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HP R8N88A#ABA Aruba 6000 24-Ports 1000Base-T + 4-Ports SFP Switch

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The HP R8N88A#ABA is part of the Aruba CX 6000 Switch Series, a modern family of entry-level access switches designed for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises. It features 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for reliable device connectivity, plus 4 SFP uplink ports for flexible fiber or copper connections to aggregation or core switches.
Built on the Aruba ASIC architecture with the AOS-CX operating system, this switch delivers a 56Gbps switching capacity and 41.6 Mpps throughput for consistent access-layer performance. It supports flexible management through Web GUI, CLI, and both cloud-based and on-premise Aruba Central, and ships with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and no switch software licensing required.
The HP R8N88A#ABA delivers reliable Gigabit access connectivity with the added flexibility of Layer 3 static routing, making it a strong fit for branch offices and growing businesses that need more than basic Layer 2 switching. Its Aruba Central compatibility lets IT teams manage the switch from the cloud or on-premise, reducing the overhead of maintaining separate management tools. Because it ships with no switch software licensing, total cost of ownership stays predictable over the switch's lifetime. Here are the key benefits this switch brings to your network:
Choosing a certified HPE Aruba switch ensures dependable performance and simplified network management for branch and small-to-midsize enterprise environments. The R8N88A#ABA combines HP's trusted engineering with the modern AOS-CX operating system, giving IT teams a consistent management experience across the wider Aruba CX portfolio. Its compact, fanless-adjacent design and flexible mounting options also make it easy to fit into space-constrained network closets or wiring rooms. Here's what sets it apart from generic alternatives:
This switch is well-suited for branch offices, midsize businesses, and small enterprises that need reliable Gigabit access with basic routing capability. Its compact, rack- or wall-mountable design also makes it a practical fit for space-constrained network closets. Common deployment scenarios include:
It has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports plus 4 SFP uplink ports, along with a USB-C console and USB-A host port.
Yes, it supports Layer 3 static routing alongside standard Layer 2 switching capabilities.
No, this is a non-PoE model. PoE variants of the Aruba 6000 series are available separately.
It offers a 56Gbps switching capacity with throughput of up to 41.6 million packets per second.
They share identical core specifications and appear to be the same physical switch listed under different HPE part number formats (option vs. spare part number).