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Silver rackmount network switch with 24 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP ports

HPE

HPE Aruba 6000 R8N87A#ABA 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP network switch

SKU CH-Z32T-RGYZ8 MPN R8N87A#ABA

A rack-mount switch with 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports, four SFP uplinks and 370 W Class 4 PoE for powering access points or cameras

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Main ports24 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
  • Main port type24x ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 4x 1G SFP ports
  • Power details100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
  • Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) up to
  • 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports connect wired devices
  • 4 SFP uplinks enable fibre aggregation
  • 370 W Class 4 PoE powers access points and cameras
  • Rackmount 1U form factor fits standard cabinets
  • Operates from 0 °C to 45 °C up to 1.5 km altitude

What this switch delivers

The HPE Aruba 6000 R8N87A#ABA is a rack-mount switch with twenty-four RJ-45 ports running at 10/100/1000 Mbps and four 1 Gbps SFP uplinks. It provides Class 4 PoE across all copper ports with a 370 W power budget. The unit operates from 100–127 VAC or 200–240 VAC and fits a standard 1U rack space.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

This switch suits small to mid-size offices that need to power IP phones, wireless access points or cameras over the network cable. It also fits branch deployments where a quiet 1U form factor and front-to-rear airflow are required. Buyers who need multi-gigabit copper ports, 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks or Layer 3 routing features should look at other models.

The spec that decides fit

The 370 W PoE budget is the single figure that determines whether every connected device can be powered simultaneously. Add the maximum draw of each powered device; if the total exceeds 370 W you must either reduce the device count or choose a switch with a larger power supply.

How it compares

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Price $1,490.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineAruba 6000
Model nameR8N87A#ABA
Connectivity
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s + 10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Main ports24 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
Main port type24x ports 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 4x 1G SFP ports
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Power details100-127 VAC / 200-240 VAC
Size & build
Product dimensions1.73 in × 17.4 in × 10.56 in
Product weight9.24 lb (4.19 kg)
Shipping weight5.44 kg
Package size559 × 356 × 127 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) up to 5000 ft (1.5 km) derate -1 °C for every 1000 ft (305 m) from 5000 ft (1.5 km) to 10000 ft (3.0 km)
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

How do I install the R8N87A#ABA in a rack and what is the step most people miss?

Mount the 1.73" high chassis in a standard rack using the included brackets; the step often missed is confirming the 370W PoE budget covers the combined draw of all 24 connected devices before powering on.

What maintenance or replacement will the Aruba 6000 switch need over time?

The unit has no user-replaceable fan or power supply; plan for periodic dust removal from the ventilation openings and verify the operating temperature stays within 32°F to 113°F to avoid thermal stress.

What limit appears first when the 24 PoE ports run at full load continuously?

The 370W total PoE budget is the first constraint; once the aggregate powered-device draw reaches that ceiling the switch will deny further power requests even though the 1000Mbps data links remain active.

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