Quick Answer
No difference in hardware or performance.
R8N89A and R8N89B are identical Aruba CX 6000 switches.
R8N89B is the current Canadian SKU replacing the legacy R8N89A.
👉 For new purchases, choose R8N89B.
R8N89B is the current Canadian SKU replacing R8N89A.
Key Details
| Feature | R8N89A | R8N89B |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Same | Same |
| PoE Budget | Same | Same |
| OS | Same | Same |
| Availability | Legacy | Current |
What Changed?
Only the ordering SKU.
What Should You Buy?
👉 R8N89B (active SKU in Canada)
Compatibility
Fully interchangeable.
TL;DR
Same switch, new SKU.
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.