Description
The HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M R8S89A is a next-generation Layer 3 stackable access switch designed for enterprise edge, aggregation, and data center top-of-rack deployments. Featuring 24 HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) with Class 6 PoE (up to 60W per port), this switch empowers high-speed connectivity for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, security cameras, and IoT devices. It includes 2 x 10/25/50G SFP and 2 x 10/25G MACsec-capable SFP uplink ports for scalable stacking and uplinks, plus full support for IEEE 802.3bt PoE, MACsec, and HPE’s Network Analytics Engine for real-time monitoring.
Built on a fully distributed Gen7 ASIC architecture and managed via HPE Aruba Networking Central, Switch Multi-Edit Software, or CLI, this switch supports up to 10-member stacking, VSF, and AI-powered insights—ensuring a future-proof, high-performance network foundation.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | R8S89A |
| Ports | 24x Smart Rate 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Base-T Class 6 PoE (up to 60W per port) |
| 2x 10G/25G/50G SFP ports (for interconnect and VSF) | |
| 2x 10G/25G SFP ports with MACsec | |
| PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt |
| Max PoE Budget | 2880W (with supported PSUs) |
| Console & Management Ports | 1x USB-C Console, 1x RJ45 Console, 1x OOBM, 1x USB-A Host, Bluetooth Dongle |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 1.8GHz, 8GB DDR4, 32GB eMMC |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB shared |
| Latency (Typical) | 1G: 4.24µs, 10G: 1.50µs, 25G: 2.91µs, 50G: 3.49µs |
| Switching Capacity | 880 Gbps (routing), 780 Gbps (switching) |
| Throughput | 580 Mpps |
| Stacking | Up to 10 switches (VSF) |
| Power Supplies (Required, Sold Separately) | JL086A, JL087A, JL670A, JL758A |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | Idle: 90–101W, Full Load: 140–152W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.4 x 44.2 x 38.5 cm |
| Weight | 6.71 kg |
| Management | Aruba Central, AirWave, CLI, SNMP, Switch Multi-Edit |
| Software Features | BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF, MACsec, PTP, AVB, LRM, Dynamic Segmentation |
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- Equipment selection & BOM development
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