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Compact silver rack-mount switch with twelve RJ45 ports and two SFP slots

HP

HP Aruba CX 6000 12G CL4 2F 139W Switch R8N89B#ABA

SKU CH-Y8RB-FS7N8 MPN R8N89B#ABA

A managed 14-port switch with 12 PoE+ RJ45 ports, two SFP uplinks and a 139 W PoE budget for IoT and access points

  • Type of switchManaged
  • Supported standards802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s
  • Network cablingGigabit Ethernet
  • Uplink ports4
  • Uplink portsSFP
  • Main ports12
  • 12 Gigabit RJ45 ports with Class 4 PoE for powering IoT devices
  • 139 W PoE budget supports cameras and access points
  • 2 SFP uplink slots for fiber connectivity
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching in a fanless design
  • 8192 MAC entries and 9220-byte jumbo frames for efficient traffic handling

Aruba CX 6000 12-Port PoE Switch

The Aruba CX 6000 is a managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch with twelve 1 Gbps RJ45 ports and two SFP uplink slots. It delivers a 139 W Class 4 PoE budget across all twelve copper ports for IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points. Small to midsize businesses and branch offices gain a fully managed, fanless access layer without acoustic noise. The compact form factor suits quiet workspaces and space-constrained cabinets.

Fanless Build With Dual SFP Uplinks

A fanless chassis eliminates moving parts and enables silent operation in open-plan offices or meeting rooms. Twelve RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000Base-T and negotiate down to legacy speeds automatically. Two SFP slots accept 1 Gbps transceivers for fibre uplinks to aggregation switches. The 165 W maximum power draw includes PoE delivery, so a single AC inlet powers both the switch and connected endpoints.

Upgrade From Unmanaged Edge Switches

Replacing unmanaged desktop switches adds VLAN segmentation, SSH v2 management, SNMP monitoring, and RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication. The 8192-entry MAC table and 9220-byte jumbo frame support handle growing IoT device counts without flooding. The jump is worth it when IT teams need centralised configuration, secure remote access, and a single PoE budget for up to twelve powered devices.

How it compares

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Price $1,116.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAruba
Product lineCX 6000
Model nameCX 6000 12G CL4 2F 139 W
Part numberR8N89B#ABA
Connectivity
Supported standards802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s
Network cablingGigabit Ethernet
Main port speed1 Gbit/s
MAC table size8192
Jumbo frame supportUp to 9220 Bytes
Layer support2, Layer 3
Ports & slots
Uplink ports4
Main ports12
Main port typeRJ45
PoE-enabled ports12
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Total PoE power139 W
Power detailsSupply, 100-127VAC / 200-240VAC
Max power draw19.7 W
Size & build
Product dimensions10.0 in W × 10.04 in D × 1.73 in H
Product weight2.17 Kg
Shipping weight3.92 kg
Package size476 × 354 × 127 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0C to 40C operating
More details
Type of switchManaged
Security featuresRADIUS, TACACS+

Questions about this item

What uplink speed does the SFP interface support on this 14-port switch?

The two SFP uplink slots run at 1 Gbps, matching the 1000Base-X standard listed for the CX 6000 12G model.

What physical space is required to mount the fanless CX 6000 12G switch?

The compact, fanless chassis fits a standard 19-inch rack or can be placed on a desktop; no extra clearance for airflow is needed.

How is the switch initially configured, and what step is often missed?

Connect to the console or management port, then enable the desired Layer 2 or Layer 3 features — many forget to save the running configuration before reboot.

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