Aru ba R8N89A Layer 3 Switch – High-Speed 48-Port PoE+ for Enterprise
Product Brief
The Aruba R8N89A is the Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch, a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise and SMB networks. It provides 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 4 SFP+ uplinks, delivering enhanced bandwidth and scalability for connecting access points, IP phones, and other network devices in campus, branch, or data center edge environments.
Product Detail Table
| Item | Description |
| Brand | Aruba (HPE) |
| Model | R8N89A |
| Product Name | Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch |
| Device Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| PoE Power Budget | 370W |
| Stacking | FlexNetwork or backplane stacking supported |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs, Voice VLANs, Private VLANs |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, RIP, OSPF |
| Management | Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable, 1U height |
| Target Market | Enterprise, SMB, Campus Networks |
Key Features
48 Gigabit PoE+ ports for high-density device connectivity
4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone and aggregation
Layer 3 static routing and RIP/OSPF support
Stackable design for scalability and redundancy
Secure connectivity with ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping
Flexible management via Aruba Central, Web GUI, CLI, or SNMP
Energy-efficient design with optional fanless operation on certain models
Full Product Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number | R8N89A |
| Device Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch |
| Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+, 4 x 10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| PoE Power Budget | 370W |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs, Voice VLAN, Private VLAN |
| Layer 3 Features | Static Routing, RIP, OSPF |
| Stacking | FlexNetwork stacking or backplane stacking |
| Management Options | Aruba Central, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Security Features | ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Port Security |
| Power Supply | Internal, dual redundant optional |
| Rack Mount | 1U standard |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (HPE/Aruba) |
Similar Models Specification Table
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Switching Capacity | Layer 3 Support |
| R8N89A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF |
| R8N88A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF |
| JL258A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF |
| JL259A | 24 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 1G SFP | 195W | 128 Gbps | Static |
Latest Model in Same Brand/Series Table
| Model | Ports | Uplink Ports | PoE Budget | Switching Capacity | Layer 3 Support | Key Feature |
| R8N89A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF | High-speed uplink Layer 3 switch |
| R8N90A | 48 x 1G PoE+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 370W | 176 Gbps | Static, RIP, OSPF | Enhanced redundancy and stacking |
