HP Aruba • SKU R9W86A
HP Aruba R9W86A — HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24XF4C
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24XF4C switch BUNDLE (R9W86A): 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, 1U L3 managed, AOS-CX, front-to-back airflow, includes 2x AC PSU + 3x fan trays. Non-PoE (all-fiber).
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Download HP Aruba datasheet ↗ via HPE PSNow official CX 8100 Series datasheet (a00131340enw); QuickSpecs a50006988enw
What is the HP Aruba R9W86A?
HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24XF4C switch BUNDLE (R9W86A): 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, 1U L3 managed, AOS-CX, front-to-back airflow, includes 2x AC PSU + 3x fan trays. Non-PoE (all-fiber).
TFI supplies the R9W86A new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 (4x10G / 4x25G breakout supported) |
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| switching capacity | Up to 1.76 Tbps (bi-directional) |
| forwarding rate | 1,309 Mpps |
| form factor | 1U rack-mountable, L3 managed |
| poe | None (all-fiber SFP+/QSFP28 model) |
| power supply | 2x hot-swap AC PSU (JL600A, 550W each), redundant |
| airflow | Front-to-Back (port-to-power), 3x hot-swap fan trays (JL714A) |
| operating system | AOS-CX (ArubaOS-CX), cloud-native, REST API + Python, Aruba Central managed |
| eol status | Current-generation, actively sold (not EoL as of 2026) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HP Aruba R9W86A?
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 24XF4C switch BUNDLE (R9W86A): 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks, 1U L3 managed, AOS-CX, front-to-back airflow, includes 2x AC PSU + 3x fan trays. Non-PoE (all-fiber).
- Do you supply the R9W86A new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the HP Aruba R9W86A both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- Does the R9W86A support PoE?
- PoE on the R9W86A: None (all-fiber SFP+/QSFP28 model).
- How many ports does the R9W86A have?
- Port configuration: 24x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ + 4x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28 (4x10G / 4x25G breakout supported).
- Can TFI deliver the R9W86A in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the HP Aruba R9W86A nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (7)
- https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/networking/switches/fixed-port-l3-managed-ethernet-switches/networking-cx-switch-series/hpe-aruba-networking-cx-8100-24x10g-sfp-4x40-100g-qsfp28-fb-airflow-3fan-2ac-psu-switch-bdl/p/r9w86a
- https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00131340enw
- https://www.cdw.com/product/hpe-aruba-networking-cx-8100-24x10g-sfp-4x40-100g-qsfp28-switch-switch/7629236
- https://www.insight.com/en_US/shop/product/R9W86A%23ABA/
- https://www.avendor.com/products/aruba-8100-24xf4c-switch
- https://www.itbargaincenter.com/products/jl600a
- https://etevers-marketing.com/data/file/product/Aruba_8100-24XF4C_Switch_datasheet.pdf
Need pricing on R9W86A?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.