R8N89A - Aruba 6000 12G CL4 2SFP 139W Switch

HPE Aruba R8N89A — 6000 12G Class4 PoE 2SFP 139W Switch

What it is

R8N89A is an HPE Aruba 6000 Series enterprise access switch.
It’s a 12-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Class4 PoE support, 2 × SFP uplink ports, and a 139W PoE budget, designed for small to medium access deployments where power delivery and reliable connectivity are needed.

Why buyers pick R8N89A (plain English)

Gigabit access with PoE power
12 Gigabit ports with Class4 PoE deliver power for IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other powered devices without separate injectors.

Enough power for edge devices
With a 139W PoE budget, this switch supports common edge deployments in small office or branch environments.

Uplink fiber flexibility
Two SFP uplinks allow connectivity to distribution or core switches using fiber optics.

Enterprise-ready hardware
Built for dependable 24×7 operation with Aruba’s simple but capable management and security features.

Easy to manage
Supports Aruba management tools, including web UI, CLI, and optional cloud options for simplified operations.

60-second spec box (R8N89A)

Switch type
Enterprise access switch

Downlink ports
12 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (Class4 PoE)

PoE budget
139W

Uplink ports
2 × 1G SFP

Form factor
1U / compact desktop/rack

Stacking / management
Standalone or Aruba management options

Use case
Small-office and branch edge PoE switching.

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

Perfect for:

• Small/branch office edge with PoE devices

• Wireless AP and VoIP deployments

• Simple fiber uplinks with SFP

• Cost-conscious enterprise access

Choose something else if:

• You need more PoE power → Aruba 6000 24-port models

• You need higher uplink speeds → SFP+ uplinks

• You need advanced Layer 3 features → Aruba 6200/6300 Series

TL;DR

R8N89A is Aruba’s 6000 Series 12-port Class4 PoE switch with 2 SFP uplinks and 139W PoE budget:
a compact, reliable access switch for powering and connecting PoE devices in small and branch networks.