Quick Answer
R8N86A and R8N86B are identical Aruba CX 6000 switches.
R8N86B is the current Canadian SKU replacing the legacy R8N85A.
👉 For new purchases, choose R8N86B. R8N86B is the current version of R8N86A for Canada.
Differences
Only:
- Ordering code
- Distribution SKU
No Differences In
- Ports
- PoE
- Firmware
- Performance
Recommendation
👉 Buy R8N86B
TL;DR
Catalog update only.
For a full description on the possible reasons why Aruba has transitioned the CX 6000 series in Canada from “A” SKUs to “B” SKUs click here.