R8N89A) |
| Ports | 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T Class 4 PoE ports; 2x 1G SFP ports; 2x 1GbE ports; 1x USB-C console; 1x USB Type-A host |
| PoE | Up to 139W of Class 4 PoE (IEEE 802.3af/802.3at) |
| Switching capacity | 32 Gbps |
| Throughput | 23.8 Mpps |
| Latency | 1 Gbps: 2.3 µs (LIFO, 64-byte packets) |
| CPU / memory | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.016 GHz; 4 GB DDR3; 16 GB eMMC; 12.38 MB packet buffer |
| Routing / hosts | 16 switched virtual interfaces; 1024 IPv4 (ARP) / 512 IPv6 (ND) host table; 512 IPv4/IPv6 unicast routes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.39 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.5 cm (1.73″ x 10.0″ x 10.04″) |
| Weight | 2.78 kg (6.13 lb) |
| Power supply | Fixed power supply, up to 139W of Class 4 PoE power |
| Fans | Fanless |
| Management | Web GUI, CLI, HPE Aruba Networking Central, Switch Multi-Edit |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
| Warranty | HPE Aruba Networking limited lifetime warranty |
Product Details
- Part of the HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series – a family of all-purpose Layer 2 access switches spanning 8-, 12-, 24-, and 48-port configurations with and without PoE.
- The fanless 12-port form factor is designed for quiet, compact deployments such as small offices or wiring closets.
